[National Park Stamp Tour] 3. Gyeongju National Park

The only privately owned park, well-preserved Silla historical and cultural relics and beautiful natural scenery are harmonized, making it a beloved destination for many domestic and international visitors. It is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage site, divided into 8 zones, including Tohamsan Mountain, which embraces the masterpiece of Buddhist culture, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, and Namsan Mountain, known as an open-air museum.

Source: Introduction in the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

Got the stamp at Samneung Visitor Center!!!

While looking around, I found Samneung

This is the famous Poseokjeong

It is said that people floated cups on the water channel and recited poems and enjoyed themselves. I believe that the spirit of our people originated here.

National Park Designation Date: 1968. 12. 31.

Nearby Attractions

Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Samneung Forest, Sinseonam, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyochon Village, Anapji Pond (Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond)

Food

Hanwoo Mulhoe (Cold Noodles with Beef), Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew), Tteokgalbi (Grilled Short Ribs)

Interpretation Program

[Learning Bulguksa Temple, Feeling Nature]

-Bulguksa Temple, Daily at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM (Free)

Source: Introduction in the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

1. How to Obtain a Stamp Passport

• Pickup Locations: 22 National Parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(From Wednesday, March 3, 2021, until supplies last at each park facility)

• Call the visitor center of each national park in advance to check availability!

• Quantity and Price: 20,000 copies / Passport is free

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2. How to Get Your Passport Stamped (Where to Get Your Stamp)

• Stamping Locations: 22 parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(Visitor centers of each national park - Refer to the list below)

• Check the operating hours and closed days of each visitor center before visiting.

• Stamping Method: Get a stamp for each national park at the designated location

and stamp it on the corresponding page in your National Park Passport.

• Commemorative Gifts: Available after collecting 10 stamps / 21 stamps

[Source] National Park Stamp Tour + Passport Obtaining Method, Stamping Locations and Commemorative Gifts Summary|