Dokdo Observatory Cable Car (독도전망대 케이블카) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-790-6427 The Dokdo Observatory Cable Car, from which one can get a bird’s eye view of Ulleungdo Island, is a must-see tourist attraction. Located inside the Dodong Yaksu Park, the cable car takes visitors up to Manghyangbong Peak and back. When the sky is…
Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-745-7601 Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its center, located about 10 kilometers east of downtown Gyeongju. The area spans approximately 8,000 km², and contains an international-scale luxurious hotel, family-friendly condos, golf…
Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex (경주 대릉원 일원) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-750-8650 Gyeongju Daereungwon Tomb Complex consists of five tombs, Ancient Tombs of Gyeongju Nodong-ri, Noseo-ri, Hwangnam-ri, Hwango-ri, and Inwang-ri. The tombs are distributed in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, and are located in the Daereungwon area. Within Daereungwon Tomb Complex is Cheonmachong Tomb, which was…
Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지)) – Homepage http://www.gunjari.net/ – Tel +82-54-852-5414 Andong Gunja Village is a cluster of around twenty hanok. During the Joseon dynasty, this area produced many scholars, hence earning the name Gunja Village, meaning a village where many learned scholars reside. Designated cultural heritage sites include Takcheongjeong Historic House,…
Dokrakdang House (경주 독락당) – Homepage https://www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour Situated approximately 700 meters from Oksanseowon Confucian Academy, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies this traditional estate. “Gyejeong” featured in movie “Alienoid” is a separate annex from Dokrakdang House. The vista from the Daecheongmaru (wooden veranda) of Gyejeong, set atop a natural rock foundation, evokes the imagery of…
National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원) – Homepage https://sooperang.or.kr The National Center for Forest Therapy is a forest-themed well-being complex created to promote public health and quality of life by leveraging the abundant forest resources of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. Forests have transformed into a destination for healing one’s mind and body, as well as…
Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center (소백산생태탐방원) – Homepage https://reservation.knps.or.kr/ Located inside Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center specializes in ecological experiences and environmental education. The center operates various programs by leveraging the superb ecological system of the Sobaeksan Mountain area. Programs include Sobaeksan Mountain climbing and ginseng experiences for physical health; forest…
National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원) – Homepage https://sooperang.or.kr/ – Tel +82-54-977-8773 Sitting at the foot of Yuhaksan Mountain (839 meters above sea level) in Seokjeok-myeon, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok is a national forest education center run by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Danuri Trail, created along the reservoir,…
National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon (국립김천치유의숲) – Homepage https://www.fowi.or.kr/ – Tel +82-54-434-4670 The National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon, is situated at the foot of Sudosan Mountain (800 meters above sea level) in Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The facility blends well with the beautiful valleys nearby, such as Daegacheon and Muheulgugok Valleys. You can enjoy…
Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장) – Homepage https://www.pohang.go.kr/phtour/index.do ◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”The actual location of the Gongjin Beach from the drama. Wolpo Beach, just as its name suggests, a clear ocean reflecting the moon, the beach boasts a tranquil ambiance with a broad sandy beach and calm waters. On days off,…