[2025 Gyeongju Attraction] Travel Guide for Tongiljeon (Updated Apr)

#Gyeongju #Gyeongju Unification Hall Few people come here for sightseeing, including me! After being driven there by a local friend, It turns out that there is such a place with historical significance in the suburbs. I was deeply moved. King Munmu inherited the achievements of his father, King Taizong Wulie, destroyed Goguryeo, prevented the invasion of Tang, and achieved the unification of the Three Kingdoms. The king said: When I die, I will be cremated and buried in the East China Sea. Then it will become the guardian dragon of the East Sea and protect Silla. According to the king's will, it will be cremated in Buddhist style and its remains will be enshrined there. Daewang Rock is a rock formation about 20 meters long located 200 meters from the sea! Currently, you can see the introduction in the museum in Gyeongju (the last picture) I have always wanted to go to that beach and see it with my own eyes. I am truly in awe of this great king! So loving to his people.

#falltrip Another more dignified story is how he regained the confidence of his soldiers. During a battle with a rebel army, a large star fell from the sky. His soldiers believed it to be a bad omen and refused to fight. Kim used a large kite with a fireball on it to make it look like the star returned to the sky, thus rallying his troops. Seowonmun. For locations is 6 Chilbulam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

#falltrip It was at this location that the young Hwarang soldiers were trained during the Silla Dynasty. In 1977, this palace was built under the leadership of President Park Chung Hee to commemorate the unification of the three kingdoms to create the Unified Silla era. Enshrined here are the three men responsible for unification: King Muyeol, King Munmu, and Gen. Kim Yusin. Their portraits are in the central building and there are many works of art along the perimeter of the complex. You can read the man stories of the leaders.