Address

385, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 불국로 385 (진현동)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-746-9913

Homepage

www.bulguksa.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.templestay.com (Korean, English)

• Information
  Introduction
  Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built in 528 BC during the 15th year of King Beop-heung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.
  
  Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures, a number of additional important heritages, and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.
  
  Current Status
  UNESCO World Heritage
  Historic Site No. 502 (Designated on December 21, 2009)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  March-September 09:00-17:00
  October 07:00-17:30
  November-January 07:30-17:00
  February 07:30-17:30
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Adults (ages 19 & over): 6,000 won
  Teenagers (ages 13-18): 4,000 won / Group: 3,500 won
  Children (ages 7-12): 3,000 won / Group: 2,500 won
  Preschoolers (ages under 7): Free (Less than 10 children) / Group (over 10 children): 2,000 won
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Compact vehicles: 500 won / Small vehicles: 1,000 won / Large vehicles: 2,000 won
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Advanced reservations required
  
  
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    Tomb of King Wonseong (경주 원성왕릉)

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    Tohamsan Recreational Forest (토함산자연휴양림)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
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• Accommodation

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    Type : Inn/Motel
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    Type : Tourist Hotel
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    Type : Hanok
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• Restaurants

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    Tobaki (토박이)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
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• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Gyeongju Train Station, follow Hwarang-ro Street and take Bus No. 10 or 11 (located in front of the post office) and get off at Bulguksa Temple Bus Stop.
  From Gyeongju Intercity / Express Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 10 or 11 from the bus stop located across the street from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal and get off at Bulguksa Temple Bus Stop.
  
  

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