Hwaseong Fortress
“When the Joseon King Jeongjo moved his father’s tomb to Suwon at the end of the 18th century, he surrounded it with strong defensive works, laid out according
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Haeinsa Temple and the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks
“The Temple of Haeinsa, on Mount Gaya, is home to the Tripitaka Koreana , the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, engraved on 80,000 woodblocks between 1237 and
Gyeongju Historic Areas
“The Gyeongju Historic Areas contain a remarkable concentration of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art, in the form of sculptures, reliefs, pagodas, and the remains of temples and
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
“Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the bhumisparsha
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
“The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunu Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City, 14 tombs are imperial, 26 of nobles. All
Imperial Palace in Shenyang
“Early construction began in 1625 by the founder of the Qing dynasty. Also called the Mukden Palace, it was built to resemble the Forbidden City in Beijing. However,