Full-Day Gyeongju Tour From Busan

Enjoy this 13 hour tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. Once there, you will be free to explore Yangdong Village, the largest traditional village in Korea, witness the most famous Buddhist hermitage in Korea, Seokguram, see one of the most beautiful temples in Korea and even a pond filled with lots of historical memories, Anapji. Food and drinks are not included and the tour will conclude with a staff back to Busan.

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Pass By: KTOURSTORY, South Korea, Seoul, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, 47 동양빌딩 3층

You will begin this exciting day by meeting your friendly staff at your preferred meet up point. Hop onto the comfortable tour van/coach, then head to Yangdong Village. You will be briefed on the details of the tour by the knowledgeable staff and feel free to raise any questions. 

Have lunch (at your own expense) at the recommended Korean style restaurant and then leave for Seokgulam. After exploring this World Cultural Heritage site, you will then head to Bulguksa Temple. After visiting the temple, check out the last spot, Donggung & Wolji, where the famous artificial pond is and it is a place filled with lots of historical memories. At the end of the tour, you will head back to Busan for drop off.

Pass By: KTOURSTORY, South Korea, Seoul, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, 47 동양빌딩 3층

Schedule for April to September:

9:50 am Depart from KTX Busan Station Exit 1

10:10 am Depart from Seomyeon Station Exit 12

10:50 am Depart from Haeundae Station Exit 5

12:20 pm Arrive at Yangdong Village

1:50 pm Leave for Korean Restaurant (Lunch at your own expense)

2:20 pm Arrive at the restaurant

3:00 pm Leave for Seokgulam

3:40 pm Arrive at Seokgulam

4:40 pm Leave for Bulguksa Temple

5:00 pm Arrive at Bulguksa Temple

6:30 pm Leave for Donggung & Wolji

7:00 pm Arrive at Donggung & Wolji

8:00 pm Leave for Busan

9:30 pm Arrive at KTX Busan Station

9:50 pm Arrive at Seomyeon Station

10:20 pm Arrvie at Haeundae Station

Pass By: KTOURSTORY, South Korea, Seoul, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, 47 동양빌딩 3층

Schedule for October to March:

9:00 am Depart from KTX Busan Station Exit 1

9:20 am Depart from Seomyeon Station Exit 12

10:00 am Depart from Haeundae Station Exit 5

11:30 am Arrive at Yangdong Village

1:00 pm Leave for Korean style Restaurant (Lunch at your own expense)

1:30 pm Arrive at the restaurant

2:30 pm Leave for Seokgulam

3:00 pm Arrive at Seokgulam

4:00 pm Leave for Bulguksa Temple

4:20 pm Arrive at Bulguksa Temple

5:20 pm Leave for Donggung & Wolji

5:40 pm Arrive at Donggung & Wolji

6:40 pm Leave for Busan

8:00 pm Arrive at KTX Busan Station

8:20 pm Arrive at Seomyeon Station

9:00 pm Arrive at Haeundae Station

Stop At: Yangdong Folk Village, Yangdong-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-914 South Korea

Yangdong Village: UNESCO World Heritage - Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea

Seokguram Grotto: Contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea and is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea

Bulguksa Temple: The representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Anapji Pond, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38163 South Korea

Donggung & Wolji: First constructed in year 674, it is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park that is filled with lots of historical memories. The Korean government temporarily drained the pond in 1972, revealing thousands of Silla artifacts that had fallen into the lake or were thrown in.

Duration: 1 hour