National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원) – Homepage https://sooperang.or.kr The National Center for Forest Therapy is a forest-themed well-being complex created to promote public health and quality of life by leveraging the abundant forest resources of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. Forests have transformed into a destination for healing one’s mind and body, as well as…
Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center (소백산생태탐방원) – Homepage https://reservation.knps.or.kr/ Located inside Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center specializes in ecological experiences and environmental education. The center operates various programs by leveraging the superb ecological system of the Sobaeksan Mountain area. Programs include Sobaeksan Mountain climbing and ginseng experiences for physical health; forest…
National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원) – Homepage https://sooperang.or.kr/ – Tel +82-54-977-8773 Sitting at the foot of Yuhaksan Mountain (839 meters above sea level) in Seokjeok-myeon, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok is a national forest education center run by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Danuri Trail, created along the reservoir,…
National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon (국립김천치유의숲) – Homepage https://www.fowi.or.kr/ – Tel +82-54-434-4670 The National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon, is situated at the foot of Sudosan Mountain (800 meters above sea level) in Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The facility blends well with the beautiful valleys nearby, such as Daegacheon and Muheulgugok Valleys. You can enjoy…
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. –…
Geumgangsong Ecorium (금강송 에코리움) – Homepage pinestay.com This is one of the 100 must-visit tourist destinations in Korea! Here at Geumgangsong Ecorium, you can relax your mind and body by taking a walk along the Geumgang pine forest trail, the first of its kind in Korea. Enjoy true relaxation, leisurely moments, and healing while surrounded…
Manhyujeong Pavilion (만휴정) – Homepage http://www.tourandong.comhttp://www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-54-852-6800 Manhyujeong Pavilion is the pavilion of Bobaekdang Kim Gye-haeng and was built in 1500. The present building shows a modified appearance through remodeling, and only a part shows the style of the late Joseon dynasty. Kim Gye-haeng was a civil servant in the early Joseon dynasty…
Woryeonggyo Bridge (월영교) – Homepage www.tourandong.com – Tel +82-54-852-6800 Woryeonggyo Bridge was named in reference to the submerged Woryeongdae Observatory and the names of nearby areas Wolgok-myeon and Eumdamgol. The view of Woryeonggyo Bridge with the moon’s reflection in the Nakdonggang River is a beautiful sight. Woryeonggyo Bridge harbors a tragic yet beautiful legend about…
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…