I travel to the most traditional city in Korea (feat. Kdrama)
'Gyeongju, Korea' today, I came to gyeongju the name of this place is oreung gyeongju oreung refers to a group of tombs located in the city of gyeongju, which is histroic city in south korea wow, so beautiful flowers haven't bloomed yet, but pretty the tombs were built during the silla dynasty, which was one of the three kingdoms of korea and existed from 57 BC to 935 AD there are three main tombs in the gyeongju oreung group, which are known as cheongmachong, hwangnamdaechong, and banwolseong cheonmachong is the most famous of the three, and it is named after the heavenly horse painting that was found inside the tomb the tomb is believed to be the burial site of a silla king or noble man, and it contains number of artifacts that gave insight into the culture and daily life of the silla people there is a lake here it is really beautiful so many people come here the silla dynasty was known for its elaborate burial customs, and the tombs at gyeongju oreung are some of the best preserved examples of this tradition there are 23 tombs in total. arranged in a north south line, with the largest and most important tomb located at the northern end of the site the tombs are made of stone and have a unique shape, with a cylindrical base and a square top they were built without the use of mortar, using a technique known as dry stone walling the tombs are believed to contain the remains of silla royalty and their belongings the largest tomb, known as cheonmachong, or heavily horse tomb, is the most famous of the group It was discovered in 1973 and has been excavated to reveal a wealth of artifacts, including a gold crown, jewelry, pottery, and weapons gyeongju oreung is an important historical and cultural site in south korea, and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 200 I think the flowers will bloom next week (I heard a bird) (whistle) (failed) (whistle again) (no answer) the name of this place is gyochon traditional village gyeongju gyochon traditional village is a historical village located in the city of gyeongju, south korea the village is known for its well preserved traditional korean houses, which date back to the joseon dynasty the village is situated in a rural area and is surrounded by rice paddies and scenic mountains It is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience traditional korean culture and architecture visitors to the village can explore the various traditional houses, which are known as hanok in korean, and learn about the customs and lifestyles of the korean people from centuries ago In addition to the traditional houses, the village also features a number of museums, cultural centers, and craft shops where visitors can learn about and purchase traditional korean crafts and souvenirs the village is also known for its delicious local cuisine, which includes dishes such as makgeolli (rice wine), grilled eel, and acorn jelly gyeongju gyochon traditional village is a must visit destination for anyone interested in korean culture and history If offers a unique glimpse into the traditional way of life in korea, and it is a beautiful and peaceful place to explore and experience the country's rich cultural heritage the name of this place is woljeong bridge woljeong bridge is a historical bridge located in the city of gyeongju in south korea it is also known as anapji bridge or moonlight bridge, and is considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the south korea the bridge was originally built during the silla dynasty, which ruled korea from 57 BC to 935 AD It was constructed over the woljeonggyo stream, which flows through gyeongju and was an important source of water for the city the bridge was part of a larger network of water management ststems that the silla dynasty developed to ensure a stable water supply for their capital the original woljeong bridge was destroyed during the japanese invasion of korea in the late 16th century, but it was later rebuilt during the joseon dynasty in the 18th century the bridge that stands today is a reconstruction of the joseon-era bridge, which was again destroyed during the korean war in the 1950s the current woljeong bridge is a beautiful wooden structure that spans the woljeonggyo stream It is designed in a traditional korean style, with a curved roof that gives it a distinctive shape the bridge is illuminated at night, creating a romantic and picturesque atmophere today, woljeong bridge is a popular tourist attraction in gyeongju, attracting visitors from around the world It is also a symbol of Korea's rich cultural heritage and the ingenuity of its ancient civilization now I'm going to cheomseongdae way to cheomseongdae I arrived in cheomseongdae cheomseongdae built during the reign of queen seondeok, is the oldest astronomical observatory in asia this observatory is a valuable cultural heritage showing the highly scientific development of that time an old record states, "people can climb up through its middle" it seems that one placed a ladder on its outside, entered inside through a window, and climbed up to the top via another ladder to observe the stars astronomy was deeply related to agricultures as farming times can be determined according to the movements of the stars it was also deeply related to politics in that the horoscope was considered to be important in the ancient nation, since the good or bad fortune of a nation could be predicted according to the results of their observation of the stars the name of this place is gyerim forest gyerim is the legendary birthplace of the founder of gyeongju kim alji this forest had remained from the foundation of the silla kingdom originally called, "Syrim", it was remained "Gyerim" after the birth of alji according to legend, in the 4th year of king talhae when a cock crowed in sirim woods, a bright light broke through the woods there was a small golden chest hung on a tree with the crowing of the cock under the tree the king promptly came to the forest and opened the chest to find a bright infant inside the king gave him a name alji, meaning a child, and the surname kim, meaning gold because he had been found in a gold chest here remains a monument commemorating the birth of kim alji built by the 3rd year of king sunjo of the joseong dynasty
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