In Gyeongju, MZs are having a great time like this!

In Gyeongju, MZers are Having a Great Time Like This!

Hwangnidan Street is a trendy hotspot in Gyeongju, attracting the MZ generation, known for their love for the latest trends and smart travel experiences. The smart tourism platform GYEONGJURO-ON lets visitors find info on places to stay, eat, have fun, and see the sights, as well as make reservations and payments. You can also enjoy popular outdoor escape games and stamp tours.

Hwangnidan Street Life Culture Center, the First Step towards Smart Travel



If you're in Gyeongju and you're exploring Hwangnidan Street, Life Culture Center is a great place to start. You can easily access all the facilities you need while experiencing the smart tourism city of Gyeongju. First of all, there are luggage storage lockers right by the entrance and inside the building. You can also easily find information on luggage storage services in Hwangnidan Street and all over Gyeongju with your smartphone. The Life Culture Center offers a free luggage storage service

 

The digital library zone has a map of Hwangnidan Street laid out for easy viewing. If you tap on a place you want to visit, you'll see info about the store and you can also get a discount coupon. You can also take ‘4-cut photo’ in the photo booth.

 

This is How to Have Fun in Hwangnidan Street!

A trip to Hwangnidan Street is like going on a treasure hunt. Every alley is lined with restaurants, cafes, accessory shops, photo studios, selfie studios, bookstores, and more. There are so many stores and places to see that even getting lost in the street might turn into a fun adventure. 

Many people have a costume experience on their bucket list, and it's one of the activities that many travelers enjoy. There are lots of places where you can rent clothes, including Silla dynasty clothes, all over the street.

You can have your drawing completed in just a minute by a caricature specialty store, with chain stores nationwide.

There are also some great independent bookstores that attract young people with their unique selections. One thing that really stands out is the concept of book prescriptions. It's a pretty unique experience getting a book in an envelope labeled 'reading medicine.'

Escape Game that Transcends Time and Space

The last stop on the Hwangnidan Street tour is the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs. Gyeongju is a great destination for experiencing tradition and history. It's worth noting again how the MZ generation is traveling. They use the audio guide built into the smart tourism platform for Gyeongju to study history and even take part in the stamp tour. Once you've collected more than 15 stamps from visiting historic sites and attractions in Gyeongju, you'll receive a souvenir.

 

Why not try the outdoor escape room game, “Secret of the Daereungwon Golden Rule”? This starts at Cheomseongdae Observatory, takes you through Daereungwon Ancient Tombs and Cheonmachong Tomb, and ends at Geumgwanchong Tomb. You can take the quiz and learn about history at the same time, which makes your trip even more enjoyable. It's great for groups and there's no time limit, so you can take your time and enjoy the view of the historic sites and the surrounding scenery at your leisure.

Written and photographed by Jeong Eun-ju (Travel writer)