Amidst plain pastures and a forest of trees sits Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok in the 7th century, the unique brick tower was used for observing stars to forecast the weather and to map directions. What truly amazes visitors is that the observatory has managed to stand tall and unscathed for so long, withstanding countless disasters that have occurred over many centuries. Its cylinder-type observatory stands at 9.17 metres high, its structure built from 362 stones piled up, representing 362 days in the lunar year. At night, the lit tower is a captivating sight as it casts a beautiful golden glow on its surroundings. Cheomseongdae Observatory continues to showcase the intriguing methods of astronomy from hundreds of years ago; a worthy visit for anyone, especially astronomy enthusiasts.