Bulguksa and Seokguram

Local tip

Book a Templestay night for meditation, chanting and the pre-dawn bell.

Getting there

Nearest airport

Busan Gimhae (PUS), 90 km, or KTX to Singyeongju

Suggested stay

2 days

Best season

Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Visa and entry: South Korea

Visa-free for many nationalities with a K-ETA, or a visa for others.

Some countries have been temporarily exempted from the K-ETA; check whether yours is. Templestay bookings are made on the official Templestay site.

Official site: k-eta.go.kr ↗

Rough daily cost per person

Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.

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