ĦĦSokkuram Grotto is 3 km away from Pulguksa Temple by a short cut along the mountain ridge and 9 km away by a paved road. Sokkuram Grotto is an absolute masterpeice which the world recoginizes as a tresure of the globe to protect. Sokkrram Grotto is 3 km away from Pulguksa Temple by a short cut along the mountain ridge and 9 km away by a paved road. Based on a balance between squares and circles, straight lines and curves, and planes and globular shapes, the grotto is structured in a perfect harmony. ĦĦThe 38 figures carved on the wall of the chamber are all masterpieces. With the overall harmony, the grotto has sophisticated aspects of philosophy and science. At the center of the chamber is a huge seated Buddha image made of white granite, which gazes toward the East Sea on the remote horizon.

Cultural properties : Sokkuram Grotto (National Treasure No. 24)

Fees

(Unit=Won)

Division	Adults	Students/Military	Children
Individuals	1,700	850	800
Groups	1,600	750	650

City bus

From Kyongju bus terminal, take the city bus to Pulguksa. It runs every 10 minutes and takes 45 minutes. And 20 minutes by bus from Kyongju Station.

Accommodation

1. Hyupsung Tourist Hotel 82-561-41-3335~9
2. Kolon Hotel Kyongju 82-561-746-9001
3. Kyongju Choson Hotel 82-561-745-7701
4. Hotel Concorde 82-561-745-7000

Restaurants

1. Unjong Hoe Shiktang 82-561-44-2644
2. Milbok Shiktang 82-561-772-4349

ĦĦDuring the Shilla Kingdom, Mt. T'oham was one of the five principal mountains.
Still now, the 745 meter high Mt. T'oham has traditionally served as a sacred place of the Buddhist religion. Numerous relics and remains are scattered around, making the whole mountain a historic place with full of the Shilla's spirit.
The sokkuram Grotto is on the top and Pulguksa Temple is at the base of the mountain.