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…
Gimje Geumsansa Temple (금산사(김제)) – Homepage www.geumsansa.org www.templestay.com – Tel +82-63-548-4441 Geumsansa Temple, which stands tall at the entrance to Moaksan Provincial Park, was founded in the first year of King Beop of Baekje (599). It was rebuilt by Jinpyo in 776, leading to the appearance of a great temple. The precinct has about ten…
Chungnyeolsa Temple (충렬사) – Homepage culture.jeongeup.go.kr – Tel +82-63-539-5184 Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, Chungnyeolsa Temple was established as a shrine to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific title in military) Yi Sun-Sin. He was a great national hero who led the Korean navy to victory in many naval battles using innovative ‘turtle ships’ during…
Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원) – Homepage tour.imsil.go.kr – Tel +82-63-640-2921 Saseondae Tourist Area was established around the upper region of the Seomjingang River. The pine trees are dense, cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and autumn leaves are spectacular in fall in this area. At the Sculpture Park next to the Saseondae Tourist…
Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain (내장산 문화관광 음악분수) The Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain, set within Naejangsan Water Park, boasts an impressive array of over 110 songs, ranging from children’s tunes and pop hits to movie soundtracks. Accompanied by 14 unique fountain shows featuring various types, the display is indeed a sight to behold. Spanning…
Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관) – Homepage gangamseoye.com – Tel +82-63-285-7442 The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses…
Hyangjeokbong Peak (Deogyusan Mountain) (향적봉(덕유산)) – Homepage http://www.grandculture.net/muju Hyangjeokbong Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,614 meters, is the highest peak of Deogyusan Mountain. It is an ideal destination for hiking year-round, but particularly renowned for its breathtaking winter scenery, earning a reputation as a popular spot for snow-covered mountain hikes. Visitors can reach the…
Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play (소노벨 변산 오션플레이) – Homepage www.sonohotelsresorts.com/bs – Tel +82-1588-4888 Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play is located next to Gyeokpo Beach on Byeonsan Peninsula. This luxurious resort is patterned after Normandy Beach and its European-style architecture. With an ocean view throughout the facility, the water park provides guests with various entertainments…
Moaksan Provincial Park (모악산 도립공원) – Tel +82-63-540-3103 Moaksan Mountain, embracing Geumsansa Temple, Gwisinsa Temple, Suwangsa Temple, and Daewonsa Temple, is 795.2 meters high and stands tall on the east side of the Gimje Plains, offering a panoramic view of the Honam Plains. It was designated as a provincial park in 1971 and is one…
Gimje Seongmoam Hermitage (성모암(김제)) – Homepage cafe.naver.com/pufs1011 – Tel +82-63-544-0416 Seongmoam Hermitage, a temple of the Jogye Order, is located on Yuangsan Mountain in Mangyeong-myeon, Gimje-si. The temple is the final resting place of the mother of Jinmuk Daesa, a great Buddhist monk from the Jeonbuk region. Jinmuk believed that a person’s love and respect…