| North Gyeongsang (경상 북도 / 慶 尙 北 道) | |
| Information | |
| Country |  South Korea |
|---|---|
| Area | 19 029 km² |
| Population | 2 700 328 hab. ( and ) |
| Spindle | UTC 09:00 |
| Location | |
 36 ° 15 ′ 0 ″ N 128 ° 45 ′ 0 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
the North Gyeongsang (Gyeongsangbuk-do, 경상 북도 / 慶 尙 北 道) is a province of South Korea, where the Buddhist traditions of the Kingdom of Silla meet the Confucian philosophies.
Understand
Dotted with historic temples and grandiose parks, this region is the cultural center of the country. Gyeongju, listed as one of the 10 oldest cultural cities by UNESCO, is where you will find the remains of the longest-lasting state in Korean history, the Kingdom of Silla. Andong is the center of Confucian teachings and Korean traditions; the Confucian traditions being still alive there, this region is considered as one of the most conservative of South Korea.
Geographically, it is bordered to the north and west by Sobaeksan, a chain of mountains. To the east are the Taebek Mountains (Taebaeksan) continue to the sea and the North Korea.
Cities
- 1 Andong (안동 / 安 東) – Place of the Traditional Hahoe Village and place of Confucian education.
- 2 Gyeongju (경주 / 慶州) – Former capital of the Kingdom of Silla.
- 3 Daegu (대구 / 大邱) – Principal city of the province.
- 4 Pohang (포항 / 浦項) – Main port city on the east coast, departure point for ferries to Ulleungdo; important industrial city.
- 5 Gumi (구미 / 龜 尾) – Considered the Mecca of the Korean electronics industry, an important industrial city.
- 6 Gimcheon (김천 / 金泉) – City where there are many beautiful parks, as well as the famous Jikjisa temple.
- Andeok – Village known for growing apples considered to be the most delicious in Korea.
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Other destinations
- 1 Ulleungdo (울릉도 / 鬱 陵 島) – Most easterly island in Korea, very beautiful scenery.
- Dokdo (독도 / 獨 島) – East ofUlleungdo, a small disputed island (with the Japan), rich in natural marine resources. Its name means "lonely island".
- Juwangsan National Park (juwangsanguklimkongwon / 주왕산 국립 공원 / 周 王山國 立 公園) – The smallest of the national parks, known for its remarkable limestone peaks with fun shapes and clear water cascades.
- Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park (cheongnyangsandolimkongwon / 청량산 도립 공원 / 淸 凉山 道 立 公園) – Away from the crowds, even during peak periods, was once the residence of many scholars, kings, and religious.
- Palgongsan Provincial Park (palgongsandolimkongwon / 팔공산 도립 공원 / 八 公 山道 立 公園) – Sprawling forests, near Daegu, is home to many cultural goods.
To go
There exists at Daegu a international airport, with a few flights to China and Japan. The other main internationals are those of Seoul and Busan, and the high-speed line (KTX) connecting these two towns crosses the province. There are several normal speed train lines serving the province; as for the buses, they will take you almost anywhere.
Ferries connect Pohang To Ulleungdo.
Circulate
To speak
The provinces of Gyeongsang (north and south) have a particular accent, which many Koreans find more difficult to understand than the standard Korean spoken in Seoul. It has more tones and is more rhythmic, some compare it to the pronunciation of Japanese.
Do
- Gyeongju City tours ,
82 54-1666-9688 
14 000 ￦. – Offers four circuits varying widely. Tour # 2 includes top attractions such as Bulguksa, Gyeongju National Museum, Seokguram Cave, etc. - Shilla Millenium Park (At the Bomun Tourist Complex, also at Gyeongju.)
Open from 10 h - 21 h during the week and 10 h - 2 h the weekend.. 18,000 ￦ during the day and 9,000 ￦ (adults) at night. – This park will give you an idea of what life was like in Korea a thousand years ago. You can sleep in a traditional Korean palace from the Silla era.
14 000 ￦
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Eat
The region does not really stand out for its gastronomic specialties; its most famous specialty is jjimdak (찜닭) d'Andong, which consists of chicken in a sweet and sour sauce, spicy, with potatoes and transparent rice vermicelli. You will find restaurants serving this dish in Andong of course, but guest rooms at the traditional Hahoe Village (Hahoe maeul, 하회 마을) also offer them.
Have a drink / Go out
The most consumed drink in Andong is soju well known, but also the sikhye, with the omnipresent chili pepper in Korean cuisine as a special note. Normally milky white, the sikhye here has a pinkish color and a slightly pungent taste. Enjoy with peanuts or pine nuts.
