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Bulguksa: where to stand

Better photos start before you shoot. Three places to stand at Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, from the entrance gate to the terrace under the trees.

Bulguksa is in Gyeongju, South Korea. This free Xdatrys shot map shows where to stand to photograph it with a smartphone, with one tip for the shot. Join the free Pocket Lens newsletter for a new place to photograph every weekday.

Most maps pin the thing you want to photograph. This one shows where to stand. Position is accurate to about 10 metres, so look around you before you raise your phone.
Shot map of Bulguksa in Gyeongju, South Korea, showing where to stand to photograph it with a smartphone, with the standing point marked on the map.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Where to stand

  1. 1Find a tree branch and let it frame the hall.
  2. 2Stand at the foot of the stairs. Railings lead the eye up.
  3. 3Include the signboard and wait for the crowd to pass.

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