Gyerim

Gyerim
Shrine in Gyerim (2009)
TypeWoodland
LocationGyeongju, South Korea
Coordinates35°52′03″N 129°13′23″E / 35.8675°N 129.2230°E / 35.8675; 129.2230
Designated2000
Part ofGyeongju Historic Areas
Designated1963-01-21
Reference no.19
Korean name
Hangul
계림
Hanja
鷄林
Revised RomanizationGyerim
McCune–ReischauerKyerim

Gyerim (Korean: 계림; Hanja: 鷄林) is a small woodland in Gyeongju, South Korea. The name literally means "rooster forest". The grove lies near the old site of the Silla kingdom palace in central Gyeongju. Nearby landmarks include the Banwolseong fortress, Cheomseongdae, the Gyeongju National Museum, and the Royal Tombs Complex.