Jeoksangsan Mountain (적상산) – Homepage deogyu.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-63-322-4174 As one of the best scenic mountains in Korea, Jeoksangsan Mountain (1,030.6 meters) showcases imposing, steep rock walls. Jeoksangsan, also called Red Skirt Mountain, got its name from the view of red maple trees around cliffs in fall that makes the mountain look like a giant…

Okjeongho Lake (옥정호 (물안개길)) – Homepage tour.imsil.go.kr – Tel +82-63-640-4082 Okjeongho Lake is a manmade lake that was formed when Seomjingang River Dam was built. The 763-square kilometer drainage area is filled with 430 million tons of water. The picturesque lake is a popular photo spot for photographers across the nation with wet fog reflected…

Jeoksangsan National History Archives Site (적상산사고지) – Homepage tour.muju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-1899-8687 During the Imjin War (1592-1598), many of the National Archives in the capital and the surrounding area were burned down. After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout…

Manghaesa Temple (망해사) – Homepage www.gimje.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-63-540-3324 Manghaesa Temple is located at the edge of the Gimje Plains before the sea. The temple stands at the summit of Jinbongsan Mountain. The temple was named for the view of the ocean and the fields of rice. The temple was established by the great monk…

Chiryeongyegok Valley (칠연계곡) – Homepage deogyu.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-63-323-0577 Chiryeongyegok Valley is situated behind Tongan Village in Anseong-myeon near Deogyusan Mountain. While not as famous as the valley in Gucheon-dong, the valley boasts a beautiful array of waterfalls, oddly shaped rocks, and ponds. The best known attraction is Chiryeonpokpo Falls, meaning “seven falls connected to…

Honbul Literary House (혼불문학관) – Tel +82-63-620-6788 “Honbul” is an epic novel written about three generations of women from the Namwon Lee clan living under the rule of the Japanese in the 1930s. The word “honbul” literally means “a torch of the soul” and refers to the indomitable spirits of the women that persevered through…

Seonunsan Mountain [National Geopark] (선운산 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.jwcgeopark.kr – Tel +82-63-560-2699 Seonunsan Mountain is famous for its sunrise views at Nakjodae Overlook and Cheonmabong Peak. The mountain is mostly comprised of hard volcanic rocks, creating a landscape of sharp cliffs softened by the forest vegetation. – Address : 158-6, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do…

Guryonggyegok Valley (구룡계곡) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-972-1000 Guryonggyegok Valley, a 3 kilometer-long valley in the northern part of the Jirisan National Park, located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, is just the place to enjoy a panoramic view of the unusually shaped rocks and precipitous cliffs. Under the Guryongpokpo Falls, located at the peak of the…

Eocheongdo Island (어청도) – Tel +82-63-454-7280 Eocheongdo Island is known for its clear waters. Located approximately 72 kilometers northwest of Gunsan, the island was a strategical stopover port between Korea and China. With most of the islanders being fishermen, various seafood as well as garlic and vegetables can be found throughout the island. – Address…

Sunchang Gangcheonsa Temple (강천사 (순창)) – Homepage gangcheonsan.kr – Tel +82-63-652-5420 Located approximately 1.8 kilometers from the entrance of Gangcheonsan County Park, Gangcheonsa Temple was built by Monk Doseon during the first year of Queen Jinseong of Silla (AD 887). In the third year of King Chungsuk of Goryeo (1316), the temple saw the addition…