Dongnimmunbawi Rock [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] (독립문바위 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr Dongnimmunbawi Rock, situated on the East Island of Dokdo, is a striking formation resulting from the accumulation of volcanic ash. It projects prominently into the sea, its lower part sculpted by waves into an arch-like cave. This natural structure earned its…

Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-771-7142 Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju is a 466-meter mountain located south of the Gyeongju city center. Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla dynasty (BC 57-AD 935) from its inception to its end. The Silla people revered this mountain, considering it sacred, and left many…

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원) – Homepage gyeongju.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-54-778-4100 Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special status as Korea’s only historical national park. The park spans 136.55㎢ across eight districts, including Tohamsan Mountain, home to the exquisite Buddhist treasures of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as…

Baekdudaegan V-Train (백두대간협곡열차(V-트레인)) – Homepage www.letskorail.com “V”是指洛东江的上游溪谷。白头大干峡谷列车是行驶在白头大干洛东江上游溪谷的列车，以白虎为主题进行了喷漆。在荣州~汾川（奉化）~铁岩（太白）路段运行，车窗很大，以每小时30公里左右的速度缓慢运行，可以欣赏洛东江、溪谷、山峦和悬崖，也可以打开窗户。可以在荣州站换乘KTX。 – Address : 49 Buncheon-gil, Socheon-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Presentation Information – Experience Guide Not available – Information and Guides +82-54-1600-7788 – Opening Date April 12, 2013 – Parking Available – Day Off Mondays, Tuesdays – Operating Hours 08:30-18:00 – Available Facilities Cabin – Admission Fees – Buncheon-Cheoram:…

Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (부석사[유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.pusoksa.org Founded in 676, Buseoksa Temple is a temple located on the eastern slope of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was established to commemorate the victory of the Silla kingdom (BC 57-AD 935) over the Chinese Tang dynasty during a war at that time. Over the years, it…

Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School (청도향교) – Homepage encykorea.aks.ac.kr Hyanggyo Local Confucian Schools were government-run provincial schools established separately during Korea’s Goryeo and Joseon periods. It was a place for achieving success in government or for holding ancestral rites. Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School was first built in 1568 in the middle of the Joseon dynasty and…

Cheongdo Provence (청도 프로방스) – Homepage www.cheongdo-provence.co.kr It’s a representative theme park of Cheongdo. It is a travel destination that recreates the Provence region in southern France, surrounded by vineyards and lavender flower fields. It is a place where one can enjoy a unique and exotic trip with over 100 photo studios, prop stores, and…

Dodong Coastal Trail (도동 해안산책로) – Homepage http://ulleung.go.kr Dodong Coastal Trail leads to Jeodong Coastal Trail, and together, they form Haengnam Coastal Trail. Dodong Coastal Trail corresponds to section 1 of Ulleung Haedam-gil (2.8km) and is also known as the Coastal Trail 34 course. There is a walking trail with a rainbow bridge and LED…

Taeha Coastal Trail and Daepunggam Cliff (태하 해안산책로 및 대풍감 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage ulleung.go.kr Taeha Coastal Trail can be reached by crossing the pedastrian bridge next to Hwangtogul Cave. While crossing the bridge, visitors can enjoy murals of Taeha Village and a photo zone. Taeha Coastal Trail is made up of trachyte and…

Hakpo Coast (학포해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) – Homepage ulleung.go.kr Hakpo is known for its beautiful coast as well as the remains that record the frontier history of Ulleungdo Island. There are agglomerate, tuff, and trachyte layers along the Hakpo Coast. The relatively hard trachyte layer that cannot be eroded by waves and remains has formed…