Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) (희방사(영주)) – Homepage yeongju.go.kr Huibangsa Temple is a temple located at an altitude of 850 meters in a valley south of Yeonhwabong Peak within Sobaeksan National Park. Founded in 643, it preserves the first Korean Buddhist scripture, the “Worinseokbo,” and traditional Korean architectural styles. Surrounding areas are adorned with Sobaeksan Mountain’s forests,…
Gaeun Open Set (문경 가은오픈세트장) – Homepage www.gbmg.go.kr Gaeun Open Set is a filming site located within Mungyeong Ecoworld. Through in-depth historical research, it realistically recreates the city in the old days, making it an important location for TV series and history education. There are a total of three filming locations. The first filming location…
Mungyeong Omija Theme Tunnel (문경오미자테마터널) – Homepage www.omijatt.com Omija Theme Tunnel is located under Gomosanseong Fortress in Jinnamgyoban, Mungyeong. The Seokhyeon Tunnel, used to transport coal between Jeomchon and Mungyeong, was reborn as a 540-meter-long tunnel for tourism. In addition to cultural spots like the Starlight Tunnel and amazing trick arts, there are also craft…
Cheongdoeupseong Walled Town (청도읍성) – Homepage www.cheongdo.go.kr The walled town was built during the Goryeo dynasty and has endured through the Joseon dynasty and to the present. The walled town was destroyed during a war in the mid-Joseon dynasty and demolished under Japanese colonial rule, but it was restored and reconstructed to what visitors see…
Gwaneumdo Island (관음도) – Homepage ulleung.go.kr Gwaneumdo Island is the third largest island among the islands around Ulleungdo Island. Gwaneumdo Island was originally connected to Ulleungdo Island, but as a result of being eroded by the sea for a long time, it separated from Ulleungdo Island. There is a suspension bridge between the two islands,…
Zootopium (주토피움) – Homepage blog.naver.com/qkekto222 Zootopium is the largest animal & plant themed park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, home to over 200 species. The park provides the perfect environment for children to learn more about nature and living organisms. The park features both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as amenities such as a restaurant and play…
Confucian Land (유교랜드) – Homepage www.confucianland.com Confucian Land, located within Andong Culture & Tourism Resort, is a themed exhibition hall that focuses on Korea’s Confucian culture. The facility uses the edu-tainment method to make a difficult subject matter easy to understand for young children. Exhibitions include the teachings of famous Confucian scholars like Toegye Yi…
Yekki Village (예끼마을) – Homepage www.yeggistory.com Yekki Village is an artistic village in Andong. The alleyways are decorated with colorful murals, the galleries feature work from local artists, and visitors can experience a hanok experience. The biggest charm of the village is the Sunseong Susang-gil Waterway, a floating path across the lake. – Address :…
Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (문경새재 오픈세트장) – Homepage www.gbmg.go.kr/tour (Korean only) Mungyeongsaejae Open Set has been used for a variety of historical publications, including “Taejo Wang Geon (2000),” “Dae Jo Yeong (2006),” “Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010),” “Moon Embracing the Sun (2012),” “Jeon Woo-chi (2012),” and “Masquerade (2012).” In 2008, the Goryeo Dynasty set was dismantled and redesigned…
Space Walk (스페이스워크) – Homepage www.pohang.go.kr – Tel +82-54-270-5176 Space Walk is a unique track 333 meters high with 717 steps in total. The curved steel frame with bright lightings portray the symbol of Pohang “the city of steel and light.” Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and factories, as well as…