Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창)) – Homepage www.seonunsa.org www.templestay.com – Tel +82-63-561-1422 Seonunsa Temple is known to have been built in 577, the 24th year of King Wideok of the Baekje dynasty. It is the second head temple of Jogye Order in Jeollabuk-do. According to the temple’s historical records, it was originally a very large…

Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (무주 적상산성) – Homepage tour.muju.go.kr (Korean only)www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-63-322-2905 Jeoksangsan Mountain (elevation 1,034m) in Muju, Jeollabuk-do, is surrounded by precipitous walls of stratified rocks. The basin on the mountain top there is a lake called ‘Jeoksangho’; and along the ridge enclosing the lake stands Jeoksangsanseong Fortress extending over…

Baemsagolgyegok Valley (뱀사골 계곡) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-63-630-8900 Located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, Baemsagolgyegok is a 9-km grand valley, situated at the northern foot of Jirisan Mountain. Stretching from Banyabong Peak and Tokkibong Peak toward Sannae-myeon of Namwon-si, the valley is renowned for its beautiful autumn foliage. Baemsagolgyegok Valley is…

Sunchang Gochujang Village (순창고추장민속마을) – Homepage tour.sunchang.go.kr Sunchang Gochujang Village is home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) crafters using the traditional methods. Visitors can learn how to make gochujang and enjoy dishes using it, such as tteokbokki (rice cakes cooked with gochujang) and wild vegetables bibimbap. The village is fully equipped with accommodations, restaurants,…

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당) – Homepage www.jeondong.or.kr Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church…

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문) – Homepage tour.jb.go.kr – Tel +82-63-287-6008 Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration of the gate…

Jeonju Pungpaejigwan Guesthouse (전주 풍패지관 (전주객사)) – Homepage www.heritage.go.kr During the Joseon dynasty, officials and envoys visiting Jeonju stayed here. Today, it is open for anyone to see. The long and spacious maru (wooden central space) is open to the public, making it a comfortable resting place for citizens and tourists. Located in downtown Jeonju,…

Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당) – Homepage tour.jeonju.go.kr – Tel +82-63-281-5139 Located in Jeonbuk State, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property. The pavilion was built as part of a country house for a civil official from the Joseon dynasty. In the past, many writers often sought out Hanbyeokdang Pavilion to find inspiration in…

Herb One (정읍 허브원) – Homepage blog.naver.com/herb_onewww.instagram.com/herbone.official Herb One hosts a Lavender Festival every year during the lavender blooming period. It has over 300,000 Lavenders and 40,000 Lavandin, covering the area purple. There are also sunflowers and cosmos to please the eyes.  – Address : 188-29 Guryang 1-gil, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Presentation Information – Experience…