Tourist Destination

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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daejin Beach (대진해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Daejin Beach is located in Daejin-ri, a coastal village in Yeonghae-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, and has all the conditions for a coastal attraction. The water is clear and clean, and a pine forest surrounds the white sandy beach. The beach is 8 kilometers long and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))’. 💡 Overview Located in Cheongnyangsan Mountain Provincial Park, Cheongnyangsa Temple was built by the great monk Wonhyo in 663, the 3rd year of King Munmu of the Silla Kingdom. According to the principles of feng shui, the area is an ideal place for a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Girimsa Temple (기림사)’. 💡 Overview Girimsa Temple is located in Hamwolsan Mountain in Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju. The temple was built in the Silla Era and, with 16 buildings, is the second largest temple after Bulguksa. Legend has it that the temple was originally built by the Venerable Gwang-yu, a…