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Gyeongju Historic Areas, Beautiful place to visit in South Korea

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Gyeongju Historic Areas, Beautiful place to visit in South Korea. Once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla, Gyeongju is a coastal city in South Korea with a rich selection of cultural and historical attractions. Its Silla heritage stretches back over 1000 years, with ancient sites, relics and ruins found throughout the city. The Gyeongju National Museum is home to countless treasures and the 23 ton Emille Bell cast in AD771. Gyeongju’s other highlights include the scenic Anapji Pond, Tumuli Park which is the site of incredible giant grass-covered burial mounds and the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Listed Bulguk-sa Temple. Just out of town, dramatically located on the slopes of Toham Mountain, Seokguram Grotto is another must see! Gyeongju is the historical and cultural heart of South Korea, providing an unrivaled insight into the country’s history, religion and culture. Source: Beautifulplace

Awesome Bamboo Forest with Traditional Garden of South Korea in Damyang

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Awesome Bamboo Forest with Traditional Garden of Korea in Damyang. Damyang truly is a place to experience Korean culture at close quarters, and the recently opened Jukhyang-ri village provides a great place to stay and continue the theme of harmony with nature. Bamboo Forest with Traditional Garden of Korea in Damyang is Awesome Place – There are plenty of attractions in Damyang, but the bamboo is inescapable and seems to pervade every aspect of life here. There is a beautiful garden called Soswaewon. The garden is actually more of a complex, with beautiful pavilions that ooze tranquility. The design uses nature to its fullest potential, and the overriding feeling is that every rock, branch and breeze has been made that way. Bamboo Forest with Traditional Garden of Korea in Damyang is Awesome Place – Water flows under a bridge and into a small pond, while the bamboo leaves from a small forest rustle in the background, canceling out any 21st century noise. The tourist ho...