UNESCO World Heritage

Bulguksa Temple

불국사

Considered the essence of Silla Buddhist art, Bulguksa Temple is a representative temple of Gyeongju, which blossomed with a brilliant Buddhist culture.

Audio guide15 stories · about 22 min
Address385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-김지호 · 공공누리 제1유형

About

Considered the essence of Silla Buddhist art, Bulguksa Temple is a representative temple of Gyeongju, which blossomed with a brilliant Buddhist culture. It is a place that realized the ideal Buddhist world that the Silla people imagined in their minds into reality. Due to its outstanding architectural beauty and artistry, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 along with Seokguram Grotto.

Within the temple grounds, there are two beautiful stone pagodas called Dabotap Pagoda and Seokgatap, as well as numerous National Treasures and treasures, allowing you to fully feel the breath of Silla that has transcended a thousand years of time. Boasting beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, it is a place where the footsteps of visitors never cease.

Stories you can hear here

15 stories · about 22 min

  • IntroThe Four Lions and the Missing Relics31 sec
  • SpotCheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) & Baegun-gyo (White Cloud Bridge)The Rainbow Hidden Under the Thirty-Four Stairsabout 1 min
  • SpotJahamun (Purple Mist Gate)Jahamun (Purple Mist Gate), Where Reddish-Gold Light Lingers Like Mistabout 2 min
  • SpotDabotap PagodaThe Secret of the Stone Lion on the 10-Won Coinabout 1 min
  • SpotSeokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda)The Stone Pagoda That Left No Shadow on Yeongji Pondabout 2 min
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  • SpotGreat Hero HallThe Dragon Biting a Fish Under the Eavesabout 2 min
  • SpotHall of the Bodhisattva of CompassionA Thousand Eyes and Hands on the Hillabout 1 min
  • SpotVairocana(Cosmic Buddha) HallThe Hall of Wisdom with Hands Intertwined in Reverseabout 2 min
  • SpotThe Disciples’ HallThe Sixteen Disciples Beyond the Stone Towers55 sec
  • SpotParadise HallThe Golden Pig Hidden Behind the Signboardabout 1 min
  • SpotBeomyeongnu PavilionPot-Shaped Stone Pillars Resembling Mount Meruabout 2 min
  • SpotYeonhwagyo and Chilbogyo BridgesThe Lotus-Engraved Stairs and the Rainbow Archabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Buddha's Land Built Above Chilbogyoabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Golden Pig Hidden Behind the Signboardabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Stone Retaining Wall of 751about 2 min
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