South Korea

All you need to know

• What is the best way to travel to Gyeongju?

  From Seoul one can take the KTX Bullet Train. It takes approx. 2 hours and there is a train every 15 mins. From Busan, it is approx. 1-hour drive to Gyeongju city.

• What is the best way to come from Seoul to Busan?

  One of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel from Seoul to Busan is to take the KTX Bullet Train. It takes approx. 2.5 hours to reach and there is a train every 15-20 mins.

• How many nights stay is necessary to visit all tourist places in Gyeongju?

  A full day tour is sufficient to see the main sites of Gyeongju. 1-night stay is recommended to experience the city. However, it can also be visited as a full day excursion from Busan.

• What is the best place to stay in Seoul?

  Downtown Seoul i.e. Gwangwamun Square, Myeongdong, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun area are great places to stay in the main city. Gangnam district is the most high-end location in Seoul and is also a great place to stay.

• Why is Gyeongju famous?

  Gyeongju is the historical capital city of Korea. It is home to many historical sites including an ancient observatory, palaces, and royal tombs. The Gyeongju Museum contains all the artifacts found in excavation projects. The city is called an open museum and Gyeongju Historical Area is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage.

• Area there any other place near Gyeongju that are recommended to visit?

  Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are famous Buddhist sites not to be missed while visiting the Gyeongju Historical Area. About 40 mins drive from Gyeongju is a interesting site in Gimhae city – Tomb of Queen Heo believed to be a princess from the Indian city of Ayodhaya. It is worth a visit for every Indian traveller.