Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr (Google translator available) – Tel +82-54-830-6001 In Geumbong Recreational Forest in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, you can see the apple blossoms in spring; enjoy cool stream waters and the serenade of crickets in summer, the gorgeous foliage in autumn, and splendid snowscapes in winter. The hiking trails that surround Geumbong…
Dodonghang Port (도동항) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-790-6454 Dodonghang Port is a ferry port of Ulleungdo Island, located 188 kilometers northeast of Pohang. The port has a 80-meter quay wall which was completed in 1977 with plans to develop the island into a tourist attraction. The port’s yearly capacity is 20,000 tons of cargo,…
Yeongju Birosa Temple (비로사 (영주)) – Tel +82-54-638-5033 Birosa Temple is located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by revered Buddhist monk Uisang Daesa in the 20th year of King Munmu’s reign (AD 680) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s Buddha statues and the flagpole supports…
Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (백암온천 관광특구) – Homepage www.uljin.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-54-789-5480 At the Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone, visitors can enjoy both the lush mountain terrain of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range and the magnificent scenery of the East Sea. The hot springs of Baegam are one of…
Dodong Lighthouse (도동등대(행남등대)) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr – Tel +82-54-791-2594 Dodonghang Lighthouse is located on the easternmost point of Ulleungdo Island, between Dodonghang and Jeodonghang Ports. The lighthouse is also called Haengnam Lighthouse after the nearby village. On clear days, visitors can see Dokdo Island to the east from atop the lighthouse. To the north, visitors…
Turtle Rock & Natural Wild Juniper Habitat (거북바위 및 향나무 자생지 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage ulleung.go.kr (Korean, English) – Tel +82-33-791-2113 Turtle Rock was given its name for its rock formation that resembles the shape of turtles climbing out to the rock. The Turtle Rock is a volcanic rock that formed from the molten…
Gyeongjeong Beach (경정해수욕장) – Homepage tour.yd.go.kr – Tel +82-54-730-7642 Gyeongjeong Beach is famous for its serene and clean water with gentle waves. The southern part of the beach is made of rocks. Visitors should avoid swimming in the waters since they are used as an aqua farm for growing marine products such as sea cucumbers,…
Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap – Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda (안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑) – Homepage http://www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-54-840-5225 Designated National Treasure No.16, Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap is Korea’s oldest and largest stone pagoda. The pagoda measures 16.8 meters high with a x_width of 7.75 meters. The pagoda was originally built at Beopeungsa…
Andong Dam (안동댐) – Homepage www.kwater.or.kr – Tel +82-54-850-4267 Andong Dam is a multipurpose dam on the Nakdonggang River. The dam was constructed to prevent flood damage to the downstream region and to procure water for agricultural, industrial, and residential purposes. Construction of the dam completed in 1976 with a length of 612 meters. x_height…
Unmunsa Temple (운문사) – Homepage www.unmunsa.or.kr – Tel +82-54-372-8800 Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do belongs to Cheongdo-gun in terms of administrative district. However, it is actually more closely connected to Daegu in terms of traffic and lifestyle. Unmunsa Temple was built in 560 during the Silla period. This ancient temple features seven treasured artifacts including…