Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO)

507, Bomun-ro, Bomun-dong 780-270

Why Choose Our Destination?

HICO (our convention venue), hotel, theme parks, resorts with sports accommodations, cultural concert halls are located at Korea’s biggest touring sites so called Bomun Lake Resort complex of Gyeongju. They are highly convenient for all the tourists to work, play, rest in one venue at once. Gyeongju is the convention city where both organizers and participants could easily utilize their time efficiently through affluent support. HICO is located at the center of which there are 4,444 hotel rooms to choose from. Also there are large number of guest-houses, Korean traditional stays and more. An ancient Silla Kingdom's capital Gyeongju is known for its countless Korean historical sites and its cultural properties.

Distance from airport

  • Gimhae International Airport

    55.92 mi. from city center

  • Daegu International Airport

    46.6 mi. from city center

  • Ulsan Airport

    18.64 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Donggung and Wolji

Nightlife
15 minutes away
The representative night sightseeing course in Gyeongju. In the town of Gyeongju there are more palaces and royal Silla heritage sites. Cheomseongdae, Gyerim, Wolseong and Anapji are directly connected to the palaces of Silla. Nodongdong, Noseodong, Gobungun, Daereungwon, Hwangori in Wangli Gobungun are the tombs of the royal family and nobility. Hwangryeongsateo and Bunhwangsa are large temples of Silla. It is great to just walk or cycle around town to see the elegance and majesty of Silla. The lotus fields around Anapji are beautiful like a painting and the canola blossoms around Cheomseongdae make a spectacular backdrop. The beautiful lighting at night makes it perfect for nighttime sightseeing and the evening performances at Anapji will make for a unique experience.
Inwang-dong
Gyeongju-si, KR

Bulguksa Temple

Historical landmark
20 minutes away
* Museum without Walls,”the City of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites! - Once the capital of the ancient kingdom Silla for a thousand years, Gyeongju is a home to numerous historical monuments and cultural assets, which gave Gyeongju its nickname, "the museum without walls.”Designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, Bulguksa temple, Seokguram grotto, Gyeongju Historical areas and Yangdong Folk Village demonstrate some of the best artistry, technology, and spirit of Korea. Gyeongju is where visitors can have an extraordinary Korean experience.
385, Bulguk-ro
Gyeongju-si, KR

Gyeongju World

Recreation
5 minutes away
Gyeongju World Theme Park(Amusement park)
544, Bomun-ro
Gyeongju-si, KR

Gyeongju Historical Area

Historical landmark
20 minutes away
* Museum without Walls,”the City of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites! - Once the capital of the ancient kingdom Silla for a thousand years, Gyeongju is a home to numerous historical monuments and cultural assets, which gave Gyeongju its nickname, "the museum without walls.”Designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, Bulguksa temple, Seokguram grotto, Gyeongju Historical areas and Yangdong Folk Village demonstrate some of the best artistry, technology, and spirit of Korea. Gyeongju is where visitors can have an extraordinary Korean experience.
Cheonseong-ro
Gyeongju, KR

Yangdong Folk Village

Historical landmark
40 minutes away
* "Museum without Walls,” the City of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites! - Once the capital of the ancient kingdom Silla for a thousand years, Gyeongju is a home to numerous historical monuments and cultural assets, which gave Gyeongju its nickname, “the museum without walls.”Designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, Bulguksa temple, Seokguram grotto, Gyeongju Historical areas and Yangdong Folk Village demonstrate some of the best artistry, technology, and spirit of Korea. Gyeongju is where visitors can have an extraordinary Korean experience.
138, Yangdongmaeul-gil
Gyeongju-si, KR

Bomun Lake

Park
10 minutes away
Bomun Tourist Resort (with Bomun lake) is the very first tourist resort in Korea.
Bomun-ro
Gyeongju-si, KR

Seokguram Grotto

Historical landmark
30 minutes away
* "Museum without Walls,” the City of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites! - Once the capital of the ancient kingdom Silla for a thousand years, Gyeongju is a home to numerous historical monuments and cultural assets, which gave Gyeongju its nickname, “the museum without walls.”Designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, Bulguksa temple, Seokguram grotto, Gyeongju Historical areas and Yangdong Folk Village demonstrate some of the best artistry, technology, and spirit of Korea. Gyeongju is where visitors can have an extraordinary Korean experience.
873, Bulguk-ro
Gyeongju-si, KR

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Additional Information

The name HICO, gyeongju Hwabaek International COnvention center, was inspired by Silla Kingdom's state deliberative body, Hwabaek. The committee decided on important state issues only upon an unanimous consent in order to withdraw the best outcome for all, which features the benefits of an international convention center. HICO has this area's history.

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