Naejangsa Temple (내장사) – Tel +82-63-538-8741 Naejangsa Temple, cradled within the stunning Naejangsan National Park, is believed to have been established in the year 636, within the Baekje Kingdom. Historically, the site once hosted about 50 large temple buildings. However, they were destroyed during foreign invasions of Korea and the Korean War. Most of the…
The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley (무주 구천동 33경) – Homepage https://tour.muju.go.kr The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley refers to thirty three scenic spots along the route from Seokmo Mountain’s Rajetongmun Gateway to Baengnyeonsa Temple on Deogyusan Mountain. Visitors can witness spectacular rock formations and rare flora and fauna in the primeval forest….
Gunsan Port (군산항) Gunsan Port, established in 1899, is the port of Gunsan. During the Japanese colonial period, Gunsan prospered as a trading port. Modern buildings from that era still remain around Gunsan Port, creating a nostalgic atmosphere often referred to as a “time-travel village.” Nearby attractions include the Gunsan Modern History Museum and the…
Daedunsan Provincial Park (Jeollabuk-do Section) (대둔산도립공원(전북)) – Homepage www.wanju.go.kr www.daedunsancablecar.com – Tel +82-63-263-9949 Daedunsan Mountain is defined by the grandiose rock peaks of Macheondae Summit, Chilseongbong, Janggunbong, and Ambong Peaks, as well as surrounding strange rocks and lush trees that fill the area including Samseonbawi Rock, Yongmungol Valley and Geumgangmun Gate. The area spanning from…
Munyeodo Island & Seonyudo Island (무녀도‧선유도) – Homepage www.gunsan.go.kr/tourMunyeodo Islandwww.gunsan.go.kr/tour/m2202Seonyudo Islandwww.gunsan.go.kr/tour/m2201 – Tel +82-63-454-7280 Munyeodo Island is located approximately 50.8 kilometers southwest of Gunsan-si, and forms the Gogunsan Islands together with Seonyudo, Sinsido, Jangjado, and other islands. Its total area occupies 1.75 square kilometers and its coastline is 11.6 kilometers long. Today, with Seonyudo in…
Sunchang Jangnyu Experience Center (순창장류체험관) – Homepage www.sunchang.go.kr – Tel +82-63-650-5432 Located in front of the Traditional Gochujang Folk Village in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do, Sunchang Jangnyu Experience Center offers visitors the opportunity to sample and make delicious dishes using Sunchang’s famous gochujang (red pepper paste). Visitors can make refined gochujang using traditional methods, along with a…
Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong (Hirotsu House) (군산 신흥동 일본식가옥(히로쓰 가옥)) – Homepage www.gunsan.go.kr – Tel +82-63-454-3315 Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage in 2005. The area of Sinheung-dong, where the Hirotsu House is located, was a residential area for the wealthy class during the Japanese occupation period. The house is named…
Wanju Samrye Culture & Arts Village (완주 삼례문화예술촌) – Homepage www.samnyecav.kr – Tel +82-63-290-3862 Samrye Culture & Arts Village is an art village also referred to as “Samsamyeyemimi.” Once used as a granary and an official residence during the Japanese administration, it has now become a village of art. The village consists of Design Museum,…
Doejae Catholic Church (되재성당) – Homepage www.wanju.go.kr Doejae Catholic Church, built in 1895, is the second Catholic church to be completed after Yakhyeon Catholic Church in Seoul and is known as the first Hanok Catholic church. The building was completely destroyed during the Korean War and was restored in 2008. The name ‘Doejae’ refers to…
Jangjado Island (장자도) – Homepage www.gunsan.go.kr www.jangjado.or.kr – Tel +82-63-454-7280 Jangjado Island is one of the Gogunsan Islands, and it is called Jangjado because the legend has it that a strong man was born here. Locals say that, when a fishing boat runs into a storm in the sea, it is safe to take shelter…