Discount on admission to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju and summary of must-see viewing points
My husband and I enjoyed the night view of Gyeongju and headed to Bulguksa Temple the next day.
Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju was founded by Kim Dae-seong in 751 AD during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Silla and completed in 774 AD during the reign of King Hyegong of Silla.
It is located halfway west of Mt. Toham and is characterized by profound Buddhist thought. In particular, the soul of a genius artist at the time was expressed in a unique form, which became a monumental art work recognized for its excellence worldwide. 경주 불국사 입장료
Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju is a representation of the Silla people’s depiction of the ideal world of the other side of the world. 좋은뉴스
It is said to embody the world of Sakyamuni Buddha based on the Lotus Sutra, the world of Amitabha Buddha based on the Infinite Life Sutra, and the world of Vairocana Buddha based on the Avatamsaka Sutra.
The architectural structure of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju is largely divided into two areas. One centered on Daeungjeon Hall is Cheongungyo Bridge, Baekungyo Bridge, Jahamun Gate, Beomyeongru Pavilion, Jagyeongru Pavilion, Dabotap Tower, Seokgatap Tower, and Museojeon Hall.
Why was Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju listed on the World UNESCO List?
In December 1995, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto were jointly registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is said that this is because Bulguksa Temple is embodied as a temple building in accordance with Buddhist doctrine and boasts a unique architectural beauty in Asia.
It is splendidly composed of various types of well-trimmed stones, such as pole stones, arch stones, rounded pillar stones, and balustrade stones.
Is Gyeongju Bulguksa safe from the earthquake that occurred on September 12, 2016?
At that time, an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 occurred in Gyeongju. One of the handrails of Dabotap Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple was crooked, and three roof tiles of Daeungjeon Hall were damaged.
Other than that, there was no damage.
Bulguksa is a building that applied scientific earthquake-resistant design during the Shilla Dynasty. It is said that it was built with the ‘Grengi technique’, in which artificial stones are cut and interlocked on top of a rough natural stone granite to withstand earthquakes.
It’s like making the teeth of a cog wheel mesh.
Thousands of years later, at that time, I thought of how to apply such a method, and it is still Bulguksa that nodded to this day.
Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple admission discounts and must-see viewing points have been compiled.
Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple admission discount
Address
-Bulguksa Temple, 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk
-Bulguksa Temple, 15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk
■Fare
individual
Adult 6,000 won
Middle and high school students 4,000 won
Elementary school students 3,000 won
Free for children under 7 years old
organization
Middle and high school students 3,500 won
Elementary school students 2,500 won
2,000 won for children under 7 years old
No group adult rate
Discount and free admission to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju
Free for over 70 years of age (as of 1952)
Citizens of Gyeongju
Parents with children under 7
Disabled
a person of national merit
basic livelihood recipient
National Jogye Order of Faith holders
compulsory military service soldier
※Foreigners free of charge
ID required
■Operating hours
Monday – Friday 09:00 ~ 19:00
Last entry time 18:00
Saturday to Sunday 08:00 ~ 19:00
Last entry time 18:00
■Phone number
054-746-9913
■Parking available
1,000 won regardless of vehicle type
Bus 2,000 won
prepayment
When using public transportation
City Bus Intercity Bus Terminal No. 10, 11, 12
700 when using Express Bus Terminal
Available at Sunhwa Tour Bus Terminal
There is virtually no discount on admission to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju.
Only those eligible for free admission were organized separately.
Currently, those aged 70 or older and those born in 1952 can enter for free.
please! Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple admission discount and free admission, ID is required.
How was Bulguksa built?
It is said that most of Bulguksa Temple was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, the 25th year of King Seonjo’s reign in the Joseon Dynasty, leaving only some stone structures and lanterns.
It is said that the current appearance of Bulguksa Temple has been completed through several repairs to become a great temple that holds 7 national treasures.
My husband and I entered through the back gate without receiving a discount on admission to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju.
I searched for it with the navigation, but it guided me to the back door.
back door unheard
Bul-i-mun (不二門) is said to have originated from the meaning of ‘the truth is not two’.
It is said to symbolize that you have to pass through this place to enter the Buddha Land, the world of truth.
Cheonwangmun Gate
If you go to the main gate, you can pass through Cheonwangmun. It is said that the four heavenly kings are enshrined in the Cheonwangmun Gate.
I didn’t get a discount on the entrance fee to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, but I entered with the intention of making memories together.
It was a bit chilly that day because it was Mt. Toham.
Most of the temples are located in the mountains, so it’s a good idea to bring a coat when visiting any temple.
I came in without getting a discount on the entrance fee to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, but I can’t give up.
What you see in the picture now is Daeungjeon.
Daewoongjeon is a Buddhist temple that enshrines Buddha Shakyamuni as Treasure No. 1774.
It was reconstructed after the fall of the castle on April 8, 681, and it is said that it is a building built through reconstruction in 1765, and it is the appearance of the existing building.
It is not allowed to take pictures inside the Daeungjeon Hall.
In front of Daeungjeon are Seokgatap and Dabotap.
Treasure No. 20 Dabotap
This is the Dabotap Pagoda on the 10 won coin.
The height of Dabotap Pagoda is 10.29 meters, which is similar to Seokgatap Pagoda. The pagoda was built in the 10th year of King Gyeongdeok.
There is a testimony that in 1925, when the country was occupied by Japanese imperialism, the Japanese completely dismantled and repaired the pagoda, wrapping the treasures inside in a cloth.
There must be 4 stone lion statues in the Dabotap Tower. Currently, there is only one left, but it is known that Japan plundered it during the Japanese occupation period. I still don’t know where he is.
Seokga Tower
Right next to Dabotap is Seokgatap, a three-story stone pagoda.
It is presumed to have been created during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Unified Silla. It is a stone pagoda with a three-story pagoda body built on a two-tiered stylobate, and is said to be a work of Unified Silla.
The pagoda was damaged by grave robbers in 1966, and in December of that year, while repairing the pagoda, a square space in front of the body stone, which used to enshrine Buddha’s relics, was discovered, and various artifacts were found. Among them, National Treasure No. 126 “Mugujeonggwangdae Daranigyeong” is said to be made of mulberry paper with the world’s oldest woodblock printing technique.
It is estimated that the headdress of the pagoda was lost before the 16th century, and it was restored in 1973 after the headdress of the east and west three-story stone pagodas of Silsangsa Temple in Namwon.
The two stone pagodas are made of granite and show the excellent masonry skills of the Silla Dynasty.
I didn’t get a discount on the entrance fee to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, but there is a difference between weekends and weekdays.
It was a weekday when I went with my husband, and I went with my mom on the weekend.
I have seen Daeungjeon since there are many people here, but this is also a place that I cannot leave out.
The architectural structure of this
The space above the stone podium is the land of Buddha
It is said that the space under the stone podium signifies this world.
It is said that this structure is resistant to earthquakes.
As I said earlier, the Grengi technique!!
Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju is said to be a masterpiece of Buddhist art.
It is still showing the unchanging appearance of the construction method of that time.
Of course, it has been lost and changed due to many invasions in history, but its status is strong.
When I was young, I remember taking a lot of pictures because I received a discount on the admission fee to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, but this time I looked back and looked at the viewing points.
It is surprising that it contains not only historical value but also scientific methods.
I’ve only been passing by, but it’s nice to take a closer look.
You can’t get a discount on the admission fee to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, but you can feel the historical value and Buddhist art of our Silla era!!
I would like you to take this as a viewing point.
Then I will go to see Seokguram Grotto.~!