Gayasan National Park (Baegundong Area) (가야산국립공원-백운동 지구) – Homepage gaya.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-930-8000 Gayasan Mountain in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as a national park in 1972. The mountain’s main peak, Chilbulbong Peak, towers at 1,433 meters. It borders Seongju-gun, Hapcheon-gun and Geochang-gun. In particular, the mountain range stretching along Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun is famous for its scenic…
Orijangnim Forest in Jacheon-ri, Yeongcheon (영천 자천리 오리장림) – Homepage yc.go.kr – Tel +82-54-330-6584 Orijangnim Forest is approximately 2 kilometers long, the same length as the Korean measurement of five ri (O-ri). It is also called Jacheon Forest due to its location near Jacheon-ri. The forest was split into two parts after a national roadway…
Jikjisa Temple (직지사) – Homepage www.jikjisa.or.kr www.templestay.com – Tel +82-54-429-1700 Jikjisa Temple, located at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was constructed in 418, during the second year of Silla Kingdom King Nulji’s reign. This temple is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall is particularly…
Hakgasan Recreational Forest (학가산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.hakasan.co.kr – Tel +82-54-652-0114 Hakgasan Recreational Forest is located in a valley on the northern side of Hakgasan Mountain, known for its clean air. The recreational forest has log cabins that harmonize with the nearby trees, creeks, and rocks, making visitors feel as if they are resting at a…
Goraebul Beach (고래불해수욕장) – Homepage goraebul.or.krtour.yd.go.kr – Tel +82-54-730-7802 Goraebul Beach is located in Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Its fine white sands stretch for 8 kilometers giving way to clean seawaters, and it is shaded by a pine forest. The beach has various facilities for visitors’ comfort including shower stalls, restroom, drinking fountain, snack bar and parking…
Yecheon Samgangjumak (예천 삼강주막) – Homepage www.ycg.krwww.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-54-650-6905 A place where people can see traditional jumak (small taverns serving food and liquor), Samgangjumak once sold food to people who travel through Samgang Port, offered rooms for peddlers to stay, and provided poets with a place to rest. Built around 1900, this tavern is…
Bongpyeong Beach (봉평해수욕장) – Homepage www.uljin.go.kr – Tel +82-54-789-6862 Bongpyeong Beach in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do is a 2 kilometer-long sand beach. The nearby Jukbyeon Breakwater is a famous fishing spot. Visitors can catch halibut, sea perch, rudder fish and more by casting or surf fishing. – Address : 1166, Uljinbuk-ro, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Presentation Information –…
Jugam Pebble Beach [National Geopark] (죽암 몽돌해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr – Tel +82-54-790-6394 Jugam Pebble Beach, located on Ulleungdo Island, is approximatly 500 meters long and 20 meters wide and has round pebbles weathered by the fierce waves. The rough rock and basalt are swept back and forth by strong waves, creating…
Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크) – Tel +82-54-270-8282 Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park is located in Songdo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This new landmark of Pohang aims to move toward the future of the maritime tourism city. In the park, there are characters such as Turning Mecard, Hello Carbot, SofyRuby, and Gaspard…
Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple (경주 골굴암 마애여래좌상) – Homepage www.golgulsa.comwww.gyeongju.go.kr/tourwww.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-54-744-1689 The Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple consists of a Maebul (a Buddha carved in a cliff) at the very top of 12 Buddha images carved in natural rock caves located in a steep cliff of Girimsa Valley. A painting…