Buan Guam-ri Dolmens (부안 구암리 지석묘군) – Homepage http://www.buan.go.kr/tour (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) tour.jb.go.krwww.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-63-580-4711 Buan Guam-ri Dolmens, designated as Historical Site No. 103, is comprised of southern-style dolmens. Dolmen refers to a particular structure of a tomb created during the Bronze Age. Dolmen is largely classified into two…
Iksan Sungnimsa Temple (숭림사(익산)) – Homepage www.iksan.go.krwww.templestay.com – Tel +82-53-862-6394 Sungnimsa Temple is one of the major temples in Iksan under Geumsansa Temple and was believed by some to have been built by monk Jinpyo Yulsa during the reign of King Gyeongdeok (742-764) during the Silla period. Others believe that the temple was established during…
Namwon AirRail (남원에어레일) – Homepage www.namwontp.com Namwon AirRail is a 2.44-kilometer monorail that circulates three stations: Chunhyang Theme Park within the major Namwon tourist resort; Hampawoo Korean Music Experience Center; and Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory. It boasts an in-vehicle cooling and heating system and a comfortable interior space for eight people. Passengers can view…
Ajunghosu Lake (아중호수) Ajunghosu is a large-scale reservoir that was originally built for agricultural purposes but is now beloved as cultural and natural space for local residents. The lake features a wooden deck walkway that creates a beautiful scene at night when lit up. – Address : Ua-dong 1(il)-ga, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Presentation Information…
Duamchodang Hermitage (두암초당) – Homepage www.grandculture.net/gochang Duamchodang Hermitage is a small hanok building located right next to the cliff face of Byeongbawi Rock. The location and age of this building give off a unique atmosphere, being quite old and in a hard-to-reach place. While there is a hiking trail to the hermitage, there is no…
Jeongeup Ssanghwacha Street (정읍 쌍화차거리) – Homepage www.jeongeup.go.kr This unique street, known for its cafés selling ssanghwacha, is located along Jungang 1-gil, which is about 200 meters from Jeonbuk Jeongeup Police Station, right in the heart of downtown Jeongeup. Ssanghwacha is a traditional Korean tea made by brewing ssanghwatang, an herbal concoction that includes ingredients…
Mirsaem Bridge (미르샘 다리) Mirsaem Bridge is a 642-meter wooden deck bridge that spans Yongsanho Lake. Benches are placed in the middle of the bridge for visitors to sit and rest during their crossing. The lakeside fountains operate until 21:00 from March to November and until 22:00 from June to September. At the center of the bridge is an art installation that represents Jeongeup. There is…
Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park (옥정호 구절초테마공원) – Homepage www.jeongeup.go.kr – Tel +82-63-539-6171 Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park was officially formed in 2006 in an area that used to be called Manggyeongdae Terrace. Out of the park’s 12 hectare of land, approximately 5 hectare of land is filled with Gujeolcho (Siberian chrysanthemum) and a pine…
Naejangsan National Park (내장산국립공원) – Homepage www.knps.or.kr Naejangsan Mountain is a famous mountain in Jeonbuk-do, and the best mountain in Korea to view the fall foliage. Because of the bright autumn leaves that blanket Naejangsan Mountain in fall, the mountain is also referred to as Geumgang of Honam, referencing the beautiful Geumgangsan Mountain. Inside the…
Naejangsan Sculpture Park (내장산조각공원) – Homepage tour.jb.go.kr Naejangsan Sculpture Park is located at the foothills of Naejangsan Mountain below Seorabong peak. The park exhibits a sculpture from 16 recognized artists who were awarded from Korea’s four major art exhibitions. The park is also home to endangered and rare plants, allowing visitors to enjoy art in…