Photographs show different viewpoints, dates and conditions. They do not establish current access to a particular route. Every image is credited below.
Gyeongju's appeal lies in the relationship between monuments, archaeological areas and the wider setting. Different forms preserve different kinds of evidence. An unhurried approach gives the sites a chance to feel connected rather than becoming separate stops on a driving loop.
Group the central sites and the more distant temple areas sensibly. Allow interpretation and transport time rather than measuring the day only by the number of places reached.