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| Are there any places that help me understand Korean history or cultural heritages better? |
| Narae |
Yes, there are some places, which are designated as World Heritages by UNESCO. 7 World Heritages are in South Korea. They are lots of historical and cultural gems of Korea, which will give you a chance to discover the deep values of Korean history & cultures that you can hardly from books. |
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In Korea cultural & historic relics are everywhere, so it will make your travel more fruitful if you learn some basic knowledge of Korean history ahead of time. |
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UNESCO World Heritage
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Changdeokgung Palace
the only palace in Korea that preserves the architectural
style of the Joseon Dynasty |
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Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites
the prehistoric cemeteries at Gochang, Hwasun, and
Ganghwa contain many hundreds of examples of dolmens. |
Gyeongju Historic Areas,
contain a remarkable concentration of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist
art, in the form of sculpture, pagoda,
and the remains of temple & palace. |
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon,
the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, engraved on 80,000 woodblocks. |
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Hwaseong Fortress,
was built to show the King's filial piety toward his father Jangheonseja, and also to build a new city with its own economic power. |
Jongmyo Shrine,
the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved. |
Seokguram Grotto
& Bulguksa Temple,
established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, a monumental statue of the Buddha. |
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