Juwangsan National Park (주왕산국립공원) – Homepage juwang.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-54-870-5300 Juwangsan Mountain (alt. 720.6 m) is located in the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, the backbone of the Korean peninsula. The mountain features deep valleys and many sheer rock cliffs to make it the third-largest rocky mountain in the country. Juwangsan Mountain was recognized as a tourist…
Gyeongju Yangnam Columnar Joint Observatory (경주 양남 주상절리 전망대) – Tel +82-54-775-6366 This observatory was built in October 2017 and allows visitors to enjoy the view of columnar joints of Yangnam, a national geopark. The columnar joints are formed along the shoreline of Eupcheon-ri in Yangnam-myeon. Several different forms of columnar joints can be observed…
Andong School of Korean Etiquette (안동예절학교) – Tel +82-54-841-0511 Andong School of Korean Etiquette, which is located in Andong, is a mecca of Korea’s Confucian customs and provides an opportunity to experience traditional Korean etiquette. In addition to Korean traditional etiquette, Andong School of Korean Etiquette also teaches tea etiquette and traditional Korean music using…
Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (옥산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-762-6567 Oksanseowon Confucian Academy was built to commemorate the academic achievements and virtues of Confucian scholar Yi Eon-jeok (1491-1553). It was founded in 1572, the fifth year of King Seonjo’s reign, and received its current name the following year. It was…
Nongam Head House (농암종택) – Homepage www.nongam.com – Tel +82-54-843-1202 This is the head house of Nongam I Hyeon-bo, located in Gasong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si. I Hyeon-bo served as Saganwonjeongeon in 1504 (the 10th year of Yeonsangun) and was exiled to Andong due to the king’s anger. The place where Nongam Head House was located was…
OmyNara (오미나라) – Homepage www.omynara.com 20 years of passion for OmyRose OmyNara is an Omija winery that manufactures wine using traditional fermentation methods and oak barrel maturation methods using eco-friendly Omija originating in Korean soil. OmyNara also operates various experience programs such as winery tours and making your own commemorative wine, as well as various…
Mungyeong Dansan Monorail (문경단산 모노레일) – Homepage www.mgtpcr.or.kr Mungyeong Dansan Monorail allows riders to take in the beauty of the Baekdu Mountain Range that surrounds Mungyeong over a 3.6 km-long course. Dansan Mountain has been famous for its pure environment for a long time. More recently, the area has become known as a filming site…
Sinse-dong Mural Village (신세동 벽화마을) – Homepage https://www.tourandong.com Sinse-dong Mural Village is located in Dongmun-dong, Andong. Originally an informal settlement, the introduction of the Maeulmisul Art Project in 2009 and subsequent urban renewal projects transformed the village into one of Andong’s most famous tourist sites. Today’s village is home to numerous murals and monthly flea…
Songdaemal Lighthouse (송대말 등대) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr/ Songdaemal Lighthouse was constructed for maritime safety off the coast of Gampo Port. Its name “Songdaemal” signifies “the end of the pine trees”. It was initially built as a manned lighthouse and underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2001. The renovation was designed to resemble the three-story stone pagoda…
Deunggisan Skywalk (등기산스카이워크) The Deunggisan Skywalk, a spectacular bridge towering 20 meters high and stretching 135 meters in length, is located behind Uljin Hupohang Port. A significant portion of the skywalk, measuring 57 meters, features tempered glass flooring. This transparent section offers an exhilarating experience, making visitors feel as though they are walking above the…