Cherry Blossom Tour Itinerary You Must Go to Gyeongju

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🚗 Morning: Leisurely start to feel the spring of Gyeongju

1. Bomunho Cherry Blossom Road Drive & Walk (09:00~10:30)
• One of the representative cherry blossom spots in Gyeongju, the cherry blossoms in full bloom along the lake are spectacular.
• It is a good cherry blossom drive course when driving, and it is also recommended to walk or rent a bicycle and take a leisurely look around.
• There are many good points to take pictures with the lake and cherry blossoms in the background at Bomunjeong.

2. Brunch at a cafe near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (10:30~11:30)
• There are many pretty cafes near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond that give off the feel of Gyeongju's Hanok.
• Enjoy a cup of coffee and brunch at a rooftop cafe with a great cherry blossom view.

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🌸 Afternoon: Harmony of Gyeongju’s Historic Sites and Cherry Blossoms

3. Bulguksa Cherry Blossom Road & Temple Tour (11:30~13:30)
• Bulguksa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is not only beautiful in itself, but also in spring, the cherry blossom road around the temple grounds and entrance is very beautiful.
• There are many good spots to take pictures with cherry blossoms in the background of Dabotap and Seokgatap.

4. Lunch (Enjoy Gyeongju’s Traditional Food) (13:30~14:30)
• Go near Bulguksa or downtown and taste Gyeongju’s specialty ‘Gyeongju Bread’ or ‘Ssambap Set Meal’.

5. Cheomseongdae & Daereungwon Stroll (14:30~16:30)
• The area around Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju’s representative historic site, offers the best view in spring with cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers.

• You can also feel the history of the Silla royal tombs while looking around the inside of Daereungwon (Cheonmachong).

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🌙 Evening: Emotional night view and delicious dinner

6. Hwangridan-gil walk & dinner (17:00~19:00)
• A hot place in Gyeongju where emotional cafes and unique restaurants are gathered.
• Take a leisurely walk and take pictures on a street where hanoks and cherry blossoms come together.
• Have dinner with traditional food (Korean food, tteokgalbi, grilled Korean beef, etc.) at a restaurant with a hanok feel.

7. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond night view (19:30~20:30)
• A place where the lights come on when the sun sets, creating a fantastic night view.
• The impressive scenery of the reflections on the lake and cherry blossoms combined is a must-visit at night!

8. Move to accommodation & finish (21:00~)
• Rest comfortably at a hotel or hanok stay located in Bomun Complex.

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📌 Additional tips

✅ There are many tourists during the cherry blossom season, so it is a good idea to check the parking space in advance when moving by car. ✅ You can travel more efficiently by renting a bicycle or electric kickboard. ✅ The cherry blossoms are at their most beautiful from late March to early April, and it is important to check real-time blooming information.