Gyeongjujin
There are ruins of a thousand years of history of Silla, including large tombs, located here and there, and a variety of accommodations and tourist facilities welcome tourists amidst the harmonious combination of tile-roofed houses, mountains, and the sea.
Just exploring famous historical sites such as Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Cheonmachong Tomb, Cheomseongdae, Wolseong, Donggung Palace, and Wolji Pond took three or four days.
So where do most tourists visiting Gyeongju go now?
On the 7th, Yonhap News analyzed tourism data based on SK Telecom's data service 'Geovision Puzzle' and found that popular travel destinations were not limited to ruins.
It was found that preferences for Seokguram Grotto have changed so much that it is no longer included in major popular tourist destinations.
The most popular areas in Gyeongju during the day were Hwangnam-dong, Cheongun-dong, Sajeong-dong, Sinpyeong-dong, and Inwang-dong.
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Hwangnam-dong and Sajeong-dong, which ranked first and third, have an alley commonly called 'Hwangridan-gil' between them.
Hwangridan-gil is a mixture of Hwangnam-dong and Gyeongnidan-gil in Itaewon, Seoul.
After Gyeongnidan-gil became famous, many names with '∼dan-gil' were created for popular places across the country.
Hwangridan-gil, a 700m section from Naenam Intersection to Hwangnam Elementary School Intersection, was initially a sparsely populated area with shabby restaurants, homes, and fortune tellers.
However, over the past few years, a large number of unique shops such as cafes, restaurants, and lodgings have opened, making it popular among citizens and tourists.
Nearby, there are various relics of the Silla Dynasty, including Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, and Wolseong, and it is close to intercity and express bus terminals, making it a tourist attraction.
On holidays and weekends, there is almost no space to step.
Due to traffic difficulties, Gyeongju City changed the two-lane road to a one-way road and opened a pedestrian-only road.
Thanks to this, it has become a relatively easy walk, attracting more tourists.
Cheongun-dong and Sinpyeong-dong, which ranked second and fourth, correspond to Bomun Tourist Complex.
Bomun Tourist Complex was created as part of the Gyeongju Tourism Development Project in 1971 and has been popular for a long time as it is equipped with hotels, resorts, golf courses, amusement parks, water play facilities, tourist facilities, shopping malls, and walking trails.
There is a nice walking trail along Bomun Lake and a well-maintained park, making it a traditional tourist destination frequented by many families.
The most popular areas on Gyeongju nights were Sinpyeong-dong, Bukgun-dong, Cheongun-dong, Cheonbuk-myeon Mulcheon-ri, and Madong.
Sinpyeong-dong, Bukgun-dong, Cheongun-dong, and Mulcheon-ri are all places where lodging, restaurants, and shops are gathered around the Bomun Tourist Complex.
As a result of examining specific popular tourist attractions, the following were Cheonmachong Tomb, Bomun Lake, Cheomseongdae, Daereungwon, Gyeongju World, Woljeonggyo Bridge, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Gyeongju Expo Grand Park, Law of the Jungle Media Park, and Kolon Garden Golf Course.
Donggungwon, Bomun Tourist Complex, Gyeongju CC, Hwangnyongsa Temple Site, General Kim Yu-sin's Tomb, Gyongtong Choi's Old House, Hwangseong Park, Bomun Branch, Bulguksa Temple, and Bomun GC followed.
Cheonmachong Tomb, Cheomseongdae, and Daereungwon are adjacent to Hwangridan-gil, the most popular tourist attraction in Gyeongju.
Excluding historic sites, Gyeongju World, Woljeong Bridge, Gyeongju Expo Grand Park, and Donggungwon are places that attract tourists.
Gyeongju World, located near Bomun Lake, is a theme park with various amusement facilities and is often visited by teenagers and people in their 20s.
Woljeonggyo Bridge, built near Wolseong, the site of the Silla royal palace, has become a popular attraction for tourists visiting the surrounding Gyodong Village.
Gyeongju Expo Grand Park is a park created in 1998 for an international expo with the theme of culture and arts.
