SEOUL (ANN/THE KOREA HERALD) – Bulguksa, a venerable 1,500-year-old temple designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage site, unfolds before visitors with breath-taking Buddhist pagodas and architectural marvels set against a picturesque backdrop. The seamless blend of stone bases and wooden structures exemplifies the exquisite beauty of Korean Buddhist […]
With Gaya Tumuli as the country’s latest addition to the list of UNESCO World Heritage in early September, North Gyeongsang Province now offers six UNESCO World Heritage sites for tourists, each capturing travelers’ hearts with different charms. Gaya Tumuli refers to the seven tomb clusters of Korea’s ancient Gaya Kingdom (42 BC-562 AD). The historical site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage.