What to do in Dongcheon

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Dongcheon Attractions

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Places of interest in Dongcheon

Dongcheon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Dongcheon, and make it a breeze to explore Dongcheon and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Dongcheon to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Dongcheon attractions

Dongcheon has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Dongcheon to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Dongcheon.

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Top places to visit

1. Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa is the main temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Even if you are not into Buddhist architecture, it’s worth visiting Bulguk-sa because of its beautiful gardens with arched stone bridges, lotus ponds and drooping willow trees.
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Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

2. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

While in Gyeongju, you won’t want to miss seeing the Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond after dark, when the illuminated pagodas and trees are reflected in the water. The small complex is part of Gyeongju National Park and it’s a local favorite for scenic evening walks.
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This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

3. Bomun Lake

Bomun Lake has the forested Toham Mountain as its backdrop and attracts Korean families and elderly people from the city who are looking for some time away in nature. While you can visit the lake on a day trip, most stay in the Bomun Lake Resort, a tourism complex with several hotels, shops and restaurants by the artificial lake.
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Walk over an idyllic bridge, cruise around in a ferry that is shaped like a giant duck or swan and admire the giant water mill when staying in this lake resort.

4. Cheomseongdae

Cheomseongdae, which literally means “reverently regarding the stars platform” in Korean, takes us back to the early days of science in South Korea’s former Silla capital. Learn how astronomy was used in agriculture, religion and urban planning in South Korea, or simply come here to enjoy the vistas. The tower is surrounded by the green burial mounds that are known as “tumuli,” which are iconic for Gyeongju.
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A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

5. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

Visit the Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village to get a glimpse of the life of the Choi Clan of Korea, take part in artisan workshops, have a traditional Korean meal and taste the heritage-listed sake known as Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju liquor.
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A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

Popular places to visit

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Bulguksa Temple

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

Bulguksa Temple
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Bomun Lake

4/5(2 reviews)

Walk over an idyllic bridge, cruise around in a ferry that is shaped like a giant duck or swan and admire the giant water mill when staying in this lake resort.

Bomun Lake
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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

4.5/5(5 reviews)

This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
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Cheomseongdae

4/5(6 reviews)

A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

Cheomseongdae
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Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

3.5/5(3 reviews)

A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
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Gyeongju National Museum

5/5(3 reviews)

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Gyeongju National Museum
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Seokguram Grotto

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Gyeongju when you stop by Seokguram Grotto. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Seokguram Grotto
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Tumuli Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Dotted with ancient burial mounds and surrounded by abundant nature, this walled-off city park is a major attraction in Gyeongju.

Tumuli Park
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Yangdong Folk Village

Walk the small laneways to admire the architecture and the scenic vistas, or stay a night to really experience this beautiful and historic little village.

Yangdong Folk Village

Day trip destinations from Dongcheon

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Gyeongju