Richard, Holly and June
Silla burial mounds built after the period of the Three Kingdoms
Footpath to the Temple
Footpath leading to Bulguksa Temple
Bridge to the Temple
Bridge over a small pond on the way to the Bulguksa Temple
Guardians
These statues guard the entrance to the Bulguksa temple grounds.
Lanterns
It was the weekend when Koreans celebrate Budda's birthday. There were many special decorations, including these lanterns.
Good Luck
In South Korea cairns or stacked stones are quite prevalent, often found along roadsides and trails, up on mountain peaks, and adjacent to Buddhist temples. Hikers frequently add stones to existing cairns trying to get just one more on top of the pile, to bring good luck. This tradition has its roots in the worship of San-shin, or Mountain Spirit, so often still revered in Korean culture
Cairns
A Gate
A the Bulguksa Temple
Lotus Flower
A fast ride
Carriage rides are popular in Gyeongju.
Woljeonggyo Bridge
A Door
Yangdong Folk Village
A traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty
Anapji Pond
The pond was originally built in Wolseung Fortress (erected in 101 AD during the Silla period), but the fortress was destroyed and now lies in ruins. In 1974, an excavation project revealed large spherical shapes (measuring 200 meters in diameter and 180 meters in height) which indicated that 3 islands had been located in the pond. Thanks to these important findings and existing historical records, Anapji Pond has been restored to nearly its former glory.
Peaceful Forest
On the hill where the Banwolseong Fortress once stood.
Anapji Pond at Sunset
The next day when the crowds had all left and it was peaceful.
Sunset at Gyeongju
Silla burial mounds
