Gunsan Dongguksa Temple (동국사(군산)) – Homepage tour.gunsan.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-63-462-5366 Dongguksa Temple was built by Japanese monk Seoneungbulgwan in 1909. The temple was run by Japanese monks for 36 years during the Japanese occupation, reverting to Korean jurisdiction when Korea was liberated in 1945. The historical temple is the only surviving Japanese-style temple in the…
Jeonju Traditional Hanji Center (전주전통한지원) – Homepage www.hanzi.co.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-10-8959-7757 Jeonju has been a major producer of quality hanji paper for more than a thousand years. In keeping with this proud tradition, the Jeonju Traditional Hanji Center aims to preserve traditional paper-making techniques and become a mainstay in the hanji industry. More…
Naebyeonsan Mountain (내변산) – Homepage byeonsan.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-63-584-7808 The Byeonsanbando Peninsula has a shoreline that stretches 99 kilometers, protruding into the west sea in Jeollabuk-do, with the Saemangeum, the world’s longest man-made sea barrier, to the north and Gomsoman Bay at its south shore. The peninsula is part of Byeonsanbando National Park, which is…
Jeongeup Naejangsan Special Tourist Zone (정읍 내장산 관광특구) – Homepage culture.jeongeup.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) naejang.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-63-539-5193 Jeongeup Naejangsan Special Tourist Zone, which covers Naejangsan Mountain, Baegamsan Mountain and Ibamsan Mountain, is known for the most beautiful fall scenery in Korea. In the autumn, the zone is aflame with…
Wolmyeong Park (월명공원) – Homepage tour.jb.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-63-450-4000 Wolmyeong Park is a popular tourist destination in Gunsan and connects five mountains in the vicinity. The park has 12 kilometers of walking trails, as well as an observatory, sculpture park, and various monuments. From Susi Tower, which resembles a flame or…
Gochang Dosoram Hermitage (도솔암(고창)) – Homepage www.dosolam.kr – Tel +82-63-564-2861 Dosoram Hermitage, along with Seonunsa Temple, is thought to have been built during the Baekje era (18 BC-AD 660). The temple is managed by Seonunsa Temple on Dosolsan Mountain in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. – Address : 294, Dosol-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Presentation Information – Information and…
Rajetongmun Gate (라제통문) – Tel +82-63-322-2905 The historical border of the Silla and Baekje Kingdoms, Rajetongmun Gate of Seolcheon-myeon, Muju was formed from a rock cave in Seokgyeonsan Mountain. The tunnel is approximately 3 meters in x_height and 10 meters in length, and divides the villages of Sindu Maeul into Dugil-ri, Seolcheon-myeon and Inam Maeul…
Birthplace of Nongae (논개생가) – Tel +82-63-350-1636 Nongae was born in Juchon Village in the 7th year of King Seonjo (September 3, 1575). A clever and beautiful young lady, Nongae voluntarily registered as a gisaeng (female entertainer) at the age of 19 when the nation was at risk of invasion during the Imjin War. While…
Nongae Shrine (Uiamsa Shrine) (논개사당(의암사)) – Homepage www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-63-350-2326 Uiamsa Shrine was built to the memory of Chu Nongae, who sacrificed her life during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion of Korea). In 1846, the Nongae-saeng-jang-hyang-su-myeong-bi monument was put up in praise of Nongae’s patriotism. In 1955, a shrine was…
Bandi Land (무주 반디랜드) – Homepage tour.muju.go.kr/ – Tel +82-63-324-1155 Geared mainly towards children, Bandi Land is an excellent place to learn about and experience fireflies and other insects. It is comprised of Insect Museum, Firefly Research Center, Youth Campground, Log Cabin, and Firefly Habitat. Located inside of Bandi Land, Muju Bandibyeol Astronomical Science Museum…