Gyeong Ju

Once the capital of the Shilla Dynasty, this small town in southeast Korea is a walking museum, with tombs, temples and even the oldest astrological tower in NE Asia (for whatever that means). Most impressive are the tombs, which like the Egyptians, housed kings and jewels in gold and precious stone. You walk around this small town, and thses grass mounds are everywhere, so green and so Dr. Seuss-like.

Everything is green now (except the sky which is still yellow-grey)and it makes for nice hiking. The rainy/hot season is starting in a few weeks, though, so time appears to be running short for outside activities.