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3 days
South Korea, Asia

3-Day Gyeongju itinerary guide

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Gyeongju — Geukrakjeon at Bulguksa-Gyeongju-Korea-02

Top stops to prioritize

  • Cheomseongdae Observatory
  • Oncheonjib
  • Bulguksa Temple
  • Venzamas
  • Jungang Market
  • Gyeongju Korean Buffet Restaurant
  • Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond
  • Hwangnamppang (Hwangnam Bread) - Original Store

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Cheomseongdae Observatory, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Cheomseongdae Observatory
  • Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond
  • Hwangnamppang (Hwangnam Bread) - Original Store
  • Daereungwon Tomb Complex
  • Cheonmachong
  • Hwangnidan-gil Street
  • Woljeonggyo Bridge
  • Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

Day 2: Keep it simple

For day 2, these 4 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Gyeongju.

  • Bulguksa Temple
  • Gyeongju National Museum
  • Hwangnyongsa Temple Site
  • Seokguram Grotto

Day 3: East side of town

For day 3, we recommend exploring the east side side of town.

  • Jungang Market
  • Geumgwanchong
  • Starbucks
  • Cheomseongdae Pink Muhly
  • Sigol Ssambap
  • Seongdong Market

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