Place to visit
Seokgatap, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Seokgatap is a stone pagoda in South Korea (삼층석탑) (Gyeongju). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Stone pagoda in South Korea · History, Architecture
- Local name
- 삼층석탑
- Where
- South Korea
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- PUS Busan, 77 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.78996, 129.33198
What it is and where
Seokgatap is a stone pagoda in South Korea (삼층석탑) (Gyeongju). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Gyeongju, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.78996, 129.33198; the nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS, Busan), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Architecture places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Seokgatap is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunPossible14:25
- JulBetter not14:12
- AugPossible13:21
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to May and September to November | December to February, June and August |
| Architecture | March to May and September to November | December to February, June and August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Seokgatap has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- DabotapPagoda23 m
- BulguksaTemple114 m
- TohamsanMountain in South Korea1.8 km
- Silla Arts and Science MuseumHistory and science museum in South Korea2.6 km
- Gyeongju National ParkNational park6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: History
- Changdeokgung: palace in Seoul, South Korea
- Gyeongbokgung: palace in Seoul, South Korea
- Jongmyo: royal Confucian shrine in Seoul, South Korea
- Hwaseong Fortress: Palace
- Namdaemun: main gate of Seoul fortress; one of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
- Namhansanseong: fortress in Korea
Every South Korea place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Seokgatap?
It is a stone pagoda in South Korea (삼층석탑 in the local language). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Seokgatap?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Seokgatap?
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 77 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dabotap, Bulguksa, Tohamsan. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Gyeongju17 places to see in and around Gyeongju, South Korea: Bulguksa, Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju National Museum. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- History73 places for history in South Korea, from Changdeokgung to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with its own season by al
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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