Gyeongbuk
225 places to visit · 7 festivals on or coming up · 3 shows and exhibitions
The heartland of old Korea: Gyeongju, the Silla capital full of royal tombs and UNESCO temples; Andong and the Hahoe folk village with its mask dance; the sunrise coast at Pohang; and the remote volcanic island of Ulleungdo.
| From Seoul | About 2 hours to Gyeongju by KTX |
|---|---|
| How long | 2 days in Gyeongju, a night in Andong |
| Best for | History, temples, traditional villages |
Guides2 days in GyeongjuAndong and Hahoe Village
Parks & nature (42)Neighbourhoods & streets (39)Where to eat (21)Palaces & heritage (19)Museums & galleries (19)Beaches & islands (18)Theme parks & experiences (18)Temples (15)Hanok & folk villages (12)Hiking & mountains (8)Viewpoints (7)Traditional markets (7)
Parks & nature
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Neighbourhoods & streets
all neighbourhoods & streets →![Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/62/4059762_image2_1.jpg)
Neighbourhoods & streets
Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage]
Top pick![Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 양동마을 [유네스코 세계유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/62/3506362_image2_1.jpg)
Neighbourhoods & streets
Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage]
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Bisl Pottery Studio
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Bullidan Street
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Cheongungak Hall
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Dokrakdang House
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Flashback Gyerim
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Gumi Geumridan-gil
Where to eat
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Palaces & heritage
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Palaces & heritage
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Top pick
Palaces & heritage
Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)
Top pick![Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (병산서원 [유네스코 세계유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/63/2620863_image2_1.jpg)
Palaces & heritage
Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]
![Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/24/3437624_image2_1.png)
Palaces & heritage
Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]
![Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주역사유적지구 [유네스코 세계문화유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/03/2656603_image2_1.jpg)
Palaces & heritage
Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage]
Palaces & heritage
Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site)
Palaces & heritage
Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage
Palaces & heritage
Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School
Festivals in Gyeongbuk
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NowNov 4, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Independence Fair: Centenary of the June 10th Movement
NowNov 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Cheongsong Apple Festival
NowNov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Gumi Ramyun Festival
NowNov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Jukbyeon Port Seafood Festival
D-13Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Pohang International Fireworks Festival
D-55Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Homigot Sunrise Festival
NowOct 24, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Pohang Steel Art Festival
On stage & on show
- 12/02NEW! The Gyeongju: A Chronicle
- 08/14Ulleungdo, 1919
- 09/152026년 상주박물관 기증유물전 '당신이 건넨 시간, 상주의 역사가 되다'
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Museums & galleries
Daegaya Museum
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Dokdo Museum
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Hahoe Mask Museum
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Korea Tea Cup Museum
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Museum of Old Roads
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Robo Life Museum
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Sangju Museum
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Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum
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