[2025 Gyeongju Attraction] Travel Guide for Bunhwangsa Temple and Stone Brick Pagoda (Updated Feb)

#falltrip Bunhwangsa Temple, was built in 634. There is a three-tiered pagoda (National Treasure No.30), though it is presumed that it was originally seven or nine stories. Pats of the pagoda collapsed over time, and it was renovated in 1915. During the renovation, a stone reliquary was discovered with coins used in Song China. This suggests that it was also renovated at the beginning of the 12th century. Shells from Taiwan and Okinawa were also found on site, showing the reach of the Silla kingdom. The pagoda used to be hollow but now it is filled with the collapsed remains of the other floors.

📍 Bunhwangsa Green Barley Field Bunhwangsa is a charming place with canola flowers in spring and poppies and green barley fields in summer. I visited around mid-May, and the green barley field was growing. The wide expanse of green is a healing sight for the eyes. If you visit on a good day, you can take refreshing photos full of summer vibes. There are no bus stops nearby, so I recommend taking a taxi or a ride-hailing service. The parking lot is right in front and is quite spacious, so you don't have to worry about parking.

Bunhwangsa Temple in South Korea is truly interesting. This old temple with unique statues around it tells a buddhist influence in South Korea during the ancient times. The theee layer temple certainly a great inspiration for architectural studies. I will certainly return here. Amazing. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway