[KOREA] 경주 GYEONGJU CHERRY BLOSSOM HUNT

Its been my top list must visit spring in Korea for LONGG TIME but because i was not confident yet with my Korean, so i never came here before. This city is famous not only in Spring but all around year for its beauty of nature and historical places since it was Korea's capital city in Shilla dynasty around 7th century. Be honest, i am totally not historical person (i put this sentence in everypost lol) so just let's get started!

경주

GYEONGJU

TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO SEOUL

By Bus from 경부 gyeongbu bus terminal to 경주 gyeongju bus terminal 

Takes around 2 hours 40 mins

Ticket price : ￦15.300/regular(R) ￦19800/premium(P)

By Train from 청량리 cheongyangni station (line 1)

Takes around 3 hours 40 mins

Ticket price : ￦15.300/mugunghwa train

ACCOMODATION IN GYEONGJU

스파락스

SPALUX

경북 경주시 원효로 14-1

노서동 136-4

₩12000/8 hours

i suggest this jimjilbang because this super luxury compared to other jimjilbang that i've tried before and located just a few walks away from bus terminal, so if you in budget and use midnight bus it's a perfect choice for you!

MUST VISIT GYEONGJU

#1

청삼대

CHEONGSAMDAE

#2

대릉원

DAEREUNGWON

#3

보문관광지

BOMUNGWANGWANGJI

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MUST EAT

actually in gyeongju is prefer coffeeshop hopping than eating because THEIR CAFES JUST TOO MUCH!!! even starbucks is cuter there but still you have to eat rite? So i recommended some famous cafes and famous restaurant that you have to visit!

#1

경주스타벅스

STARBUCKS

#2

아덴

ADEN

#3

야드

YARD

#4

순두부 맷돌

SUNDUBU " KOREAN SOFT TOFU SOUP" MAETDOL

경북 경주시 북군길 7

북군동 229-1

 ₩9000/portion

Actually i'm not a big fan of soupy things but my friends asked for it and OMGG it much better than any tofu soup that i've tried before. Super seafoody broth and softttttt tofu.  

#5

황남빵

HWANGNAM BBANG

경북 경주시 태종로 783

황오동 347-1

Special bread with full redbean filling from 3rd generation maker. Super famous and best souvernir from gyeongju. You can find many places also sell similar bread but this is the original one ♡

₩16000/20pieces or ₩24000/30pieces

[KOREA] GYEONGJU: 경주스타벅스 STARBUCKS HANOK IN GYEONGJU

Starbucks as a biggest coffee chain in Korea, created super unique building in Gyeongju. Since it is one of historical center in Korea, they built all in Hanok style building even for some branches have floor seats. But too bad they doesn't have special menu like Jeju island which have some menus that you can't find outside Jeju island. So here it is!

경주스타벅스

GYEONGJU STARBUCKS

고속터미널점 DT

BUS TERMINAL 

경북 경주시 태종로 686

사정동 488-7

대릉원점

DAEREUNGWON

경북 경주시 첨성로 125

황남동 140-2

*drive thru & floor seating

보문관광지점 DT

BOMUN LAKE MAIN BRANCH

경북 경주시 보문로 132-6

북군동 57-40 1~3층

*drive thru & floor seating

[KOREA]GYEONGJU: 야드 YARD CAFE

Another coffeeshop around bomun lake area! But not exactly next to the lake. Located on side road, this coffeeahop famous of because beautiful 2nd floor those have huge window that can see cherry blossom along the road directly! Beside that, they also served instagenic food and coffees! Is it worth it as 2nd must visit coffee in Gyeongju?

야드

YARD

HOW TO GO

경북 경주시 천군2길 2

천군동 431-7

OPEN HOURS

10.00~24.00

TOP MENUS

#1

프렌치 토스트 에그

FRENCH TOAST EGG

₩14000

Breakfast delights! French toast, sunny side egg, sausages and salad! Best sharing for 2 quite fulling and yummy!

TASTE 8/10

#2

케이크

CAKES

₩5500~6500

not sure how these tasted but so many variety and all looked very good!

#3

커피

COFFEE

₩4000~7000

The one that i ordered is 벚꽃아인슈페너botkotainsyupeno or cherry bloom einspanner ₩7000 ( limited time) you can choose whether americano or latte under the cream and i chose americano since i thought latte must be too milky for it. Actually that pink strawberry flavour whip on top and grated pink chocolate. It was good but notvsuper refreshing since the cream quite thick and heavy.

TASTE 9/10

After all, korean coffeeshop just tooooooo interesting and pretty so worth to try!

[KOREA] GYEONGJU: 아덴 ADEN CAFE

Gyeongju #1 most searched cafe on Naver and top list on Instagram LOL super hypeeeee! I was just wondering how it is and after i arrived there and i amazed by how big it is and super great location right face to the lake. From the far, you will see this cafe building looked like palace HAHA 2 floored and outdoor seats. Super spacious, pretty simple decoration, super lovely!

아덴

ADEN

HOW TO GO

경북 경주시 보문로 424-34

신평동 719-143

OPEN HOUR

10.00~23.00

[KOREA] GYEONGJU: 보문관광단지 BOMUN LAKE COMPLEX

It can be said as MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE to enjoy longggggg cherry blossom tunnel not only in Gyeongju but in Korea. This area made special for touristy area with luxurious hotel and hot spring area. You won't feel tired even after 10km walk around the lake because of cherry blossom. Not only tunnel, you can also find some small temples and pagodas around it.

보문관광지

BOMUN LAKE TOURIST AREA

HOW TO GO

take bus from Gyeongju bus terminal or take taxi around 30 mins ₩12000

BEST VISIT TIME

around early april