Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉, 태종무열왕릉비) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr The Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne as King Muyeol (r. 654-661), the 29th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The tomb is located at the southwestern foot of Seondosan Mountain…
Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs (경주 오릉) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr The Five Royal Tombs (called Oreung in Korean) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park clan—King Park Hyeokgeose (founder of the Silla Kingdom), King Namhae, King Yuri, and King Jabi—and one queen (Queen…
Gyeongju Ssambap Street (경주 쌈밥거리) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr Gyeongju Ssambap Street, developed around the Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex in Gyeongju, offers a diverse culinary experience. A highlight is ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), a dish featuring fresh vegetables accompanied by substantial side dishes like fish, meat, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae) made from homemade…
Dokdo Observatory Cable Car (독도전망대 케이블카) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-790-6427 The Dokdo Observatory Cable Car, from which one can get a bird’s eye view of Ulleungdo Island, is a must-see tourist attraction. Located inside the Dodong Yaksu Park, the cable car takes visitors up to Manghyangbong Peak and back. When the sky is…
Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-745-7601 Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its center, located about 10 kilometers east of downtown Gyeongju. The area spans approximately 8,000 km², and contains an international-scale luxurious hotel, family-friendly condos, golf…
Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장) – Homepage https://www.pohang.go.kr/phtour/index.do ◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”The actual location of the Gongjin Beach from the drama. Wolpo Beach, just as its name suggests, a clear ocean reflecting the moon, the beach boasts a tranquil ambiance with a broad sandy beach and calm waters. On days off,…
Gosanjeong Pavilion (고산정) – Homepage http://www.tourandong.comhttp://www.cha.go.kr Gosanjeong Pavilion was built by Geum Nan-su in 1564 as a place for study. The pavilion is located below the Gasonghyeop escarpment, one of the eight scenic sites of Andong, along the Nakdonggang River. Views from the pavilion include Woebyeongsan and Naebyeongsan Mountains and a lush pine forest. –…
Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경)) – Homepage www.gbmg.go.kr – Tel +82-54-550-6392 Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well…
Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계유산]) – Homepage www.andong.go.kr – Tel +82-54-856-1073 In terms of architecture, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy complex can largely be divided into Dosanseodang compound and Dosanseowon compound. Dosanseodang area consists of living quarters and lecture halls where Toegye Yi Hwang, an eminent Confucian scholar, lived and taught his students….
Mungyeong Eco World (문경에코월드) – Homepage https://www.mgtpcr.or.kr/new/eco ◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Queen of Tears”This is the amusement park Da-hye visited with her family before parting ways. This park is loved by many family visitors because of its various attractions. As you walk through the park and enjoy the sights,…