I went to Gyeongju for day. It is about 2 hours from Busan and is the ancient capital of the Silla kingdom, which was around since the first century BC and ruled all of Korea from the 7-9 centuries. We first visited Yangdong folk village, which is actually from the more recent Joseon Dynasty. Then went to the annual rice and liquor festival, where we enjoyed the nice weather and sampled some Korean food liquor. After the festival it was on to Daereungwong royal tombs, where some of the Silla royal family is buried. I didn't get to see a few of the more famous sights in Gyeongju so I am headed back soon.
pics of the trip are up on picasa
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