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Si-ri Destination Guide
Delve into Si-ri in South Korea
Si-ri in the region of North Gyeongsang is located in South Korea - some 178 mi or ( 287 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Si-ri is now 04:48 PM (Friday) . 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: Pogan, Uumgok, Ulsan, Tongsal-li, and Tong-ni. While being here, you might want to check out Pogan . 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 Si-ri ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Gyeongju Korean Drum Dance
Korean Drum Dance at the Bosum Outdoor Performance Hall. Gyeongju South Korea. ..
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
UNESCO World Heritage in Gyeongju, Korea. Explore the various sites of Bulguksa temple. For more info, please visit english.visitkorea.or.kr Bulguksa temple (불국사) Yeonhwagyo and Chilbogyo Bridges (연화교 ..
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. ..
Gyeongju Tower 3D Projection mapping part 03
Gyeongju Tower Multimedia Show in Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2011. The Story of Millennium Light Period: Aug 12, 2011 ~ Oct 10, Over the entire duration of the Expo (60 days) Staging the most advance ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Bulguksa
Bulguksa is located on the slopes of mount Toham. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government.
Located at 35.79 129.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Namsan (Gyeongju)
Namsan (남산, "South Mountain") is a 494-meter peak in the heart of Gyeongju National Park, just south of Gyeongju, South Korea. The mountain is within easy reach from the city and attracts a large number of national tourists. Namsan covers an area of about 8 km (north-south) by 12 km (east-west). Some 180 peaks are counted, of which Geumobong (468 m) and Gouibong (495 m) are the best-known. There are about 40 valleys.
Located at 35.77 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 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 6 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 6 km away
Seokguram
The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government and is located at 994, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do. The grotto overlooks the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and rests 750 meters above sea level. In 1962, it was designated the 24th national treasure of Korea.
Located at 35.79 129.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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