Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tomb of Queen Seondeok (경주 선덕여왕릉)’. 💡 Overview The Tomb of Queen Seondeok is a round tumulus with a circumference of 73 meters. Aside from the fact that it is circled by a protective two-layer rock, the tomb has no other unique features. As the oldest daughter of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ulleungdo Island (울릉도)’. 💡 Overview Ulleungdo Island is the seventh largest island in Korea. The volcanic island consists of 44 islets of varying sizes annexed around it. With many cliffs, the island is a popular spot for rock climbing. Many walking trails that connect the sea to the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Historical site of General Chung Ki-ryong (Chunguisa Temple) (정기룡장군 유적지(충의사))’. 💡 Overview Chunguisa Temple is home to the tablets of General Chung Ki-ryong, a great army general who led during the reign of Joseon King Seonjo. In 1974, the temple and related relics were designated as a Regional…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (경주 김유신묘)’. 💡 Overview The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin (595-673) is located near the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal at the end of a scenic lane, popular in spring for its walls of yellow forsythia and pink cherry blossom trees in bloom. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seonbichon Village (선비촌)’. 💡 Overview Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. The village is the perfect place to learn about traditional Korea, and is famous for its classical scholars’ loyalty and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongjubong Recreational Forest (성주봉자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Seongjubong Recreational Forest is located in the foothills of Seongjubong Peak (alt. 606 m), and filled with a lush forest, clean water, and beautiful surroundings. The forest is equipped with basic facilities to maintain the natural environment and ambience for relaxation. Accommodation…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Songjeong Recreational Forest (송정 자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Songjeong Recreational Forest is located at the foot of Gibansan Mountain (464.7 meters). The forest is filled with wild flora and fauna and is a habitat for many wild animals like hare and roe deer. “House in the Forest,” the park’s…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ulleungdo Lighthouse (울릉도 등대 (태하등대))’. 💡 Overview Ulleungdo Lighthouse, sometimes called Taeha Lighthouse, was first lit in 1958 as a guiding light for boats coming to and from Ulleungdo Island. The lighthouse is a round, white concrete structure rising 7.6 meters high. With a new prisim light placed…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seokcheongyegok Valley (석천계곡)’. 💡 Overview Waters from the Taebaek Mountains forged Seokcheongyegok Valley, located in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The valley is wide, shallow, and surrounded by thick pine forests. Broad, flat rocks are scattered throughout, and the valley is a great place for children to play. Next to the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan (법흥동 고성이씨탑동파종택)’. 💡 Overview Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan, located in Andong, serves as a residential house of the Yi descendents even to this day. Constructed in 1685, this house has…