Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gaeamsa Temple (개암사) – Homepage gaeamsa.templestay.com – Tel +82-63-581-0080 Gaeamsa Temple is a small, quiet temple built in 634 during the Baekje dynasty. The origin of the name “Gaeam” goes back to 282 BC, when King Mun from the Byeonhan confederacy took refuge here during the revolt of the Jinhan and Mahan confederacies. Under King…

Gosan Mountain (고산) Gosan Mountain is a beautiful mountain that rises sharply from the plains, offering stunning views from its summit at an elevation of 572 meters. The mountain delights hikers with lush pine forests and interesting rock formations. Gosan Mountain is also known for its numerous dolmens, dating back to prehistoric times, and the…

Sanoe Hanu Village (산외한우마을) – Homepage culture.jeongeup.go.kr Sanoe Hanu Village is situated approximately 30 minutes from downtown Jeongeup. This establishment exclusively deals in hanu (Korean beef), facilitating direct transactions between producers and businesses, which allows for lower prices due to its family-oriented business model. Here, visitors can savor delicious, nutritious, and affordably priced beef. Most…

Seodong Park (서동공원) – Homepage www.iksan.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-63-859-3818 Built alongside the Geumma Reservoir, Seodong Park traces its origins to ancient records from the 600 AD with historical figures (Princess Seonhwa and Seodong, King Mu). More than 100 works of art can be found in the park, including twelve Chinese zodiac animal statues and sculptures…

Gochang Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (고창 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage tour.gochang.go.kr – Tel +82-63-560-8666 Dolmens are representative tomb structures from the Bronze Age, distributed across Korea with over 30,000 examples. Gochang is an area rich in dolmens, boasting around 1,600 of them. Here, visitors can explore Gochang’s dolmen park, which features dolmens…

Suseongdang Canola Field (수성당유채꽃) Suseongdang Canola Field refers to the colony of canola flowers that can be found along the trekking course connecting Saemangeum Information Center and Byeonsan Beach. Located near Suseongdang Shrine, the canola field spreads across an area of 32,000 ㎡, and transforms into a field of buckwheat flowers in summer, followed by…

Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑) – Homepage www.iksan.go.kr/tour www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-63-859-5708 The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is believed to have been the capital of the nation during the Mahan Era. The pagoda stands tall at 8.5 meters and…

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley (동상운장산계곡) Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley is a valley located at the easternmost part of Wanju. Spanning approximately 9 kilometers, it combines Dongsanggyegok Valley and Unjangsangyegok Valley. With its picturesque valley and refreshing waterfalls, it attracts visitors from all over the country during the summer months for recreation. In autumn, the colorful foliage further…

Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest (변산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest is a coastal natural recreation forest located within the Byeonsanbando National Park. Offering views of both mountains and sea, it boasts a distinctive charm and provides forest tour, experiential program, and accommodation facilities. Visitors can engage in simple crafts using pine cones and…