Gyerim, Historic forest in Gyeongju, South Korea
Gyerim Forest spans 23,023 square meters within Gyeongju National Park, featuring oak, ash, zelkova, willow, and maple trees near ancient burial mounds.
The forest gained significance in 663 when Emperor Gaozong of Tang designated Silla as the Gyerim Territory Area Command, appointing Munmu of Silla as commander.
The name Gyerim, meaning Rooster Forest, connects to the legendary discovery of Kim Al-ji, founder of the Gyeongju Kim clan, in a golden box.
The forest location near Banwolseong fortress, Cheomseongdae observatory, and the Gyeongju National Museum makes it accessible for historical site tours.
A monument erected in 1803 during the Joseon Dynasty commemorates the birth legend of Kim Al-ji within this designated historical landmark number 19.
Location: Gyeongju
GPS coordinates: 35.86750,129.22300
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:23
Cheomseongdae
3.7 km
Bulguksa
13.1 km
Seokguram
14 km
Hwangnyongsa
8.8 km
Gyeongju National Museum
4.3 km
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
15 km
Bell of King Seongdeok
4.2 km
Dabotap
13.1 km
Gyeongju World
6.2 km
Yangdong Folk Village
1.8 km
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
3.7 km
Seokgatap
13.1 km
Gyeongju Historic Areas
8.8 km
Bunhwangsa
3.1 km
Gyeongju National Park
45 m
Banwolseong
4 km
Namsan
11.1 km
Bomun Lake Resort
6.2 km
Gyeongju Tower
7.2 km
Gyeongju Seokbinggo
3.8 km
Phaethon
6.2 km
Tohamsan
13.2 km
Girimsa
16.6 km
Three-storey Stone Pagoda at Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju
4.4 km
Daereungwon
3.4 km
포항 중성리 신라비
12.1 km
Seoak Seowon
5.5 km
Oeosa Temple
14.7 kmReviews
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