Guided Car Tour in Geyongju with a Local Guide
Description
Your tour guide, who is from Gyeongju, has a deep understanding of the region's historical significance and plenty of personal stories to share. If you're interested in trying local cuisine, he has great recommendations. To make your trip environmentally-friendly and comfortable, he uses an eco-conscious electric car with air conditioning. He has a lot of experience in hosting international guests. *The guide does not speak other languages but Korean, but used translator and had no problem communicating with guests. However, if you prefer English-speaking guide, would be better to look for another tour. *If the group is more than 2, we don't accept more guest in the same time. and preferrably doing it as a private tour for 2 people as well.
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Itinerary
Bulguksa Temple is a magnificent Buddhist temple located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is one of the most historically and architecturally significant temples in the country and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built in the 8th century during the Silla Dynasty, Bulguksa Temple has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries. The temple complex is beautifully nestled at the foothills of Mount Toham, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and serene natural beauty. Bulguksa Temple showcases exquisite traditional Korean architectural style with intricate wooden structures, colorful paintings, and intricate stone carvings. The temple's main hall, Daeungjeon, is a sight to behold, housing several statues of Buddha and bodhisattvas.
Seokguram is an ancient Buddhist cave temple, and is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the region. It is situated near Bulguksa Temple, with both sites often visited together. Built during the 8th century during the Silla Dynasty, Seokguram is a remarkable example of Buddhist art and architecture from the Unified Silla period. The temple is renowned for its stunning stone-carved statues, including a large seated Buddha statue and numerous bodhisattvas. The main chamber of Seokguram houses a serene and majestic granite Buddha statue, known as "The Seokguram Buddha," which is considered one of the finest masterpieces of Buddhist sculpture in East Asia. The Buddha's serene expression and intricate details in the statue's robes leave visitors in awe of its craftsmanship and spiritual significance.
Bomun Lake, also known as Bomun Tourist Complex, is a picturesque artificial lake located in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Created by the damming of the Bomunho River, the lake spans over 2.6 square kilometers and offers a serene and scenic environment for locals and tourists alike. Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful landscapes, Bomun Lake is a popular recreational destination and a hub for various water-based activities. Visitors can enjoy leisurely boat rides on the tranquil waters, offering a relaxing way to take in the surrounding natural beauty.
Weoljeong Bridge, also known as Woljeonggyo or Woljeong Bridge, is a historic stone bridge. It holds significant cultural and architectural importance as one of the oldest surviving bridges in the country, dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom, which ruled the Korean Peninsula from 57 BC to 935 AD. The bridge was originally built during the reign of King Chinhung of Silla in the 7th century. Its construction was part of the ambitious project to connect the capital city of Gyeongju to Wolseong, the royal palace complex located on the eastern side of the city. As one of the primary routes, Weoljeong Bridge served as a vital link for the Silla royals and officials to cross the waterway and reach the palace.
The museum is located in Gyeongju, a city known for its ancient history and being the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD). he museum's collection includes over 160,000 artifacts, making it one of the most significant repositories of Korean cultural history. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing pottery, metalwork, sculptures, ancient weapons, and more.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
gyeongju intercity bus station
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(47)
It was a tour that allowed us to enjoy several attractions of the city in a very comfortable and organized manner. Additionally, with the mobile translator, we were able to resolve many questions.
Fantastic experience all around! One of my favorite days in Korea. The guide is a local who was born in the area and came back after retirement to run these tours and share his love for the region with others. Despite only speaking Korean, he communicated just fine using technology, and shared lots of interesting information with us throughout the day. All of the sites we saw were beautiful, interesting, and highly worth seeing. We could never have managed these visits on our own without the tour. The vehicle was spotless and smelled new. So the ride itself was also super comfortable. Finally, we stopped for lunch in an AMAZING local spot (we were the only foreigners there) where I was able to try authentic Korean food that happened to be vegetarian/vegan (usually it’s a hassle and I have to ask for things removed). So overall it was truly an amazing day and I cannot recommend this tour enough! A MUST if you’re in Gyeongju for any amount of time.
What an incredible half day tour! Our guide is so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and really wanted us to have a good time. Though we didn't speak the same language, we had no problem having a full conversation with Papago. We didn't feel rushed at all and and was encouraged to take our time to explore every stop. Would recommend this tour to everyone!
A special experience and one I highly recommend. I was the only one who was taken to 4 places with the guide for more than 4 hours. One Slight disappointment that the expected English speaking guide did not appear to be there. But the phone with debit card is a great alternative for that. However, a point of attention to rather attach it and not communicate with phone in hand. But all is forgiven, because the guide was particularly attentive and we also had good substantive conversations. You were really welcome as a guest and disinformation given was very good Conclusion. Great activity and the guide Yong was special and attentive and really interested in the other. Recommended!
Our guide used Google Translate which worked for the tour. He was very friendly and shared lots of information about the history and the sites that we visited. We enjoyed the hongnam bread that he recommended to us.
We had an amazing experience in Gyeongju with our guide! Even though we didn’t share a common language, communication was surprisingly smooth using translation apps. The whole tour was excellent, it was one of the best we’ve ever done. Our guide was incredibly kind, always available to answer questions and share deep knowledge about Gyeongju and Korean culture. We left feeling truly satisfied and grateful. Highly recommended for anyone visiting this beautiful city!
We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Our driver was lovely and took us to some lovely places. We also had free time to explore some sites and museums. Our driver used a translation app to converse with us in English and this worked well. He also recommend places for us to visit during our trip. It was an enjoyable day out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and time with me today. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Gyeongju! I felt very safe and secure and you couldn't have been more helpful. Thank you so much :)
Very thoughtful guide, and open to conversations.
Fantastic day visiting some must see historical places in Gyeongju. Our guide was very courteous and communicated with us via Google translate for the day and it worked very well. Learnt alot about the local history of the area. Highly recommend this tour.
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