North Gyeongsang Province Travel Information
North Gyeongsang Province includes many of Korea's most important cultural areas, including
Gyeongju (Kyongju), Korea's capital
during the Shilla Dynasty) and Andong,
the cradle of Korea's yangban (nobleman) culture. The province also surrounds the
special city of Daegu and
includes Ulleung Island off the east coast.
The area has many good hiking trails and magnificent temples in the mountains, sandy ocean
beaches and river resorts, and numerous cultural and historical remains. While Kyongju and
Andong are the region's most famous cultural areas, you can find many restored or rebuilt
temples, schools, and other buildings throughout the province.
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Lodging
North Gyeongsang Province has 5 lodging
facilities
listed with Life in Korea.
See the full list
for this area.
Destinations:
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| Buddhist Temples |
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Dori-sa, Eunmun-sa, Samjeon Grotto Temple, Songnim-sa |
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| Cities and Towns |
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Andong City, Gumi City |
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| Historical Areas |
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Andong Folk Village, Hahoe Folk Village, President Park Chunghee's Birth Place |
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| Landmarks |
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Andong Dam, Homigot Lighthouse, Jangseong Park, Jinnam Gyoban, POSCO Steel Works, Uiseong Dinosaur Tracks |
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| Miscellaneous |
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'Taejo Wanggeon' Movie Set |
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| Museums |
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Andong Folk Museum, Hahoe Mask Museum |
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| National and Provincial Parks |
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Geumo-san Provincial Park, Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park, Palgong-san Provincial Park (North Gyeongsang side) |
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| Shopping Areas |
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Andong Market |
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