Golgakdan
in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.835 and 129.251 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 50' 6" and E 129° 15' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:42 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 5:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.046 and -53.541 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Punta del Diablo
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Golgakdan

Golgakdan in Gyeongsangbuk-do is a city located in South Korea about 174 mi (or 279 km) south-east of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Golgakdan is now 02:42 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Golgakdan, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Pohang Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Gyeongju Historic Areas in a distance of 3 mi (or 6 km), South-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ocheon, Pohang, Gampo, Heunghae and Singwang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hyundai Gyeongju

Address
1,8 mi
338, Bomun-ro
38117 Gyeongju-si
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Gyeongju

Address
1,9 mi
484-7 Bomun-ro
38117 Kyongju
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kensington Resort Gyeongju

Address
1,9 mi
11-1 Bukgun-dong
780-280 Gyeongju
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Tours-TV.com: Gyeongju National Museum

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

South Korea : Gyeongju. (国立庆州博物馆). See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Gyeongju-National-Museum .


Tours-TV.com: Silla Kingdom History Journey

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

South Korea : Gyeongju. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Silla-Kingdom-History-Journey .


경북 경주의 밤 / The night of Gyeongju(Anapji) 2011

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 00:07 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: JH Park

(2011.8.5) 경주의 밤 풍경은 처음이었다. 안압지 지붕 위에는 달이 걸려있었다.


경주-Gyeongju Cherry Blossoms

Published: February 15, 2009
Length: 15:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Crimson North

동구 gives me the low-down on the cherry blossoms in Gyeongju (shot in 2007). --------------------------------------------------------------- Korean EFL Blog: http://www.scroozle.com Canadian...


꽃과 열차 / flower & Train (Gyeongju, Korea) 2011

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 59:39 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: JH Park

(2011.8.5) 연꽃 너머로 열차가 다르는 현재의 경주, 코스모스 너머로는 첨성대에 이르는 경주가 있었다.


新羅の古都 慶州 2011.10.24

Published: November 07, 2011
Length: 29:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrYoshi3838

新羅の古都 慶州を旅する。


경주(慶州)동궁( 東宮)과 월지(月池)-안압지(雁鴨池)

Published: November 21, 2014
Length: 23:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Busan Story

경주(慶州)동궁( 東宮)과 월지(月池)-안압지(雁鴨池) 가을에 보는 주간사진-야간사진.


노을+꽃+열차 / Sunset+Flower+Trains, KOREA

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 24:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: JH Park

(2011.8.4~5) 꽃 향기 너머로 열차가 달리고 있었다. 노을+꽃+열차 / Sunset+Flower+Trains, KOREA.


경주동아마라톤대회 출전기/2013년10월13일

Published: October 15, 2013
Length: 33:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joo ho Lee

2013년10월13일 경주동아마라톤대회 출전기 웅상마라톤클럽.


2011慶州世界文化EXPO 広報映像日本語版

Published: July 10, 2011
Length: 51:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lovejohnhoon146annex

2011慶州世界文化EXPO 広報映像日本語版 2011경주세계문화엑스포 CF in japanese.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gyeongju

Gyeongju is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km with a population of 269,343 people according to the 2008 census. Gyeongju is 370 km southeast of Seoul, and 55 km east of the provincial capital, Daegu.

Located at 35.85, 129.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
57 BC establishments, Cities in North Gyeongsang Province, Gyeongju

Cheomseongdae

Cheomseongdae is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae means star-gazing tower in Korean. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving observatory in East Asia. It dates to the 7th century to the time of kingdom of Silla, which had its capital in Gyeongju. Cheomseongdae was designated as the country's 31st national treasure on December 20, 1962.

Located at 35.8364, 129.222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Treasures of South Korea, Astronomical observatories in South Korea, Science and technology in Korea, Silla, Buildings and structures in North Gyeongsang Province, Korean astronomy, 7th-century architecture

Gyeongju National Museum

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. The museum is located immediately adjacent to the royal tomb complex, in an area which also includes the Gyerim forest, Cheomseongdae observatory, Banwolseong palace, and Anapji Pond.

Located at 35.829, 129.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums established in 1915, History museums in South Korea, National museums of South Korea, Museums in Gyeongju, Archaeology of Korea

Anapji

Anapji, or Anap Pond is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.

Located at 35.8346, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of South Korea, Geography of North Gyeongsang Province, Silla, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Banwolseong

Banwolseong (半月城, literally “Half Moon Fortress”), also commonly known as Wolseong Palace, was the royal palace compound of the Korean Silla monarchy at their capital in Gyeongju during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE-938 CE). It takes its name from the approximate outline of the palace walls which were shaped like a crescent moon. Banwolseong has been also known as Sinwolseong or Jaeseong, which means where the king resides.

Located at 35.8313, 129.223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Silla, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Castles in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Bunhwangsa

Bunhwangsa (literally "Fragrant Emperor Temple") is a temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea. It is located in Gyeongju. The temple is recorded to have been built in 634 under the auspices of Queen Seondeok. Today the temple is still used by a small group of worshipers but in its heyday, the temple covered several acres and was one of the four main temples of the Silla Kingdom used by the state to ask the Buddha to bless the kingdom. The ruins of Hwangnyongsa Temple lay nearby.

Located at 35.8407, 129.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pagodas, Buddhist temples in Gyeongju, National Treasures of South Korea

Phaethon (roller coaster)

Phaethon is a steel inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which is opened in 2007. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster

Located at 35.8367, 129.28 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roller coasters in South Korea, Roller coasters introduced in 2007

Daegu Physical Education High School

Daegu Physical Education High School is special-education school in Daegu in South Korea. The school's centered education summed up four ones. First, a person being respected by right manner and correct actions. Second, a creative person investigating education ability. Third, the person that basic physical strength and a special match function are excellent. Fourth, a person developing careerso as to meet talent, aptitude. The motto is "standing on the top".

Located at 35.8399, 129.286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 2003, High schools in South Korea, Schools in Daegu

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Golgakdan, 골각단