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P'osok Destination Guide
Delve into P'osok in South Korea
P'osok in the region of North Gyeongsang is located in South Korea - some 173 mi or ( 279 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in P'osok is now 08:15 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yongdang, Pogan, Ulsan, Ujung-gol, and Tongsal-li. While being here, you might want to check out Yongdang . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in P'osok ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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South Korea: Gyeongju - City of the Ancients
I take a look around the charming and ancient city of Gyeongju, the one time capital of the Silla Kingdom. ..
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C-Sharp Live in Kyungju City
C-Sharp concert in Kyungju City South Korea. Contact info: csharpband@gmail.com www.facebook.com/csharpband www.twitter.com/csharpgroup 1-876-424-1094 ..
Bulguksa Temple - Kyongju, Korea Rep.
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Interesting facts about this location
Poseokjeong
The Poseokjeong (Pavilion of Stone Abalone) site near Namsan in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea, was built in the Unified Silla period. The site once featured a royal pavilion–said to have been the most beautiful royal villa of the time—, but the only remains today is a granite water feature. This abalone-shaped watercourse highlights the importance of water in traditional Korean gardens. The "Poseokjeong" is consisting of several hand-carved stone pieces.
Located at 35.81 129.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Hwangnyongsa
Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple, is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Built in the 6th century, it was the center of state-sponsored Buddhism during the Silla and Unified Silla eras. Its name means "Golden/Yellow Dragon Temple" or "Emperor/Imperial Dragon Temple. " Archaeological excavations and other scientific studies of the temple began in April 1976 and continue today.
Located at 35.79 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Gyeongju Historic Areas
The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.
Located at 35.79 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Gyeongju National Museum
The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. The museum is located immediately adjacent to the royal tomb complex, in an area which also includes the Gyerim forest, Cheomseongdae observatory, Banwolseong palace, and Anapji Pond.
Located at 35.83 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Banwolseong
Banwolseong (半月城, literally “Half Moon Fortress”), also commonly known as Wolseong Palace, was the royal palace compound of the Korean Silla monarchy at their capital in Gyeongju during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE-938 CE). It takes its name from the approximate outline of the palace walls which were shaped like a crescent moon. Banwolseong has been also known as Sinwolseong or Jaeseong, which means where the king resides.
Located at 35.83 129.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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