We spent our first day in Gyeongju, visiting Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Anapji Pond, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and the Daereungwon Royal Burial Grounds all in the pouring rain.
The next day, we visited the national museum that explained thousands of years of Korea history and featured many artifacts found in the tombs of royal families from the various time periods. From there we made our to Yangdong Folk Village just north of Gyeongju. This village was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2010 as many villagers still live in the houses that their ancestors built nearly 600 years ago.
In Gyeongju, we stayed in a "love motel" - this is the name foreigners have given to a type of motel that is often the cheapest and most convenient accommodation in South Korea. Love motels are easy to spot with bold, sometimes castle-style exteriors and bright signs. They provide all the ammenities lovers could want including privacy when checking in, face masks, shampoo and conditioner, and DVDs. At the motel we stayed in, there was even a computer with internet, so at less than $40 per night, it worked for us!
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