Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jugam Pebble Beach [National Geopark] (죽암 몽돌해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Jugam Pebble Beach, located on Ulleungdo Island, is approximatly 500 meters long and 20 meters wide and has round pebbles weathered by the fierce waves. The rough rock and basalt are swept back and forth by…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크)’. 💡 Overview Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park is located in Songdo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This new landmark of Pohang aims to move toward the future of the maritime tourism city. In the park, there are characters such as Turning…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple (경주 골굴암 마애여래좌상)’. 💡 Overview The Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple consists of a Maebul (a Buddha carved in a cliff) at the very top of 12 Buddha images carved in natural rock caves located in a steep cliff of Girimsa…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Igari Anchor Observatory (이가리 닻 전망대)’. 💡 Overview Igari Anchor Observatory, located in Iga-ri, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, is an observatory in the shape of an anchor that anchors ships near the beautiful beach and blue sea pines. With a x_height of 10 meters and a length of 102…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sobaeksan National Park (Gyeongsangbuk-do Region) (소백산국립공원(경북))’. 💡 Overview Sobaeksan National Park was designated as the 18th national park in December 1987. The features of Sobaeksan National Park include wildflowers and royal azaleas in spring and snowy scenery in winter. The mountain borders three provinces and four cities. Attractions…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Uljin Geumgang Pine Trail (울진 금강소나무 숲길)’. 💡 Overview The Pine Forest Trail on Geumgangsan Mountain in Uljin goes through a beautiful forest of lush pine trees growing tall and straight with uncommonly bright bark. These special trees are called Geumgang Pine Trees, sometimes shortened to “gangsong” (‘songi’…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Juwangsan National Park (주왕산국립공원)’. 💡 Overview Juwangsan Mountain (alt. 720.6 m) is located in the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, the backbone of the Korean peninsula. The mountain features deep valleys and many sheer rock cliffs to make it the third-largest rocky mountain in the country. Juwangsan Mountain was recognized…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Yangnam Columnar Joint Observatory (경주 양남 주상절리 전망대)’. 💡 Overview This observatory was built in October 2017 and allows visitors to enjoy the view of columnar joints of Yangnam, a national geopark. The columnar joints are formed along the shoreline of Eupcheon-ri in Yangnam-myeon. Several different forms…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Andong School of Korean Etiquette (안동예절학교)’. 💡 Overview Andong School of Korean Etiquette, which is located in Andong, is a mecca of Korea’s Confucian customs and provides an opportunity to experience traditional Korean etiquette. In addition to Korean traditional etiquette, Andong School of Korean Etiquette also teaches tea…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (옥산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])’. 💡 Overview Oksanseowon Confucian Academy was built to commemorate the academic achievements and virtues of Confucian scholar Yi Eon-jeok (1491-1553). It was founded in 1572, the fifth year of King Seonjo’s reign, and received its current name the following…