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  Introduction
  Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea. It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on December 6, 1995. 
  
  Current Status
  UNESCO World Heritage (Designated in December 1995)
  National Treasure (Desginated on December 20, 1962)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends & public holidays 08:00-18:00
  * No pets allowed
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Compact car (under 1,000 cc) 1,000 won / Small-sized car (over 1,000 cc) 2,000 won / Large-sized car (bus) 4,000 won
  
  Restrooms
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  Admission Fees
  Individual: Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won
  
  Group: Teenagers 3,500 won / Children 2,500 won
  Preschoolers: More than 10 children 2,000 won / Free when under 10 children
  
  * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 8-12) / Preschoolers (ages 7 and under) * Groups: 20 people or more
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English, Japanese, Chinese
  * Advance reservation required.
  
  
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• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-5...

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    Gyeongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Gyeongju Folk Craft Village consists of 40 thatched and tile-roofed houses, lived in by local artisans of traditional arts and crafts skills. Various fields of ...

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    Tohamsan National Recreational Forest (토함산자연휴양림)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    Tohamsan National Recreational Forest, located in Gyeongju, is in close vicinity of major attractions such as Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto. Visitors can...

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    Silla Arts and Science Museum (신라역사과학관)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Silla Arts and Science Museum, opened in 1988, displays miniature models of scientific cultural assets in order to explore and educate how these assets are form...

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    Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple (경주 골굴암 마애여래좌상)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple consists of a Maebul (a Buddha carved in a cliff) at the very top of 12 Buddha images carved in natural rock ca...

• Accommodation

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    Kolon Hotel Gyeongju (코오롱호텔)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Kolon Hotel Gyeongju is located in front of Bulguksa Temple, one of the world’s top ten historic sites. The building features arch-shaped fortress wall with spa...

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    Bulguksa Hanok Farm Stay [Korea Quality] / 불국사한옥팜스테이 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Pension
    Bulguksa Hanok Farm Stay is an accommodation that offers many programs located right below Bulguksa Temple in Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Ther...

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    Cheonggong [Korea Quality] / 청공한옥 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Cheonggong Hanok is a mere 10 minutes away from Bulguksa Station (Donghae Line) on foot. The two traditional Hanok buildings house 10 rooms. Once you enter the...

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    GyeongjuCheonnyeonhanok Pension [Korea Quality] / 경주천년한옥펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Cheonnyeon Hanok Pension, located in Sirae-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was newly opened in April 2014. The owner discovered this geomantically ideal si...

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    BENIKEA Swiss Rosen Hotel Gyeongju (베니키아 스위스로젠 호텔 (경주))

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Swiss Rosen Hotel, located inside Gyeongju Bomun Complex, boasts sophisticated interior design and cozy guestrooms. Also, in addition to free services such as W...

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