Bulguksa Temple

The most famous temple in South Korea is Bulguksa, it is located about a 30 minute south east of Gyeongju city or a 40 minute drive north of Ulsan. This temple is quite large and is situated on the side of a mountain. This is a popular tourist spot so be prepared to see large crowds here, especially during the cherry blossom season.

King Heungdeok's Tomb

Far in the north of Gyeongju, west of Yangdong Village, you will find King Heungdeok's Tomb.  It is impossible to get her without a car and navigation will really help you to find this beautiful place.

Pyochung Temple

In the eastern part of Miryang you will find Pyochung Temple.  It is a fairly small temple, but allows for beautiful photographs to be taken of the surrounding area.  It is well worth an afternoon trip. To get their from Ulsan, just take highway 24 west and then take 1077 road south.  After that, just follow the signs.

Visiting Jeonju part 2

While in Jeonju, I learned about this place called Martyrs' Mountain.  Apparently in the late 19th Century a family of Korean Catholics were murdered in Jeonju, at this time Korea was overwhelmingly Buddhist,  by the townspeople on orders of the local government.  Not to long after their murder, the family was buried together in a single tomb.  Nowadays this place is a for Catholics pilgrims to visit in Korea.  One warning though, if cemeteries bother you, you might find it difficult to get to this place.

Visiting Jeonju

Jeonju is in the western part of Korea, about one hour south of Daejon, and it one of my favourite cities to visit in this country.  It is similar in style to Gyeongju, with lots of old buildings and historical places to see, also the Koreans who work in the 'old city' speak very good English.  These photos are from Neososa Temple near Jeonju.

Ho-bak so, Miryang South Korea

Ho bak so is in a valley in the eastern park of Mirayng.  In this valley there are a couple of temples, some hiking trails, small waterfalls and 'the freezing place' which is a collection of rocks that release cold air during the summer and steam during the winter.  It is not that far from Ulsan as there is a new highway which almost directly connects you to this place.  All you have to do is take highway 24 west past Eon-yang(western park of Ulsan) and exit the highway after Gaijsan tunnel, which is a 4 km long tunnel.  There is a beautiful area, but it might be better to go here during spring or autumn, as it can be quite busy during the summer.  When you get here it is best to park at the first parking lot and not risk driving all the way to Ho bak so, it is best to walk the remainder 2 km.

At the start of a hiking trail.

A waterfall.

One of the temples.

Mrs. Ulsan at the freezing place.

Baek young sa. Temple in Sang-an dong, Ulsan South Korea

Baek young sa is located up a hill in  Sang-an dong, Ulsan.  It is easy enough to find it as there are ample signs to lead you to it.  The temple itself is under renovations right now and will look very nice when completed.  Also the location of the temple gives you some excellent views of the city of Ulsan.