Tag: KR – Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

Bulguk Temple and the 2 lives of Kim Daeseong; Dale Quarrington; Korea Times

Photo: Dale Quarrington

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Asia’s underrated country is about to become the centre of the world; Ben Groundwater; Traveller

Korea Republic – Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

South Korea’s many attractions have flown under the radar for far too long, but all that is about to change with the 23rd Winter Olympics.

You could be excused for not knowing a whole lot about the Republic of Korea. This is, after all, a country that only rarely features in the news, a peaceful, safe place that is often overshadowed in the global consciousness by the “rocket man” to its north.

And even when you do hear about it, South Korea is a nation and a culture that can appear a little opaque. Its language is an impenetrable jungle of consonants and vowels. Its celebrities are K-pop stars and native-language actors whose fame rarely translates into the West. Its cuisine is little known beyond cook-your-own barbecues and fried chicken.

So yes, you could be excused for not knowing a whole lot about South Korea. That is, until now.

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Travel through time in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea; Paige Occeñola; Rappler

Rep of Korea – Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

Heads up, history buffs! Gyeongsangbuk-do is the perfect destination for you.

GYEONGJU-SI, South Korea – For a lot of people, the bustling cities of Seoul and Incheon are usually top of mind whenever they think of paying a visit to South Korea.

While getting lost in a big city can be a romantic prospect, if you’re looking to get away from the stressful and busy city life, then Gyeongsangbuk-do is the perfect alternative. The province is rich in heritage sites and the perfect place for history buffs to immerse themselves in South Korea’s vibrant past and learn about Bhuddist culture.

Here are some places in and around the cities of Pohang and Gyeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do that you should definitely check out:

Pohang Homigot Sunrise Square

The Homigot Sunrise Square is located at the tail of the tiger (the Korean Peninsula). 

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