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Gyeongbuk
Gyeongju Silla ruins, Andong Hahoe Village, and Dokdo.
약 263만 명19,033 km²고려시대 (경주 중심)
About Gyeongbuk
North Gyeongsang Province is Korea's deepest historical treasure trove — the Silla millennium capital of Gyeongju, the Confucian village of Andong Hahoe, and Pohang's East Sea sunrise form a trifecta of must-visit destinations.
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Neighborhoods
Gyeongju Historic Area
UNESCO open-air museum of Bulguksa, Seokguram, Cheomseongdae, and royal tombs
Andong Hahoe Village
UNESCO clan village in a meander of the Nakdong River — living Confucian culture
Pohang Homigot
The iconic East Sea sunrise cape with its famous Hand of Harmony sculpture
Mungyeongsaejae
Historic Joseon-era mountain pass road now a scenic provincial park trail
Local Cuisine
Gyeongju Hwangnam Bread
경주 황남빵70-year-old oval pastry filled with sweet red bean paste — Gyeongju's edible icon
Andong Salted Mackerel
안동 간고등어Salt-preserved mackerel brought inland along old trade routes — Andong's pride
Andong Jjimdak
안동 찜닭Soy-braised chicken with glass noodles and vegetables — now a national favourite
Pohang Mulhoe
포항 물회Pohang's cold, vinegary raw-fish soup with East Sea seafood
Seasons
Spring
Mar–Apr: cherry blossoms along Bomun Lake and the Bulguksa approach road are legendary.
Summer
Jul–Aug: swimming at Pohang's Yeongildae and Gyeongju's illuminated Donggung & Wolji night scenes.
Autumn
Oct: Gyeongju's autumn foliage meets the Andong Mask Dance Festival — the province's peak season.
Winter
Jan 1: the Homigot Sunrise Festival draws tens of thousands for Korea's most cinematic New Year dawn.
City Highlights
Best Time to Visit
3-4월(벚꽃) · 10월(단풍)
Must-See Spots
- 경주 불국사·석굴암
- 안동 하회마을
- 포항 호미곶 일출
- 문경새재 도립공원
Travel Tips
- 경주는 자전거 대여 추천
- 안동 간고등어·찜닭 필수
- 경주·안동 묶어 2박 3일 추천
Getting There
KTX(신경주역)·고속버스·렌터카
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