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Gyeongju National Park is divided into three districts: Namsan, Bulguk, Bada, and Hwangnam.

The area around Namsan is distinct. While not as spectacular as Seoraksan or Seoul's Bukhansan,

and not as large in scale,

Namsan was the capital's guardian mountain for the millennium of Silla, and thanks to Silla's splendid Buddhist culture, Namsan boasts a vast array of Buddhist cultural assets.

The entire mountain is a vast field museum, exuding a mystical aura.

Furthermore, Gyeongju City itself has few apartments, allowing visitors to experience the pure natural environment of the Korean Peninsula.

Gyeongju National Park boasts stunning ocean views, to the point where it has its own separate marine area. For example, the Tomb of King Munmu of Silla, unlike other great kings of Silla, is located in the ocean. This symbolizes the king's determination to protect Silla's sea even after death. Furthermore, while civilians were barred from access for decades due to its naval base,

It was opened around 2012, making the Columnar Joints of Yangnam-myeon, Gyeongju well-known.

Like Jeju Island, it has geological features formed by lava flows,

and has been designated a World Natural Heritage Site. This sea, in particular, has made Gyeongju a famous East Sea attraction.

Gyeongju boasts Bomun Lake.

In the 1970s, under the leadership of the Park Chung-hee regime,

Gyeongju was planned as a world-class tourist destination, with projects such as the restoration of Bulguksa Temple, Anapji Pond,

and the excavation of Cheonmachong Tomb.

A tourist complex was developed along the lakeshore around Bomun Lake, including large hotels, various convention centers,

and Gyeongju World.

It is also a gateway to Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto.

It is also the location of the recent APEC summit.