10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Gyeongju

Solgeo Art Museum is located within Gyeongju World Culture Expo. You may have to walk a bit more than expected, but the path to the museum is beautiful, so that should at least make the walk enjoyable. It houses some fine artwork, but the most popular aspect of the museum is actually the windows that capture the outside landscape like a painting. Each space is designed with beauty in mind, and the admission fee is not at all expensive. It's a place you'll want to visit every season.

The KPop Museum welcomes visitors with music right from the entrance. The stairs have a sheet music motif and play piano sounds with each step. Naturally, it's very popular with children. Records and music-related items dating from the 1920s to the present day are on display, and sometimes you can even listen to the music yourself. This is a must-see place for all music lovers. Somehow, you'll end up loving music even more.

Bomun Lake, an artificial lake, was built into a tourist complex with accommodations such as hotels and condos, as well as a variety of entertainment outlets such as a museum, water park and golf course. If you stay at one of the accommodations, walking or riding around Bomun Lake is a breeze. There are lots of things to see and do within the complex, so you may not be able to appreciate everything on offer if you don't plan ahead.

Hwangnidan-gil, or Hwangnidan Street, is full of cafes and restaurants sporting unique concepts. There are plenty of new buildings, but the secret to its popularity is the old buildings and traditional Korean homes (Hanok) from the '60s and '70s that are still well-preserved. The street is close to the famous Daereungwon Tomb Complex and Cheomseongdae, meaning that it's a place where Gyeongju's past and present come together. Sitting at a modern cafe and looking at Daereungwon might feel just a tad surreal. This place is also great for taking a break and enjoying the rest of Gyeongju while visiting Bomun Lake.

Jungang Market (lit. Central Market), the largest traditional market in Gyeongju, has been running a night market full of local food since 2016. People come at all hours of the day to shop at the permanent market during the day and enjoy the nightlife when the sun goes down. In Gyeongju, where there are so many things to see, you're bound to get hungry quickly and frequently. This place full of food can now be considered a must-stop spot when travelling in Gyeongju. If you're up for a full day of activity, visit Bomun Lake during the day and check out the night market here thereafter. Even with a short itinerary, you'll be able to get everything you want out of your Gyeongju trip.