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Bulguksa Temple

15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
054-746-9913
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Gyeongju
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
Description: An impressive complex of stone pagodas and wooden shrines.
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Barcelona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Although a bit far from Gyeongju city proper, buses run there every 20 minutes. The admission price is fair and the temple is certainly beautiful and remarkable. Don't miss it! More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Photo from official website look fantastic but in actual nothing special.Maybe, the surrounding will look good during the fall and winter.Just a normal historical temple. More

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Seoul, South Korea
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179 reviews 179 reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Bulguksa is supposedly one of the greatest temples in Korea. But, it looked like all the others to me. For photos, check out my post at http://teflorbust.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/gyeongju/. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

It is the nice location and wonderful building build on the Silla Dynasty, and also side view of the cheongungyo靑云桥。 baekungyo白云桥 is the best view in the 4 season. More

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Bangkok
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

You will need a good tour guide to walk you around and tell you about the history of this temple. It's really interesting. More

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Leeds
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

We visited here whilst staying in Ulsan and had a lovely time. We caught the local train, approx £7.00 return for two, and then a taxi from the station to the temple, approx £8.00 each way. The temple is well kept and the setting an absolute delight! If you get the opportunity make the trip. More

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Gyeongju, South Korea
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

In my opinion, the best temple in Korea. Still in use and has been rebuilt numerous times due to fires, war, etc...If you're brave enough, take the hike up to the Seokguram grotto...it's stunning! If you go on Buddha's b-day to Bulguksa you get free food! More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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this is a place you can visit while visiting seokguram grotto... from gyeongju take bus 10/11... it truly is a beautiful work of art... a relaxing and mind blowing experience and for the small fee of 4000 (4 usd) wer could you go wrong... there are stalls where u you can pick up food and theres a very impressive souvenier... More

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Tokyo
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

There is nothing wrong with this temple complex but nothing outstanding either - the standard set of court yards, Buddhas in halls and great photo opportunities. However, there are many Buddhist temples which are far better than this one. Good: 1) Well laid out and maintained. 2) Reverential atmosphere - this is a place of worship not a tourist trap... More

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filafella
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

The Bulguksa Temple is beautiful worth the quick trip to see. If you are going to visit the temple you should also take a drive up the mountain and see the Seokguram as well. More

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