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Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone (경주시 관광특구) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Gyeongju
Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone
Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.
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Why go
Gyeongju Special Tourist Zone is the official designation for Gyeongju's broader heritage tourism area, covering the central Bomun Tourist Complex, the major UNESCO heritage sites (Bulguksa, Seokguram), the Daereungwon tomb cluster, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and the surrounding old-town historic streets. The 'Special Tourist Zone' status reflects the highest level of national tourism-infrastructure investment, with comprehensive transit, multilingual signage, and tourism services. For first-time foreign visitors to Korea making Gyeongju the centerpiece of their trip, the Special Tourist Zone framework is the natural starting point.
Quick highlights
- Official Korean tourism zone covering Gyeongju heritage
- Includes Bulguksa, Seokguram, Daereungwon
- Highest-level tourism infrastructure
- Multilingual signage and services
- Centerpiece for first-time Korea visitors
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