Bidding - the International Association of the Catalysis Societies

Post-Congress Tours
For those who can stay in Korea a few days more, following 3 tours are recommended
and we will help them make necessary arrangements with local travel agents.
• Gyeongju Tour (2 Nights and 3 Days)
Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Shilla Kingdom, is a real treasure city of cultural
relics and a "must" for any tourist. This tour covers Bulguk Temple, the best-known
Korean Buddhist temple. A city filled with cultural relics, Gyeongju dates back to the
1st century B.C. in the province of Gyeongsangdo. The incredible 992-year history of
the Silla dynasty makes today's Gyeongju a tourist's dream. This picturesque city allows
tourists to step back in time and not only experience the beauty of the land and exquisite
architecture, but also to view numerous relics from the Silla Dynasty. This city attracts
around 8~9 million tourists a year (both domestic and foreign). Some the most famous
sites here include: Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram grotto, the National Gyeongju
Museum, Daereungwon Royal burial grounds, Bunhwangsa Temple, Cheomseongdae
Observatory, Hwangnyongsa Temple, Ahnapji Pond, Poseokjeong Watercourse,
Namsan Mountain, Bomun Lake Resort. At the 2002 World Heritage Committee
gathering, Gyeongju’s relics were recognized among the world’s most treasured (for the
preservation of Gyeongju’s relics, UNESCO has placed many relics on the international
‘Cultural Treasure’).
Seoul
Gyeongju
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