Suseongdang Canola Field (수성당유채꽃) Suseongdang Canola Field refers to the colony of canola flowers that can be found along the trekking course connecting Saemangeum Information Center and Byeonsan Beach. Located near Suseongdang Shrine, the canola field spreads across an area of 32,000 ㎡, and transforms into a field of buckwheat flowers in summer, followed by…
Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑) – Homepage www.iksan.go.kr/tour www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-63-859-5708 The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is believed to have been the capital of the nation during the Mahan Era. The pagoda stands tall at 8.5 meters and…
Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley (동상운장산계곡) Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley is a valley located at the easternmost part of Wanju. Spanning approximately 9 kilometers, it combines Dongsanggyegok Valley and Unjangsangyegok Valley. With its picturesque valley and refreshing waterfalls, it attracts visitors from all over the country during the summer months for recreation. In autumn, the colorful foliage further…
Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장) – Homepage www.borinara.co.kr – Tel +82-63-564-9897 Borinara Hagwon Farm is a large-scale barley farm that measures an extensive 561,983 m². It is the nation’s largest barley field. The farm has been seeing a flood of tourists and photographers since its recognition as a tourist-friendly farm. The farm has also featured…
Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest (변산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest is a coastal natural recreation forest located within the Byeonsanbando National Park. Offering views of both mountains and sea, it boasts a distinctive charm and provides forest tour, experiential program, and accommodation facilities. Visitors can engage in simple crafts using pine cones and…
Gimje Geumsansa Temple (금산사(김제)) – Homepage www.geumsansa.org www.templestay.com – Tel +82-63-548-4441 Geumsansa Temple, which stands tall at the entrance to Moaksan Provincial Park, was founded in the first year of King Beop of Baekje (599). It was rebuilt by Jinpyo in 776, leading to the appearance of a great temple. The precinct has about ten…
Chungnyeolsa Temple (충렬사) – Homepage culture.jeongeup.go.kr – Tel +82-63-539-5184 Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, Chungnyeolsa Temple was established as a shrine to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific title in military) Yi Sun-Sin. He was a great national hero who led the Korean navy to victory in many naval battles using innovative ‘turtle ships’ during…
Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원) – Homepage tour.imsil.go.kr – Tel +82-63-640-2921 Saseondae Tourist Area was established around the upper region of the Seomjingang River. The pine trees are dense, cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and autumn leaves are spectacular in fall in this area. At the Sculpture Park next to the Saseondae Tourist…
Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain (내장산 문화관광 음악분수) The Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain, set within Naejangsan Water Park, boasts an impressive array of over 110 songs, ranging from children’s tunes and pop hits to movie soundtracks. Accompanied by 14 unique fountain shows featuring various types, the display is indeed a sight to behold. Spanning…
Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관) – Homepage gangamseoye.com – Tel +82-63-285-7442 The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses…