Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Obo Beach (오보 해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Odo Beach, a white sand beach with shallow waters, stretches across 600 meters. During summer, visitors can rent boats and tubes to enjoy swimming, whereas, in other seasons, visitors can engage in sea-fishing and catch fish such as black seabream and olive…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeolgolgyegok Valley [National Geopark] (절골협곡 (청송 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Jeolgolgyegok Valley is located along the mountain ridgeline connecting Gamebong Peak and Wanggeoam Rock in Juwangsan Mountain. It stretches for 5 kilometers from Jeolgol Valley Visitor’s Center to Daemun Bridge. The valley is formed of vocanic tuffs that were…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Guryongpo Port (구룡포항)’. 💡 Overview Guryongpo Port, located on the way from Pohang Homigot to Gampo, is a place that took the shape of a port when a pier and a breakwater were built in 1923 during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, it has facilities of about 600…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tongiljeon Ginkgo Road (통일전 은행나무길)’. 💡 Overview Tongiljeon Ginkgo Road is a tree-lined road approximately 2 kilometers long in front of the Tongiljeon Hall, a building erected to commemorate the unification of the Three Kingdoms under Silla. The street is one of the best autumn destinations in Gyeongju,…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Palgongsan National Park (Eunhaesa Temple Section) (팔공산국립공원 – 은해사지구)’. 💡 Overview Located east of Daegu downtown, Palgongsan Mountain (1,192.3m) was called both Jungaksan and Buaksan Mountain during the Silla period. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을)’. 💡 Overview At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). The village centers around the Gyeongju Choi Clan,…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Golgulsa Temple (골굴사(경주))’. 💡 Overview Golgulsa Temple is a temple located within the Hamwolsan Mountain, situated between Gyeongju City and the East Sea. With a history of over 1,500 years, it houses many Buddha statues preserved within its twelve grottoes. Maintaining the tradition of Korean Buddhism’s practice…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bonggil Daewangam Beach (봉길대왕암해변)’. 💡 Overview Bonggil Daewangam Beach, located 32 kilometers east of downtown Gyeongju is a white sand beach with an average water temperature of 22℃. It is less crowded compared to other beaches on the East Coast, making it a perfect destination for a leisurely…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Padosori Trail (파도소리길)’. 💡 Overview The Padosori (Sound of the Waves) Trail stretches for 1.7 kilometers along the shoreline of Eupcheon-ri in Gyeongju, offering stunning views of the Gyeongju Yangnam Columnar Joint. The coastal road is well-maintained and features a decked pathway, benches, viewing platforms, and a suspension…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (경주향교)’. 💡 Overview Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School is located near Gyochon Hanok Village in Gyeongju. The surrounding areas, Gyochon, Gyori, and Gyodong, derive their names because of this school. Although the exact date of its original construction is unknown, Gyeongju Hyanggyo was renovated during…