Gyeongju National Park
Gyeongju National Park (Korean: 경주국립공원, 慶州國立公園) is located in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, and is the country's only historical national park.[1] It was first designated a national park in 1968. The park covers many of the principal Silla historical sites in Gyeongju City. It is divided into several non-contiguous sections: Gumisan and Danseoksan sections to the west of the city center; Hwarang, Seo-ak, 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).
| 경주국립공원, 慶州國立公園 | |
|---|---|
| Gyeongju National Park | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 A reconstructed pavilion at Anapji pond | |
| Area | 137.09 km2 (52.93 sq mi) |
| Established | 31 December 1968 |
| Governing body | Korea National Park Service |
| Gyeongju National Park | |
| Hangul | 경주국립공원 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 慶州國立公園 |
| Revised Romanization | Gyeongju Gungnip Gongwon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏngju Kungnip Kongwŏn |
Taebaeksan
The twenty-two national parks of South Korea.
Land-based parks are in red and marine parks are in blue.
Land-based parks are in red and marine parks are in blue.
References
- "Gyeongju: Intro". Korea National Park Service. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
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