Seokguram Grotto: Gyeongju's Gem

A beautiful Buddha made of harsh granite is the gem on display at the Seokguram Grotto.  The time that I went the shrine was undergoing restoration work. Nevertheless the Buddha was  still on display but picture taking was strictly prohibited. The place is on the Unesco World Heritage list together with Bulguksa Temple.

To get here you can either do a 1 hour hike  or take a 15 minute bus from Bulguksa Temple. Once you get to the entrance of the Grotto, you have to do a 20 minute walk through a forest trail.  The area offers gorgeous views of Gyeongju.