Jeollabuk-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)’. 💡 Overview Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeonju Pungpaejigwan Guesthouse (전주 풍패지관 (전주객사))’. 💡 Overview During the Joseon dynasty, officials and envoys visiting Jeonju stayed here. Today, it is open for anyone to see. The long and spacious maru (wooden central space) is open to the public, making it a comfortable resting place for citizens…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당)’. 💡 Overview Located in Jeonbuk State, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property. The pavilion was built as part of a country house for a civil official from the Joseon dynasty. In the past, many writers often sought out Hanbyeokdang Pavilion to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Herb One (정읍 허브원)’. 💡 Overview Herb One hosts a Lavender Festival every year during the lavender blooming period. It has over 300,000 Lavenders and 40,000 Lavandin, covering the area purple. There are also sunflowers and cosmos to please the eyes.  📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 188-29 Guryang…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gochangeupseong Walled Town (고창읍성)’. 💡 Overview Gochangeupseong Walled Town was built in 1453 during th reign of Joseon King Danjong to protect the city from foreign invaders. The walls were built by the local civilians, using natural resources as they were available. Also called Moyangseong Fortress, the walled…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dongho Beach (동호해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Dongho Beach is located south of Gomsoman Bay, between the Byeonsan Peninsula of Buan and Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. Skirting the 1-kilometer-long white sandy beach lies a green forest with pine trees hundreds of years old. The sunset viewed from the forest is particularly eye-catching…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Haneullae Deulkkot Village (하늘내들꽃마을 [녹색농촌체험])’. 💡 Overview Situated in Jangsu, Jeollabuk-do, Haneullae Deulkkot Village, as the name suggests in Korean, it is a village nestled alongside the Cheoncheon stream (haneullae means ‘heaven creek’). The area is blessed with clear shallow creek, a green mountain and a field of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tapsa Temple (마이산 탑사)’. 💡 Overview Tapsa Temple is famous for its over 80 stone pagodas. Each pagoda has a name, meaning and role. The pagodas are made of natural stone. They range in x_height from 1 meter to 13.5 meters and in shape from conical to straight….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinsido Island Fishing Experience Village (신시도 어촌체험마을)’. 💡 Overview Sinsido Island is the largest of the 24 islands in the Gogunsan Island Cluster located 50 kilometers southwest of Gunsan. The highest point is Daegaksan Mountain (187 meters) on the northwest side and there is Sinchisan Mountain (142 meters)…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Maisan Hwaeomgul Cave (마이산 화엄굴)’. 💡 Overview Maisan Mountain has two major peaks made of sedimentary rocks; these peaks are said to be ‘couple peaks’ and cannot be found anywhere else. Sut Maibong (alt. 667 meters) is said to be the male peak while the slightly larger Am…