Seokguram
Seokguram
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The eighth-century cave temple with a statue of Buddha looking at the sea.
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bluetree2016130
Nagoya, Japan21,029 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is my second visit to this cavernous hut. In front of the imposing roofed sanmon gate, there is an information board depicting the historical events related to Sekigutsuan in manga. Passing through the mountain gate, I saw an unpaved mountain path with few fences. As I walk by, I almost fall into the valley. Colorful lanterns are everywhere. They say they are starting to wear lantern decorations to celebrate Buddha's birthday soon. It takes about 20 minutes on foot to reach Seokguram. Inside the cave is a large stone Buddha with a light beige color. If you put your hands together through the glass, you'll be in for a great treat. Be careful not to take pictures of the stone Buddha as well as inside the cave buildings.
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Written July 15, 2024
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선재 오
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Jan 2020
To go to Seokguram quickly, I had to go there by car. It was a little up the mountain, so the road to go there was steep and winding. You can walk if you want to go slowly. It takes about an hour to get there from Bulguksa. As I was on the mountain, the wind blew hard. But I felt cooler than cold. The inside of Seokguram was colder than the outside air. The figure of a huge Buddha impressed me. Seokguram was more beautiful because it was combined with the surrounding scenery.
Written May 30, 2020
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Eric M
Basel, Switzerland89 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This place is definitely not worth the trip. The staff here are extremely rude and unfriendly, and what little there is to see is not very interesting. Don't waste your time and money unless you enjoy extremely crowded places and the experience of getting hassled by nasty people.
Written May 15, 2024
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C H
Vienna, Austria320 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
The grotto or Buddha here was the reason I originally came to Gyeongju. Due to the many tourists, however, one can only marvel at the Buddha behind glass, which is a shame. However, the facility is very nice. It is recommended to visit in the morning, as there are not so many people here yet. You can take the public bus up the mountain, but you have to walk the last part to the grotto. Therefore, sturdy footwear is essential and you should be good on foot.
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Written October 13, 2024
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triptogo
New York121 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
If you are planning to visit Bulguksa temple then you should add this to your list. It is about 20 to 30 mins ride depending on the road traffic. There is a tourist office near the bus stop by the Bulguksa temple so you can check the bus schedule for Bus #12. As of this writing, there is one bus per hour. Catch bus #12 which is across from the street from the tourist office on the right. Unfortunately, you no longer can take a photo of the statue, and there is a glass panel in front of the statue. There are bathrooms but no restaurants near there except for vending machines, but there are few vendors selling local snacks like corn, chestnut and rice crackers.
Written October 27, 2024
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teruakik2016
21 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
It was a wonderful experience.
At the top of the stairs there is a treasure hall, and inside is a magnificent stone Buddha statue, a national treasure. It's definitely worth seeing.
I rang the bell and contributed to the funding.
At the top of the stairs there is a treasure hall, and inside is a magnificent stone Buddha statue, a national treasure. It's definitely worth seeing.
I rang the bell and contributed to the funding.
Written June 17, 2024
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miracle m
Gumi, South Korea79 contributions
Oct 2020
If you love it high ,adventourous ,windy and wonderful then you should go to seokguram grotto.is so high up that you feel on top of the world so many sites to see up there.if you stay up there till the evening you will see an amazing sunset you would die for so beutiful.its so high up on the tohamsan moutain you can go by car ,buses do there but not on the hours .while going dont forget your camera ,your jacket and water bottle if you like to hike you will need water.its a very peaceful and lovely site its worth your going. Its close to other tourist site especially bulguksa temple and you can veiw most of the site from up there.
Written October 24, 2020
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danybambi
Bagolino, Italy7,818 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Surely it is to be seen. Once you visit the Bulguksa temple you can take a walk to reach the cave (we could not because the road was interrupted for work in October) or you have to go to the bus stop with the name of the cave and take the bus 12 that takes you in 20 min to the square. Entrance to the cave is free. It is not possible to take pictures of the stone Buddha. Beautiful also the context of nature.
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Written October 28, 2024
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dewaere
Ile-de-France, France670 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Possibility of seeing the budha behind a glass and making an offering if you are inspired, pleasant little path to reach it
At the entrance to the site, you can ring the bell
If you can't wait for the bus, a taxi will take you there for 1200 W
At the entrance to the site, you can ring the bell
If you can't wait for the bus, a taxi will take you there for 1200 W
Written September 19, 2023
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acgtrini
110 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Seokguram temple was another historical site we visited today- it required some walking uphill and up stairs so it would not be suitable for people who have problems with walking.
We quite enjoyed the calm peaceful surroundings, the history and amazing architecture and art work.
It’s definitely a must see!
We quite enjoyed the calm peaceful surroundings, the history and amazing architecture and art work.
It’s definitely a must see!
Written June 3, 2024
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fx08
Frankfurt, Germany
Hello. What is the best way to get from Gyeongju station to the Seokguram? And how long does it take?
Written May 1, 2018
You could grab bus opposite train terminal, no. 10 or 11 or 700 run frequently go to Bulguksa Temple. From there take the shuttle bus no.12, which run hourly. So check the bus timing. If unsure always check with information counter. They are helpful and speak well English. The total journey from town to Bulguksa probably around an hour. Then from Bulguksa to Seokguram around 40mins bus journey.
Written September 3, 2018
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