Gyeongju South Korea

Gyeongju South Korea 

Gyeongju is a small city north of Ulsan and Busan in the southeastern corner of South Korea. The city is actually referred to as the museum without walls. This is because the city has numerous historical sites. Gyeongju is home to Bulguksa Temple, famous throughout Korea as the site that was once depicted on its paper money (the old 5,000 won note). Bulguksa, which is perched atop a mountain, is a classic example of Korean Buddhist architecture. The best time to visit Bulguksa Temple is early morning. Its structure is very impressive and this is actually considered a masterpiece of the Buddhist art. It was in the 8th century when the temple was built at the time of the Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju is best seen in springtime, when the miles of cherry trees lining the main streets burst into life....