National Park · South Korea
Gyeongju National Park
Gyeongju National Park is a national park in South Korea, covering 33,876 acres (13,709 ha), established in 1968.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Korea |
| Area | 33,876 acres (13,709 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 35.8675° N, 129.2225° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gyeongju National Park
Gyeongju National Park (Korean: 경주국립공원) is a national park in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the country's only historical national park. It was designated the country's national park on 31 December 1968. The park covers many of the principal Silla historical sites in Gyeongju City. It is divided into eight non-contiguous sections: Gumisan and Danseoksan sections to the west of the city center; Hwarang, Seoak, Sogeumgang, and Namsan sections in the heart of Gyeongju; Tohamsan section to the east, and Daebon section on the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Daegu International Airport (TAE) · Daegu, South Korea · 31.7 miles away
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) · Busan, South Korea · 50.2 miles away
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) · Cheongju, South Korea · 112.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gyeongju National Park?
Gyeongju National Park is in South Korea (35.8675° N, 129.2225° E).
When was Gyeongju National Park established?
Gyeongju National Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gyeongju National Park?
Gyeongju National Park covers 33,876 acres (13,709 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q491567 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongju_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).