Jeollabuk-do

Gyeongcheondae Cliff (낙동강 경천대(경천대 전망대)) – Homepage www.sangju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-536-7040 With a magnificent view made up of cliffs and old pine trees, Gyeongcheondae Cliff was once called Jacheondae due to the belief that it came from the sky. Muujeong Pavilion, which was built during the Joseon dynasty, is located on the cliff. Gyeongcheondae Cliff…

Surime (수리뫼 [한국전통음식체험교육원]) – Tel +82-54-748-2507 Surime is a traditional Korean food experience center owned and operated by Park Mi-suk who studied under Hwang Hye-seong, holder of the Intangible Cultural Property No. 38, Royal Cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty. The institute operates various traditional cooking experience programs open to everyone. The institute shares the walls…

Gyeongju Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (경주 황룡사지) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-779-6100 Hwangnyongsa Temple Site is located in front of Bunhwangsa Temple in Guhang-dong, Gyeongju. During the Silla Era, the Hwangnyongsa Temple was the nation’s largest temple and housed the bulk of the country’s major Buddhist treasures. Construction of the temple began in 553 on…

Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute (경상북도 산림환경연구원) – Tel +82-54-778-3813 Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute is a popular spot for field trips and relaxation due to the institute’s rare and rural forestry along with well-preserved endangered plants and wild flowers. – Address : 367, Tongil-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※…

Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail (벌영리 메타세콰이어길) – Homepage blog.naver.com/gbnadri – Tel +82-54-730-6533 The trees that line Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail were planted and cared for by a single individual. The tall trees that seem to touch the sky create a peaceful feeling, as if all will be right in the world. The forest trail is open to…

Daeyasan Yongchugyegok Valley (대야산 용추계곡) – Homepage www.gbmg.go.kr – Tel +82-54-550-6414 Yongchugyegok Valley is considered the most majestic among the eight scenic views of Mungyeong. The valley is locating along the rocky foothills of Daeyasan Mountain, bordering Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. According to legends, this valley was where two dragons soared into the heavens and their traces…

Pocheongyegok Valley (포천계곡) – Homepage www.sj.go.kr – Tel +82-54-930-8371 Pocheongyegok Valley is a representative valley of Gayasan Mountain with clear water and a lush forest. The valley used to be a learning place for local scholars in the old days. Eungwa Lee Wonjo, a civil minister and a great scholar during the late Joseon period,…

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포) – Tel +82-54-653-6696 Hoeryongpo Village is surrounded by the winding Naeseongcheon Stream, a tributary of the Nakdonggang River. The course of the stream has almost turned the entire village into an island. The best views of the scenic nature can be seen from Jangansa Temple. Hoeryongpo Village is jar-shaped, surrounded by the…

Gunbulo Bisl Resort Tourism Farm (비슬리조트관광농원 군불로) – Homepage www.gunbulo.com – Tel +82-54-372-0900 Gunbulo Bisl Resort Tourism Farm is located at the foot of Biseulsan Mountain and is the largest natural farm in the Gyeongsangbuk-do area, spread over 24 acres. The resort’s beautiful natural scenery, great facilities, and variety of experience programs make it a…

Gaesil Village (개실마을) – Homepage www.gaesil.net – Tel +82-54-956-4022 Gaesil Village has preserved the traditional living-style of the past with mud walls along the streets, community well, hanok and more. Convenient facilities such as a water and sewage system, senior citizen center, and the village hall as well as internet café and walking trail make…