Bridge to Keimyung Camp 2023 continues to bring UEFers to famous attractions in South Korea

After a delightful visit imbued with traditional culture to Keimyung University, in the early morning of July 19, the UEF student delegation participating in the international exchange program Bridge to Keimyung Camp 2023 continued to visit many famous sites and monuments of the Land of Kimchi. They learned about the history, ancient works and typical architecture of Korea from ancient times.

The first destination of the day is Daereungwon Tomb Park. The Park is famous for its 23 grassy hills where buried below were the royal tombs of the Silla dynasty, which reigned Korea for nearly a millennium until AD 935. With the unique design in construction, the tombs are disguised as simple grass hills but have many secrets and mysteries inside. These characteristics contributed to making the tombs a distinctive complex and a tourist attraction.
 

UEFers get to know more about Daereungwon Tomb Park 

The next destination is Bulguksa Temple. The Temple was built from 751 to 774 (BC) and became one of the places recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995. This place is considered the center of Buddhism under the Silla dynasty. Nowadays, Bulguksa has become a cultural symbol of Buddhism in Korea.

The journey exploring Bulguksa Temple provided students with such exciting world history lessons. According to what the UEFers were informed, the Japanese burnt the temple, the main hall as well as some adjacent towers in 1593. It was until the 1969-1973 period that these places were restored to their original state.
 

UEF students are introduced to one of the world cultural heritages

On the same day, the UEF student delegation visited and experienced the Columnar Jointing Observation Deck. Standing in this observatory, the students could observe different shapes after lava and volcanic sediment cooled down, creating fractured pillar shapes. These natural marvels, diverse in shape and size, are rarely seen in Vietnam. At the coast of Eupcheon-ri, Yangnam-myeon, there is a strange masterpiece with a fan-shaped slit in a spreading shape. This shape is scarce in the world, and it was recognized as a Natural Monument No. 10 in September 2012.
 

Standing from the observatory, UEFers admire natural wonders 

In the framework of this international exchange program, UEFers will continue to visit other places as well as learn and experience many South Korean cultural features. The journey in the following days in this country will hopefully bring UEFers many valuable lessons. 

Tan Phat

Photos: UEF International Institute