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Cheomseongdae

Observatory

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Cheomseongdae is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even the world. Cheomseongdae is situated 2 km northwest of Yeongsaengsa.

Hwangnyongsa Temple Site

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Hwangnyongsa, alternatively Hwangnyong Temple or Hwangryongsa, was a Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely out of wood with interlocking design and no iron nails. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site is situated 1¼ km northwest of Yeongsaengsa.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Park

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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond are a Silla-era former palace and artificial pond in Gyeongju, South Korea. They were part of the palace complex of ancient Silla. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond is situated 1½ km northwest of Yeongsaengsa.

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Gyeongju

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Gyeongju is in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The capital of the Silla Kingdom for approximately the whole first millennium CE, Gyeongju is definitely worth visiting if you are interested in Korean history.

Bomun Lake Resort

Locality

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The Bomun Lake Resort or Bomun Tourist Complex is a large tourist complex around Bomun Lake in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. The resort covers the districts of Bomun-dong, Sinpyeong-dong, Amgok-dong and Cheongun-dong. Bomun Lake Resort is situated 4½ km east of Yeongsaengsa.

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