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It takes about an hour by car from Busan, Korea's second largest city and always bustling port city, to Gyeongju, the millennium capital of the Silla Kingdom. However, with the opening of the second stage of the KTX (Korea Gyeongbu Express Line) connecting Busan and Dongdaegu on November 2, 1, it is now possible to travel from Busan Station to Singyeongju Station in 2010 minutes.

Geumgwantong is a large ancient tomb built during the Silla period, where the first gold crown of Silla was excavated. The gold crown, a national treasure, as well as many other gold products and jewels were excavated from Geumgwantong. Currently, Geumgwantong is used as an exhibition space for visitors.

A traditional restaurant built about 100 years ago in Gyeongju. Here you can enjoy a mini Korean set menu with 15 different dishes. It is accessible on foot from the Gyeongju Intercity (Express) Bus Terminal.

A cheap and filling restaurant located in Seomyeon. The beef soup is especially delicious, and the hot noodles are also recommended. If you visit Seomyeon, you should definitely stop by.

Hwangnyongsa Temple History and Culture Museum is an exhibition center built right next to the Hwangnyongsa Temple site in Guhwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It reproduces artifacts excavated from the Hwangnyongsa Temple site and recreates and displays the ruins, allowing visitors to experience the grandeur of Hoguksa Temple during the Silla period. Inside, you can see the history of Hwangnyongsa Temple from its construction to its destruction...

There are many restaurants specializing in puffer fish cuisine at Haeundae Beach in South Korea, and puffer fish hotpots and puffer fish soup are very popular. In particular, "Kumsubokguk" is open 24 hours a day.

Located in the center of Gyeongju, Gyochon Village is a historical site that includes the National Academy of Korean Studies, which was built in 682, and offers traditional cultural experiences and attractions. Within the village, there are the old house of the Choi clan in Gyo-dong, Gyeongju, and an old house selling Gyo-dong Beopju. There is also the Gyochon Costume Room where you can rent traditional Korean and Silla hanbok. Nearby are Woljeonggyo Bridge, Gyerim, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, and Wolseong.

Gyodong Beopju is a famous place located in Gyodong Hanok Village in Gyeongju. It is a home-brewed liquor that has been passed down for generations by the Choi family. It has a clear yellow color and the delicious, sour, and light flavor that is unique to grain liquor.

Dagamasot, a stone-pot rice specialty restaurant in Nampo-dong, South Korea, offers warm stone-pot rice at a reasonable price. We recommend stopping by after sightseeing or shopping.

The Gyeongju Gyodong Choi Family Old House is located next to Gyeongju Hyanggyo Confucian School and is the former home of the head Choi family, built around 1700. It is known as the home of a wealthy man during the Joseon Dynasty. You can see traditional Joseon Dynasty houses such as the Haengrangchae (room at the side of the gate), the master's Sarangchae (living room/guest room), the Anchae (main house), the shrine, and the barn. The barn is the most eye-catching part of the house and was used as a place to distribute rice to neighbors during famines.

In Nampo-dong, Busan, you can find old streets and gourmet restaurants. In particular, Bupyeong Can Market is home to a popular tteokbokki restaurant that was featured on a variety show. You can also enjoy Busan's largest night market.

Hello, Gwangbok-ro in Nampo-dong, which runs from Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch to Gukje Market, is a fashion street lined with fashionable shops. It turns into a pedestrian precinct on weekends and is crowded with locals. In one corner of the street, there is a place where you can casually enjoy delicious hotpot even by yourself...

Ildeogaya Yangnyeom Kalbi (charcoal grilled beef BBQ) is located in a building near the entrance to Ananti Gob near Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. It is a spacious and clean restaurant that is suitable for family and group meals. Even if you don't order BBQ, they also offer a la carte menu items.

Shinchon Yangnyeom Galbijjim in Seomyeon, Busan is a hidden gem of a spicy pork galbijjim restaurant that is popular among young people in Busan. Recommended for those who like pork and spicy food.

Geojedochi, located in Jagalchi Market in Busan, Korea, is a mackerel grill restaurant run by an older woman. The prices are cheap, and you can have as many refills as you like at the self-service bar. Opening hours are from 7am.