Honbul Literary House (혼불문학관) – Tel +82-63-620-6788 “Honbul” is an epic novel written about three generations of women from the Namwon Lee clan living under the rule of the Japanese in the 1930s. The word “honbul” literally means “a torch of the soul” and refers to the indomitable spirits of the women that persevered through…

Seonunsan Mountain [National Geopark] (선운산 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.jwcgeopark.kr – Tel +82-63-560-2699 Seonunsan Mountain is famous for its sunrise views at Nakjodae Overlook and Cheonmabong Peak. The mountain is mostly comprised of hard volcanic rocks, creating a landscape of sharp cliffs softened by the forest vegetation. – Address : 158-6, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do…

Guryonggyegok Valley (구룡계곡) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-55-972-1000 Guryonggyegok Valley, a 3 kilometer-long valley in the northern part of the Jirisan National Park, located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, is just the place to enjoy a panoramic view of the unusually shaped rocks and precipitous cliffs. Under the Guryongpokpo Falls, located at the peak of the…

Eocheongdo Island (어청도) – Tel +82-63-454-7280 Eocheongdo Island is known for its clear waters. Located approximately 72 kilometers northwest of Gunsan, the island was a strategical stopover port between Korea and China. With most of the islanders being fishermen, various seafood as well as garlic and vegetables can be found throughout the island. – Address…

Sunchang Gangcheonsa Temple (강천사 (순창)) – Homepage gangcheonsan.kr – Tel +82-63-652-5420 Located approximately 1.8 kilometers from the entrance of Gangcheonsan County Park, Gangcheonsa Temple was built by Monk Doseon during the first year of Queen Jinseong of Silla (AD 887). In the third year of King Chungsuk of Goryeo (1316), the temple saw the addition…

Mohang Beach (모항해수욕장) – Homepage www.buan.go.kr – Tel +82-63-580-4413 Mohang Beach is situated in Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is set against the beautiful mountains of Byeonsanbando National Park and the clear waters of the west coast. Unlike many beaches along the west coast, white sand can be found even at low tide and the beach…

Seonggwansa Temple (성관사) – Tel +82-63-353-0396 Seonggwansa Temple is located in Jangsu-gun in Jeollabuk-do. It is said that the temple was established during the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The temple was designated as a traditional temple in July 1999. – Address : 492-83, Jangmu-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides • 1330 Korea…

Sin Jae-hyo’s House (고창 신재효 고택) – Homepage www.gochang.go.kr www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-63-560-2943 Sin Jae-hyo (1812-1884) was a legendary theorist, director, and sponsor of pansori (epic chant). Sin Jae-hyo’s House in Gochang was built in 1850, and visitors can observe sarangchae (main room), an old well, and a paulownia tree preserved to this day. Sin…

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소)) – Homepage deogyu.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-63-322-3174 The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea’s 4th tallest mountain with the summit reaching an…

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주)) – Tel +82-63-288-1626 Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeonju, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order. The hike up to Donggosa Temple is a refreshing climb, and the temple provides a stunning panoramic view of downtown Jeonju. The temple buildings were constructed one after another along the…