Sacred site · South Korea
Bulguksa
Buddhist temple in Gyeongju, South Korea
About Bulguksa
Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple on Tohamsan, in Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and contains six National Treasures, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as a Historic Site by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa and the nearby Seokguram Grotto were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Bulguksa
Where is Bulguksa?
Bulguksa is in South Korea. The nearest city is Gyeongju, about 12 km away.
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