Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원) – Homepage byeonsan.knps.or.kr – Tel +82+63-582-7808 Designated as a national park in 1988, Byeonsanbando National Park is the only national park in the country that consists of both the ocean and the mountains. The park is divided into two large sections: the shore area, called Outer Byeonsan, and an inland area…
Chimyeongjasan Holy Ground (치명자산성지) – Homepage joanlugalda.com – Tel +82-63-285-5755 Chimyeongjasan is a sacred site for those of the Catholic faith and a famous pilgrimage attraction in the southeastern region of Jeonju. Perched upon a steep ridge of Seungamsan Mountain behind Hanbyeokdang Pavilion, the area is the final resting place of well-known Catholic couple Yu…
Maisan Mountain Tafoni Terrain (마이산 타포니지형) Tafoni terrain refer to clusters of small caves resembling bombarded peaks. On the southern slope of Ammaibong Peak in Maisan Mountain, various-shaped honeycomb caves are widely spread out. These formations are believed to have been formed during the 4th Ice Age and subsequently shaped by frost action. Such caves…
Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리) Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History…
Muju Meoru Wine Cave (무주머루와인동굴) – Homepage tour.muju.go.kr – Tel +82-63-322-4720 Muju Meoru Wine Cave is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape and various cultural heritages. The wine tunnel used to be an excavation working site to build the Muju Water Power Plant. The cave makes for an ideal place to mature and store wine…
Namwon Recreational Forest (남원자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-63-633-5333 Namwon Recreational Forest is located at the base of Cheonhwangsan Mountain. Korean pine trees that are twenty to thirty years old span over a 330,578 ㎡ stretch of land with a 4-kilometer-long walking path in between, serving as the perfect place for forest bathing. The…
Dalgunggyegok Valley (달궁계곡) – Homepage www.tour.jb.go.kr/index.do Dalgunggyegok Valley is a valley located within the Jirisan National Park. It spans 6 kilometers from Dalgung Village to Simwon Village. Surrounded by dense primeval forests, it showcases the pristine beauty of an untouched valley where human hands have yet to reach. The combination of the valley and cliffs…
Byeokgolje Reservoir Site (김제 벽골제) – Homepage www.gimje.go.kr – Tel +82-63-540-4094 Byeokgolje Reservoir Site is home to the embankment and stele recording reconstruction for Korea’s first ever reservoir. Records show it was rebuilt in the 6th year of King Wonseong of Silla (790), the 21st year of King Hyeonjong and King Injong of Goryeo (1143),…
Wido Island (National Geopark) (위도 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.jwcgeopark.kr – Tel +82-63-580-4331 Located approximately 13 kilometers west of Buan, Wido Island is spread out sporadically looking like a flea. Visitors to the island can see various natural phenomena as well as beautiful coastal sceneries. – Address : Chido-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Presentation Information…
Wanju Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(완주)) – Homepage www.wanju.go.kr The temple was founded by National Preceptor Ilgyo in the 3rd year of King Hyoso of Silla (694), and it is said that Seolchong once studied here. Geuknakjeon Hall was built in 1425 with the benefactor of Seong Dal-saeng. Uhwaru is also designated as a treasure as a…