Gyeongju 경주

Have always wanted to get down to the historical city of Gyeongju which is located about an hour away from Busan so after staying an extra night in Busan at my Emo's house (met one of aunts and two cousins for the first time!) my brother and I took a day trip to the infamous city known for its thousand year long history and traditions.

When we arrived my brother (a big fan of Gyeongju and frequently goes to visit) had big plans for us. With destination points already in mind, he rented us bikes and took me on one of the best tours I could ever imagine. In one full day we visited five historical, breath taking sites. If the weather would have cooperated I would have stayed another day to visit the National Park but alas rain was in the forecast. The places we visited included: Bulguksa Temple, the stone pagoda of Bunhwansa, the Seokgulam Grotto, the Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, and the Daereungwon Royal Tombs.