North Gyeongsang

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' North Gyeongsang'(경상 북도 Gyeongsangbuk-do, 慶尙北道) is a province of South Korea where Buddhist traditions of the Silla kingdom and the centre of Confucian philosophies meet.

South Korea-North Gyeongsang.svg|Map of North Gyeongsang

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Cities

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GPS 36.5667,128.7167|zoom=11 Andong - home to the Hahoe Folk Village and Confucian teachings, as well as being famous for growing arguably the most delicious apples in all of Korea.
GPS 35.8667,128.6000|zoom=11 Daegu - the largest city in the province.
GPS 36.1194,128.3444|zoom=11 Gumi - industrial city considered the gateway of the Korean electronic industry.
GPS 36.133333,128.1|zoom=11 Gimcheon - the city with a number of beautiful parks and the famous temple, Jikjisa.
GPS 35.8500,129.2167|zoom=11 Gyeongju - the former capital of the Silla kingdom.
GPS 36.0322222,129.365|zoom=11 Pohang - center of steel production, and the largest port city on the east coast where ferries leave for Ulleungdo.
GPS 35.973196,128.938612|zoom=11 Yeongcheon - historic city full of temples.

More Destinations

Gyeongsan Gatbawi Buddha - Buddha of Medicine at Gatbawi, Palgongsan Provincial Park

GPS 37.5,130.8667|zoom=11 Ulleungdo island - remote scenic island in the middle of the east sea.
GPS 37.242,131.866|zoom=11 Dokdo island - east of Ulleungdo, a small disputed island rich in natural resources beneath the sea.
GPS 36.411981,129.193163|zoom=11* Juwangsan National Park - 주왕산 - smallest of the national parks, known for its striking shaped limestone peaks and clear waterfalls.
GPS 36.790859,128.917701|zoom=11Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park - remote with few crowds even in peak season, also one time residence of several notable scholars, kings and holy men. - GPS 36.052039,128.630985|zoom=11Palgongsan Provincial Park - sprawling forests, near Daegu, it's home to numerous cultural assets.

North Gyeongsang Halal Explorer

Dotted with historic temples and grandiose park reserves, this region is the cultural epicentre of the nation. Gyeongju listed as one of the world's 10 most important ancient cultural cities by UNESCO is where you'll find the venerated remnants of the longest running state in Korean history and the Silla kingdom. Andong and the gateway to Confucian teachings and Korean traditions. Still guided largely by Confucian rules, this area is considered one of the more conservative regions in South Korea.

Geographically it is bordered by Sobaek-san, a mountain range that includes Songni-san, in the north and in the west. And in the east before meeting the sea are the Taebaek Mountains that reaches from North Korea.

Local Languages

The Gyeongsang province including the south as well as the north have a distinctive accent that many Koreans consider harsher than let's say the Seoul accent. The accent has more tones to it and sounds more rhythmic. It may be compared to how Japanese sounds.

Travel to North Gyeongsang

대구역 전경 - Daegu train station

There's an international airport in Daegu with limited connections to China and Japan. Other international flights come to Busan and Seoul, and the KTX high-speed train passes through North Gyeongsang on its way between those cities. There's also several normal-speed train lines in the province, and buses run just about everywhere.

Ferries run from Pohang to Ulleungdo island.

Get Around

Buses and taxis.

What to See

Bulguksa - Bulguksa Korea-Gyeongju-Daewangam-Underwater tomb of King Munmu of Silla-01 - King Munmu's Tomb

Most of the attractions are naturally around the historically rich Gyeongju area.

Bulguksa has a representative relic from the Silla Dynasty.
Goryeong Daegaya Historic Site features historical remains of the a confederacy that flourished for 520 years during the Three Kingdoms period.
Hahoe Village is a well preserved, living, functioning traditional village from the Jeoson perioid based on Confucius traditions.
Seokuram Grotto has one of the world's finest shrines of Buddha. Both Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa have been inducted into the list of World Cultural Heritage sites from UNESCO.
Buseoksa is the home of the second oldest wooden structure and head temple of Hwaeom sect.
Jijiksa in the town of Gimcheon is one of the oldest temples in South Korea.

Halal Restaurants in North Gyeongsang

Not normally distinguished for its food and the region's best known regional speciality is the Andong jjimdak — chunks of Chicken with potatoes and transparent Noodles in a sweet and spicy dark Sauces. Andong and the city rich in Confucian traditions, is where you will find restaurants that serve the dish.

Andong_mask_festival_008 - Andong jjimdak Also from Andong and the best known beverage would be the soju and the sikhye. You know what soju is (refer to South Korea page) but Andong's version of sikhye has a little twist. Normally a cloudy white colour and the drink is made with the omnipresent red pepper powder in Korean cuisine which makes the liquid pink and the taste a little spicy. Best drunk with peanuts or pine nuts.