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Morning Light in Cold Valley

Start your morning in the quiet, cool air of Samneunggol before the valley warms up.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Samneunggol

    Walk into Samneunggol to see the first Buddha figure, Seokjoseokga yeoraejwasang, sitting with crossed legs and a missing hand.

  2. 09:15

    Samneunggol

    Continue deeper into the valley to find Maaegwaneum Bodhisattva, a standing Buddha holding the Lamp of Pureness.

  3. 09:35

    Baeri Samneung Tombs

    Walk 13 minutes WNW to Baeri Samneung Tombs at the valley entrance to view the three standing Buddha statues inside the temple.

  4. 10:20

    Baeri Samneung Tombs

    Stay at Baeri Samneung Tombs to rest and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the burial mounds.

Local tip

The valley is known for its cold weather year-round, so bring a light layer even on warm days.

Check before you go

  • Check the route to Samneunggol as no specific transport details are provided in the context.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gyeongju (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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