Tourist Destination

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jukbyeonhang Port (죽변항)’. 💡 Overview Jukbyeonhang Port is a fishing port in northern Uljin. The port is guarded by a 15.6 meter-tall lighthouse. The port is surrounded by restaurants serving seafood. In addition to squid, mackerel, and king crabs, seaweed is another specialty item of the region. There…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview In Geumbong Recreational Forest in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, you can see the apple blossoms in spring; enjoy cool stream waters and the serenade of crickets in summer, the gorgeous foliage in autumn, and splendid snowscapes in winter. The hiking trails that surround Geumbong…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dodonghang Port (도동항)’. 💡 Overview Dodonghang Port is a ferry port of Ulleungdo Island, located 188 kilometers northeast of Pohang. The port has a 80-meter quay wall which was completed in 1977 with plans to develop the island into a tourist attraction. The port’s yearly capacity is 20,000…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeongju Birosa Temple (비로사 (영주))’. 💡 Overview Birosa Temple is located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by revered Buddhist monk Uisang Daesa in the 20th year of King Munmu’s reign (AD 680) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (백암온천 관광특구)’. 💡 Overview At the Baegam Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone, visitors can enjoy both the lush mountain terrain of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range and the magnificent scenery of the East Sea. The hot springs of Baegam are one of the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dodong Lighthouse (도동등대(행남등대))’. 💡 Overview Dodonghang Lighthouse is located on the easternmost point of Ulleungdo Island, between Dodonghang and Jeodonghang Ports. The lighthouse is also called Haengnam Lighthouse after the nearby village. On clear days, visitors can see Dokdo Island to the east from atop the lighthouse. To…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Turtle Rock & Natural Wild Juniper Habitat (거북바위 및 향나무 자생지 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Turtle Rock was given its name for its rock formation that resembles the shape of turtles climbing out to the rock. The Turtle Rock is a volcanic rock that formed from the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongjeong Beach (경정해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Gyeongjeong Beach is famous for its serene and clean water with gentle waves. The southern part of the beach is made of rocks. Visitors should avoid swimming in the waters since they are used as an aqua farm for growing marine products such…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap – Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda (안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑)’. 💡 Overview Designated National Treasure No.16, Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap is Korea’s oldest and largest stone pagoda. The pagoda measures 16.8 meters high with a x_width of 7.75 meters. The pagoda was originally built at Beopeungsa Temple…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Andong Dam (안동댐)’. 💡 Overview Andong Dam is a multipurpose dam on the Nakdonggang River. The dam was constructed to prevent flood damage to the downstream region and to procure water for agricultural, industrial, and residential purposes. Construction of the dam completed in 1976 with a length of…