Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성)) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-10-3226-6390 This was the location of the palace-fortress during the Silla dynasty (57 BC ~ AD 935). The fortress takes after its name, which, literally translates to mean a crescent moon shape on top of a hill. The famous history books of…

Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park (문경새재도립공원) – Homepage www.gbmg.go.kr – Tel +82-54-571-0709 Mungyeongsaejae Pass, which crosses Joryeongsan Mountain, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass in Korea, being reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over. The three gates of Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan were built for national defense after the…

Daegaya History Theme Park (대가야 역사테마관광지) – Homepage mall.goryeong.go.kr – Tel +82-54-950-7005 Daegaya History Theme Park is located in what was the center of the Daegaya Kingdom. The park offers various areas to learn about not only the history of the area but also the current culture and the future of Goryeong. In particular, visitors…

Mungyeong Spa (문경종합온천) – Tel +82-54-571-2002 Mungyeong Spa is an enormous hot springs complex that first opened in March 2001 and is able to accommodate up to 2,500 visitors at one time, as well as up to 1,000 vehicles in the spacious parking lot.It offers two types of hot springs water. The yellow earth-colored hot…

Daejeonsa Temple (대전사) – Tel +82-54-873-2908 Daejeonsa Temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672). It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1672) after a fire destroyed the original temple complex during the Imjin War (1592-1598). During work to…

Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (봉정사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.bongjeongsa.org www.templestay.com www.tourandong.com – Tel +82-54-853-4181 Bongjeongsa Temple is believed to have been built in 672 by the Great Buddist Monk Uisang. However, other documents seem to state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple. During the Korean War, many documents…

Hu’s Silk (허씨비단직물) – Tel +82-54-541-3730 In the heart of Sangju known as the town of three white things (rice, silk cocoons, and dried persimmons), Hu’s Silk has been providing beautiful silk for generations, using the traditional silk weaving technique with few additional equipments. They also offer small and large experience programs and visit to…

Grasswon Park (그라스원) Grasswon Park is located on the banks of the Nakdonggang River as it cuts through downtown Andong. The park, north of Yeonggadaegyo Bridge, features walking trails thorugh a variety of flowers and grasses. The park is attractive all year round, but is especially popular in fall when the muhly grass turns the…

Samseonam Rocks [National Geopark] (삼선암 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage ulleung.go.kr/geo Samseonam Rocks is comprised of three rock pillars off the northern coast of beautiful Ulleungdo Island. The sea stacks were formed by waves breaking down a block of columner joints over time, leaving the three remaing stacks behind. The sides of the stacks are…

Deokgu Spaworld (덕구온천스파월드) – Homepage www.dukgu.com (Korean only) – Tel +82-54-782-0677 Deokgu Hot Springs is recognized by the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs as “Gyeongsangbuk-do’s No. 1 National Hot Spring” and is Korea’s only hot spring with natural geyser. It is located in a 1.32ha-wide space in Deokgu, nestled in the beautiful scenery…