Gyeongju Heritage & Night Wonders Tour from Busan: Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Anapji Pond and Cheomseongdae
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Tour Code: 717681
$218.00 per person
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Departure CityBusan
End CityBusan
Duration1 days
LanguageEnglish Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeStandard Group Tour
Activity LevelModerate
Highlights
• Visit Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO site with stunning Silla-era architecture
• Hike to Seokguram Grotto and see the Buddha's serene smile at sunrise
• Explore Daereungwon Tomb Complex and its ancient Silla artifacts
• Walk around Anapji Pond and Cheomseongdae Observatory at night
• Experience the magic of Gyeongju by night under moonlight and lights
• Hike to Seokguram Grotto and see the Buddha's serene smile at sunrise
• Explore Daereungwon Tomb Complex and its ancient Silla artifacts
• Walk around Anapji Pond and Cheomseongdae Observatory at night
• Experience the magic of Gyeongju by night under moonlight and lights
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Itinerary
Busan → Gyeongju → Busan
Gyeongju Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It was built in the late 7th and early 8th centuries during the Silla Kingdom and is considered one of the most important cultural and historical sites in the country. The temple is known for its beautiful stone carvings, elegant architecture, and stunning natural setting. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination. Located near the summit of Mt. Toham, Seokguram Grotto is reached via an 8km route from Bulguksa Temple. The sanctuary was built with carved granite stones and an earthen dome, giving it a cave-like appearance. Its main Buddha statue faces the East Sea, and when illuminated by the morning sun, its serene expression is known as "The Smile of the Silla People."
Daereungwon Tomb Complex, also known as Cheonmachong Tomb, is a burial site located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It dates to the Silla Kingdom, which ruled the Korean Peninsula from 57 BC to 935 AD and is believed to be the burial site of a Silla King or nobleman. The tomb is famous for the discovery of a wooden horse and various other artifacts, which have provided valuable insights into the culture and society of the Silla Kingdom.
Under the night, the Moon City present a softer curve under the moonlight and lighting. The highlights of the Gyeongju Night Tour present a magnificent posture under the lighting. Enjoy the wonderful Anapji Pond and Cheomseongdae, walking and admiring can bring you closer to the beauty of the city of Gyeongju.
Depart for Busan by van (around 1 hour on the way).
Visiting Attractions
Bulguksa Temple
Seokguram Grotto
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Cheomseongdae
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
02:00 PM | Busan
in front of the ASTI hotel Busan Station near exit 5, first floor of Starbucks
* Please arrive at the Meeting Point least 10 to 15 minutes early. You may contact us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the meeting point and departure time.
End Point
10:00 PM | Busan
Busan Station
What’s Included
Includes
- English guide service (when the group is 4 or more) or basic English driver (2-3 people in the group)
- Tour vehicles service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group
- Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary
Excludes
- Transportation to/from the tour departure locations
- Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary
- Meals and other personal consumption
- In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide or driver based on the quality of their service. Standard tip amount is local Korean Currency KRW 10,000.00/guest. Please pay tips to your guide or driver on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.
Special Notes
Essential Information About Booking:
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
- This itinerary is led by a professional English-speaking licensed tour guide with a minimum group size of 4 or above. But if the tour can be led by a Korean Speaking driver with basic English, the group can be served for 2 guests as the same cost.
- The tour will be closed to book 3 days before departure.
- Please provide your phone number at least 24 hours in advance, so that we may send you the final confirmation.
- This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with a Korean visa.
- If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide or driver, please meet at the time your guide or driver has informed you of.
- Minors under the age of 19 are required to be always accompanied by at least one adult or to submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian.
- Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide or driver at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee for that day.
- If due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e., extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests.
Natural disasters: flood, earthquake, hail, snowstorm, tsunami, etc.
Political & social situations: war, shutdown, protest, regime change, policy change, terrorist attack, etc.
Accidents and malfunctions: tour bus or other transportation equipment malfunction, sudden damage to recreational equipment, traffic accident or other blockage of roads, etc.
Road closures: roads impassable due to weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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