Mohang Beach (모항해수욕장) – Homepage www.buan.go.kr – Tel +82-63-580-4413 Mohang Beach is situated in Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is set against the beautiful mountains of Byeonsanbando National Park and the clear waters of the west coast. Unlike many beaches along the west coast, white sand can be found even at low tide and the beach…

Seonggwansa Temple (성관사) – Tel +82-63-353-0396 Seonggwansa Temple is located in Jangsu-gun in Jeollabuk-do. It is said that the temple was established during the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The temple was designated as a traditional temple in July 1999. – Address : 492-83, Jangmu-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides • 1330 Korea…

Sin Jae-hyo’s House (고창 신재효 고택) – Homepage www.gochang.go.kr www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-63-560-2943 Sin Jae-hyo (1812-1884) was a legendary theorist, director, and sponsor of pansori (epic chant). Sin Jae-hyo’s House in Gochang was built in 1850, and visitors can observe sarangchae (main room), an old well, and a paulownia tree preserved to this day. Sin…

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소)) – Homepage deogyu.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-63-322-3174 The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea’s 4th tallest mountain with the summit reaching an…

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주)) – Tel +82-63-288-1626 Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeonju, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order. The hike up to Donggosa Temple is a refreshing climb, and the temple provides a stunning panoramic view of downtown Jeonju. The temple buildings were constructed one after another along the…

Namwon Silsangsa Temple (실상사(남원)) – Homepage www.silsangsa.or.kr www.templestay.com – Tel +82-63-636-3031 Silsangsa Temple was constructed by Monk Jeunggak, as one of nine special temples in the year 828. The temple was established because of the theory of divination, based on topology. The belief held that Korea’s good spirit would be taken away to Japan, bringing…

Wido Beach (위도해수욕장) – Homepage www.buan.go.kr – Tel +82-63-580-3762 Opened in 1969, Wido Beach is known as an excellent swimming beach. The beach is sheltered by the surrounding mountains with fairly shallow and clear waters, making it very popular among families seeking a relaxing vacation. Moreover, the beach offers a spectacular view of Wangdeungdo Island…

Eunsusa Temple (은수사) – Tel +82-63-433-2502 The temple located upon Maisan Mountain was called Sangwonsa Temple during the early Joseon dynasty and was later known as Jeongmyeongam Hermitage. According to the Korean Language Society, the temple began to be called Eunsusa (meaning ‘Silver Water Temple’) after King Taejo (the founder of the Joseon dynasty) visited…

Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone (무주구천동관광특구) – Homepage tour.muju.go.kr – Tel +82-63-320-2114 At the heart of the Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone is Muju Gucheondong Valley. The outer parts of Deogyusan National Park and the mountain’s natural recreation forest are also part of the special tourist zone. The 30-kilometer-long Muju Gucheondong Valley is located to…

Eunpa Lake Park (Eunpa Recreation Area) (은파호수공원(은파국민관광지)) – Homepage tour.gunsan.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-63-454-4896 Located in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Eunpa Lake Park was once a reservoir built before the Joseon dynasty that supplied water to nearby farms. The lake and its surrounding mountains were designated a national tourist site in 1985, but remain historically significant…