Gyeongju (often spelled as "Kyongju") is to Korea what Kyoto is to Japan. Both were ancient capitals that served not only as political centers of power, but also as sources of many cultural and religious practices and treasures. The city has a very long history, tracing its origins back to 57BC, the same year in which Julius Caesar brought Gaul under his control. It was the seat of power for the Shilla dynasty, responsible for first unifying Korea during the 7th century. It remained the seat of power until the 10th century. Present day Gyeongju is a relatively small city of approximately 300,000 residents. There are still many tumuli, temples, shrines palace remains, pleasure gardens and other sites in and around the city, which accounts for its large tourist draw.

Lodging & Neighborhood:

Gyeongju Chosun Hotel

Some Attractions:

Cheomseongdae Observatory	Posukjung Watercourse	Anapji Pond	Bulguksa Temple
Seokguram Grotto	Kyongju National Museum

Additional Resources:
Gyeongju Information (by Korea National Tourist Organization)
Gyeongju City