Gyeongsangbuk-do
Places to visit in Gumi-si
This area combines its industrial cityscape with traces of a long history and culture. At Silla Buddhist Cultural Heritage Center, you can learn about the introduction of Buddhism to Korea.
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5 placesSilla Buddhism First Transmission Site
A space introducing the story of Buddhism's arrival in Silla. Visit the memorial hall and recreated houses to learn about the culture and daily life of the time.
View on mapDorisa Temple
This temple from the Silla period is in Haepyeong-myeon and is known as the place where Buddhism was first introduced to Silla. Explore its halls and sarira pagoda.
View on mapGeumosan Mountain
Geumosan Mountain rises across Gumi, Gimcheon and Chilgok County and is part of Geumosan Provincial Park. Take in its rocky cliffs, forests and valley waterfalls.
View on mapChaemijeong Pavilion
This pavilion was built to honor Ya-eun Gil Jae, a loyal subject from the late Goryeo period. Take in the tranquil historic setting in the garden at the foot of Geumosan Mountain.
View on mapGeumoland Theme Park
This theme park is in Geumosan Provincial Park in Gumi. Enjoy the rides close to the mountain's foothills.
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Scenes of the area
- Visit Gumi's Silla Buddhist First Propagation Site.
- Gumi, linking mountain foothills and temples.