Gyeongju

Stop on the South Korea route

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Bulguksa Temple

Silla-era Buddhist temple on the slopes of Tohamsan, listed by UNESCO together with the Seokguram Grotto higher up the mountain.

Smoking is only allowed in designated spots — anywhere else risks an on-the-spot fine.

⚠️ Rules & fines

Smoking in a no-smoking zone can get you an on-the-spot fine of up to ₩100,000 (about US$70), tourists included.
Vapes and heated tobacco (IQOS, glo) count as smoking. Since 2026 that includes liquid and synthetic-nicotine e-cigarettes too.
No smoking inside restaurants, cafés, bars, PC rooms or any large building.
Cities add outdoor no-smoking zones on top: bus stops, parks, plazas and some whole streets. Each city's own no-go spots are listed under that city.
No smoking within 30 m of kindergartens and daycare centers, or 50 m of school entrances.

We haven't verified any smoking spots in Gyeongju yet — use the map search below.

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Spots move and close — always look for the smoking-area sign before you light up.