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Seokguram - (Gyeongju UNESCO itinerary)
Seokguram is an artificial grotto constructed of granite that comprises an antechamber, a corridor and a main rotunda. It enshrines a monumental statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha looking out to sea with his left hand in dhyana mudra, the mudra of concentration, and his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the earth-touching mudra position. Together with the portrayals of devas, bodhisattvas and disciples, sculpted in high and low relief on the surrounding walls, the statues are considered to be a masterpiece of East Asian Buddhist art. The domed ceiling of the rotunda and the entrance corridor employed an innovative construction technique that involved the use of more than 360 stone slabs.
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- Free pickup and drop-off
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- Private transportation
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- Guide + driver or driving guide
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- Gas + toll + parking fees included
- Meals + Admission fees not included ( pay at the spot )
- Seokgulam Grotto W 5,000/per Bulguksa temple W 5,000/per
- Tomb Complex W 3,000/per Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond W 2,000/per
- Yangdong Folk Village W 4,000/per Tongdosa Temple W 3,000/per
Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom, which was ruled by 56 dynasties for about 1,000 years before its fall. It’s a crucial historical city in Korea, offering a view into the grandeur of the Silla’s Buddhist culture. During its zenith, the kingdom engaged actively in trade and cultural exchanges with nations such as China, Japan, India, and the Middle East, giving insight into the ancient Korean way of life, including their philosophy, culture, and science.
Gyeongju itself is like an open-air museum without walls, where visitors can explore places like the UNESCO-listed Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as the Daereungwon Cheonmachong - the tomb complex of Silla’s royalty and nobility. There are additional sites to visit, alongside the chance to experience traditional Silla crafts at a local pottery village, sample local brews at the Gyeongju traditional rice winery, and savor regional cuisine during your tour!
- Enjoy a comfortable round-trip with private transport from Busan
- Benefit from a customizable itinerary to suit your cruise schedule.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Meet up point: Customer requested on time and location and pick- your up in front of exit gate with your name picker.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
