Jeongancheon Eco Park (정안천생태공원) – Homepage www.gongju.go.kr/tour Jeongancheon Eco Park, located along the Jeongancheon Stream, has well-maintained bike paths and walking trails offering beautiful scenery. The park features a variety of flowers and plants throughout the seasons. Most stunning of all are the tulips and flower lawns in full bloom in spring and the fragrant…
Yugu Saekdong Hydrangea Garden (유구색동수국정원) – Homepage www.gongju.go.kr Stretching along a 1-kilometer riverside, Yugu Saekdong Hydrangea Garden showcases a stunning display of hydrangeas, with photo spots scattered throughout. In addition to hydrangeas, cherry trees, peonies, daffodils, and other flowers bloom year-round. During peak hydrangea season in early summer, the garden comes alive with cultural and…
Waemok Village (왜목마을) – Homepage www.waemok.kr/ Waemok Village, surrounded by the West Sea, is located on the northernmost point of Dangjin in Chungcheongnam-do. Because of its long and narrow geographical characteristics and the topographic division of the sea into the west and east regions, one can enjoy the beautiful sunrise, sunset and moonrise here. The…
Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.magoksa.or.kr – Tel +82-41-841-6220 Situated at the foot of Taehwasan Mountain in Gongju, Magoksa Temple was established in 640 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla dynasty. It was originally founded as a grand temple, but only few major halls and gates remain…
Cheonbuk Green Barley Field (천북 청보리밭) – Homepage www.instagram.com/greenbarlyfield Cheonbuk Green Barley Field in Boryeong has become a sought-after destination after gaining popularity on social media for its picture-perfect scenery. This beautiful lush green barley field was also featured in K-dramas, making it a favorite attraction for K-drama fans and travelers alike. Visitors are advised…
Yedangho Suspension Bridge & Musical Fountain (예당호 출렁다리(음악분수)) – Homepage www.yesan.go.kr – Tel +82-41-339-8282 Yedangho Suspension Bridge opened on April 6, 2019 as the longest suspension bridge in Korea with the length of 402 meters. With the addition of Slow Lake Road in October of the same year, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery even…
Lee YoungJun Clinic of Korean Medicine (이영준한의원) Lee YoungJun Clinic of Korean Medicine is a non-surgical treatment hospital that addresses the structural imbalance of the body and the abnormalities of the cerebral nervous system caused by the imbalance through total body treatment (TBT) by balancing the jaw joint to build the body’s immunity and self-reproductive…
Jeokbyeokgang River (적벽강) – Homepage www.geumsan.go.kr – Tel +82-41-750-2371 The primary source of the Geumgang River is a spring located on Ddeunbong Peak in Subun-ri, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, which flows to the north. At Changnam, it changes direction and enters Bangu-ri, Buri-myeon, Geumsan-gun. From here, the river flows through steep mountains. At Sutong-ri, the precipitous cliffs…
Nami Recreational Forest (남이자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-41-753-5706 Nami Recreational Forest is the perfect place for leisure activities and family outings. The forest boasts a picture-perfect view of thick, green forests of broadleaf trees, crystal clear water, curiously shaped rocks, and waterfalls. The cliffs and rocks of Daedunsan Mountain are visible from the…
Cheongsan Arboretum (청산수목원) – Homepage www.greenpark.co.kr – Tel +82-41-675-0656 Cheongsan Arboretum is home to over 200 different kinds of wildflowers, trees, and water plants such as lotuses and water lilies. Theme gardens and walking trails have over 600 types of trees. Opened in 1990, the garden has the most water plants in the nation. –…