Jeollabuk-do

Daejeonsa Temple (대전사) – Tel +82-54-873-2908 Daejeonsa Temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672). It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1672) after a fire destroyed the original temple complex during the Imjin War (1592-1598). During work to…

Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (봉정사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.bongjeongsa.org www.templestay.com www.tourandong.com – Tel +82-54-853-4181 Bongjeongsa Temple is believed to have been built in 672 by the Great Buddist Monk Uisang. However, other documents seem to state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple. During the Korean War, many documents…

Hu’s Silk (허씨비단직물) – Tel +82-54-541-3730 In the heart of Sangju known as the town of three white things (rice, silk cocoons, and dried persimmons), Hu’s Silk has been providing beautiful silk for generations, using the traditional silk weaving technique with few additional equipments. They also offer small and large experience programs and visit to…

Grasswon Park (그라스원) Grasswon Park is located on the banks of the Nakdonggang River as it cuts through downtown Andong. The park, north of Yeonggadaegyo Bridge, features walking trails thorugh a variety of flowers and grasses. The park is attractive all year round, but is especially popular in fall when the muhly grass turns the…

Samseonam Rocks [National Geopark] (삼선암 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage ulleung.go.kr/geo Samseonam Rocks is comprised of three rock pillars off the northern coast of beautiful Ulleungdo Island. The sea stacks were formed by waves breaking down a block of columner joints over time, leaving the three remaing stacks behind. The sides of the stacks are…

Deokgu Spaworld (덕구온천스파월드) – Homepage www.dukgu.com (Korean only) – Tel +82-54-782-0677 Deokgu Hot Springs is recognized by the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs as “Gyeongsangbuk-do’s No. 1 National Hot Spring” and is Korea’s only hot spring with natural geyser. It is located in a 1.32ha-wide space in Deokgu, nestled in the beautiful scenery…

Uljin Euneo Bridge (울진은어다리) – Homepage http://www.uljin.go.kr/tour/index.uljin Uljin Euneo Bridge is located at the mouth of Namdaecheon Stream, adorned with sculptures inspired by sweetfish on both sides. The area around the bridge is the largest habitat of sweetfish in Korea, and visitors can see sweetfish returning to the river from the sea in September and…

Jukbyeon Coast Skyrail (죽변해안스카이레일) – Homepage www.uljin.go.kr The Jukbyeon Coast Skyrail offers a 2.8-kilometer journey that connects the Jukbyeon boarding area with Bongsu Port. This automated monorail provides a leisurely sightseeing experience. A complete round trip takes about 40 minutes. As it glides through the air, passengers can feel the breeze  and take in panoramic…

Seongnyugul Cave [National Geopark] (성류굴 (경북 동해안 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.uljin.go.krgeotourism.or.kr Seongnyugul Cave, a Natural Monument of Korea, is a limestone cave with a general northeast-southwest orientation. It has a total length of about 870 meters, of which only a strip of 270 meters is open to the public. Inside the cave are a variety…

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트) Guryongpo Pieora Staircase Media Art takes place on the large staircase heading up the hill behind Guryongpo Japanese House Street. The lighting display uses anamorphic techniques to create a beautiful show on the stairs. The performance lasts for approximately 10 minutes and goes through four themes, including…