Jeollabuk-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chiryeongyegok Valley (칠연계곡)’. 💡 Overview Chiryeongyegok Valley is situated behind Tongan Village in Anseong-myeon near Deogyusan Mountain. While not as famous as the valley in Gucheon-dong, the valley boasts a beautiful array of waterfalls, oddly shaped rocks, and ponds. The best known attraction is Chiryeonpokpo Falls, meaning “seven…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Honbul Literary House (혼불문학관)’. 💡 Overview “Honbul” is an epic novel written about three generations of women from the Namwon Lee clan living under the rule of the Japanese in the 1930s. The word “honbul” literally means “a torch of the soul” and refers to the indomitable spirits…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seonunsan Mountain [National Geopark] (선운산 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Seonunsan Mountain is famous for its sunrise views at Nakjodae Overlook and Cheonmabong Peak. The mountain is mostly comprised of hard volcanic rocks, creating a landscape of sharp cliffs softened by the forest vegetation. 📋 Detailed Information 📍…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Guryonggyegok Valley (구룡계곡)’. 💡 Overview Guryonggyegok Valley, a 3 kilometer-long valley in the northern part of the Jirisan National Park, located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, is just the place to enjoy a panoramic view of the unusually shaped rocks and precipitous cliffs. Under the Guryongpokpo Falls, located at the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Eocheongdo Island (어청도)’. 💡 Overview Eocheongdo Island is known for its clear waters. Located approximately 72 kilometers northwest of Gunsan, the island was a strategical stopover port between Korea and China. With most of the islanders being fishermen, various seafood as well as garlic and vegetables can be…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sunchang Gangcheonsa Temple (강천사 (순창))’. 💡 Overview Located approximately 1.8 kilometers from the entrance of Gangcheonsan County Park, Gangcheonsa Temple was built by Monk Doseon during the first year of Queen Jinseong of Silla (AD 887). In the third year of King Chungsuk of Goryeo (1316), the temple…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mohang Beach (모항해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Mohang Beach is situated in Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is set against the beautiful mountains of Byeonsanbando National Park and the clear waters of the west coast. Unlike many beaches along the west coast, white sand can be found even at low tide…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seonggwansa Temple (성관사)’. 💡 Overview Seonggwansa Temple is located in Jangsu-gun in Jeollabuk-do. It is said that the temple was established during the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The temple was designated as a traditional temple in July 1999. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 492-83, Jangmu-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do (Zipcode: 55618)…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))’. 💡 Overview The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea’s 4th tallest mountain with the…