[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs (경주 오릉)
The Five Royal Tombs (called Oreung in Korean) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park…
The Five Royal Tombs (called Oreung in Korean) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park…
Gyeongju Ssambap Street, developed around the Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex in Gyeongju, offers a diverse culinary experience. A highlight is ssambap (leaf…
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…
Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its center, located about 10…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex (경주 대릉원 일원)’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지))’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dokrakdang House (경주 독락당)’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원)’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center (소백산생태탐방원)’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원)’. 💡 Overview 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…