Jeollabuk-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))’. 💡 Overview Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeonju, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order. The hike up to Donggosa Temple is a refreshing climb, and the temple provides a stunning panoramic view of downtown Jeonju. The temple buildings were…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namwon Silsangsa Temple (실상사(남원))’. 💡 Overview Silsangsa Temple was constructed by Monk Jeunggak, as one of nine special temples in the year 828. The temple was established because of the theory of divination, based on topology. The belief held that Korea’s good spirit would be taken away to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wido Beach (위도해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Opened in 1969, Wido Beach is known as an excellent swimming beach. The beach is sheltered by the surrounding mountains with fairly shallow and clear waters, making it very popular among families seeking a relaxing vacation. Moreover, the beach offers a spectacular view…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Eunsusa Temple (은수사)’. 💡 Overview The temple located upon Maisan Mountain was called Sangwonsa Temple during the early Joseon dynasty and was later known as Jeongmyeongam Hermitage. According to the Korean Language Society, the temple began to be called Eunsusa (meaning ‘Silver Water Temple’) after King Taejo (the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone (무주구천동관광특구)’. 💡 Overview At the heart of the Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone is Muju Gucheondong Valley. The outer parts of Deogyusan National Park and the mountain’s natural recreation forest are also part of the special tourist zone. The 30-kilometer-long Muju Gucheondong Valley…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Eunpa Lake Park (Eunpa Recreation Area) (은파호수공원(은파국민관광지))’. 💡 Overview Located in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Eunpa Lake Park was once a reservoir built before the Joseon dynasty that supplied water to nearby farms. The lake and its surrounding mountains were designated a national tourist site in 1985, but remain historically…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)’. 💡 Overview Gucheondonggyegok Valley is located within Deogyusan National Park approximately 25 kilometers from Rajetongmun Gate, the entrance of the valley. The valley is famous for its 33 scenic points including Sushimdae Cliff, Gucheonpokpo Falls and Yeonhwapokpo Falls. The valley is popular all year round…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baraebong Peak (바래봉)’. 💡 Overview Baraebong Peak gets its name from its resemblance to an upside down barittae (a wooden rice bowl used by temple priests). The mountain is characterized by round slopes and fields of royal azalea flowers in spring. Trekking starts at Yongsan Village, 1.5 kilometers…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘House of Lee Young-choon (이영춘가옥)’. 💡 Overview The House of Lee Young-choon was constructed by a Japanese landlord named Kumamoto during the Japanese colonial era. The house combined Western, Korean, and Japanese into one structure. After Korean liberation, Dr. Lee Young-choon, the first medical doctor, lived in the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwanghallu Pavilion (광한루)’. 💡 Overview Rebuilt in 1638 (the 16th year of King Injo), Gwanghallu Pavilion is one of the Joseon dynasty’s most exemplary structures. The pavilion was constructed in 1419 by Hwang Hui, a noted prime minister in the early Joseon dynasty, during his exile to Namwon….