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Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO)

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

Venue Details

Hotels14
Convention center337,297 sq. ft.
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Getting Here

Distance from Gimhae International Airport airport 55.924 mi
Distance from Daegu International Airport airport 46.603 mi
Distance from Ulsan Airport airport 18.641 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Donggung and Wolji
Donggung and Wolji
Nightlife
15 mins
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
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Gyeongju World
Gyeongju World
Recreation
5 mins
Gyeongju World Theme Park(Amusement park)
544, Bomun-ro
Gyeongju-si, KR
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Yangdong Folk Village
Yangdong Folk Village
Historical landmark
40 mins
* "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
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Seokguram Grotto
Seokguram Grotto
Historical landmark
30 mins
* "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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Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple
Historical landmark
20 mins
* 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
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Gyeongju Historical Area
Gyeongju Historical Area
Historical landmark
20 mins
* 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
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Bomun Lake
Bomun Lake
Park
10 mins
Bomun Tourist Resort (with Bomun lake) is the very first tourist resort in Korea.
Bomun-ro
Gyeongju-si, KR

Additional Information

Additional details

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.

Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO) Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO)'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO) have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO) and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety

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Does Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center(HICO) clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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