Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gaepyeong Hanok Village (개평한옥마을)’. 💡 Overview Gaepyeong Hanok Village is where more than 60 large and small hanok (traditional Korean house) buildings with over 100 years of history are located within a traditional atmosphere. The village was named Gaepyeong using the letter gae (meaning “stuck between”) as it…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hambyeongnu Pavilion (함벽루)’. 💡 Overview Included in Hapcheon’s Eight Scenic Views, Hambyeongnu Pavilion was built in 1321, during the 8th year of Goryeo King Chungsuk by Hapcheon County Lord Kim. The location at the base of Daeyaseong Fortress, the pavilion offers views of Jeongyangho Lake on the Hwanggang…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tongyeong Lighthouse Fishing Park (통영등대낚시공원)’. 💡 Overview Tongyeong Lighthouse Fishing Park is a bridge-shaped fishing facility, conveniently situated near the Donam Tourist Complex in Tongyeong. It was established in 2006 when Tongyeong was selected as a pilot site for the Marine Fishing Park project initiated by Gyeongsangnam-do. Known…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Burilpokpo Falls (불일폭포)’. 💡 Overview Situated 720 meters above sea level, Burilpokpo Falls stands as the tallest waterfall on Jirisan Mountain, boasting a x_height of 60 meters and a x_width of 3 meters. It features a distinctive two-tier structure, with the enchanting Yongchumot and Hangmot Ponds nestled below,…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Odojae Pass & Jirisan View Park (오도재와 지리산조망공원)’. 💡 Overview Established as the most direct route from Hamyang to Jirisan in 2004, Odojae Pass has gained recognition not only as a thoroughfare but also for its serpentine path winding through the pass. Positioned just below the summit of…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Samseonggung (삼성궁)’. 💡 Overview Samseonggung is a Taoist shrine located at 850 meters above sea level on Jirisan Mountain. It serves as a spiritual hub for practicing Sinseondo, embodying traditional Korean culture. In 1983, Kang Min-ju (Taoist Priest Hanpul), along with his disciples, restored the sodo, a sacred…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoamjeongsa Temple (서암정사(함양))’. 💡 Overview Seoamjeongsa Temple belongs to Byeoksongsa Temple, which is at the entrance of the Chilseongyegok Valley of Jirisan Mountain. Monk Woneung rebuilt Byeoksongsa Temple, which had been damaged during the Korean War in 1950. This hermitage features the Buddha statues Woneung carved into the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Nodo Island (Kim Manjung Historic Site) (노도(김만중유허지))’. 💡 Overview Nodo Island, where Kim Manjung, a scholar-official during the Joseon dynasty, spent three years in exile amid factional conflicts, preserves the remnants of his thatched house, a memorial stone, and a well. The island stands as a testament to…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jodo Island (조도)’. 💡 Overview Jodo Island, located just off the coast of Mijo Port, is renowned as Saeseom Island (Bird Island) due to its distinctive bird-like shape when viewed from above. From a distance, it appears as two distinct islands; the larger one, home to the village,…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yongmunsa Temple (Namhae) (용문사(남해))’. 💡 Overview Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon was believed to reside. The temple provides a temple stay program, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in…