Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suamsa Temple (수암사)’. 💡 Overview Suamsa Temple is located on the slopes of Byeokhwasan Mountain in Uiryeong. The approach is a remarkable 650-meter path leading to the Cheonwangmun Gate, flanked by 333 outdoor statues of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva crafted from jade stone — the largest collection of its kind…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Maritime Filming Location (‘역적’촬영지 해양드라마세트장)’. 💡 Overview Maritime Filming Location is a film set that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the Gaya, a Korean dynastic state. Set against a coastal backdrop, the site features an ironworks, illustrating the historic process of refining iron ore…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Changpo Coastal Road (창포 해안길)’. 💡 Overview Changpo Coastal Road meanders along the coastline, tracing a scenic path from Changpo-ri in Jinjeon-myeon to Jeodo Bridge in Gusan-myeon. It offers sweeping vistas of charming coastal villages in the Namhae Sea, characterized by numerous islands and the pristine waters. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dalcheongyegok Valley (Changwon) (달천계곡(창원))’. 💡 Overview Dalcheongyegok Valley is a favored summer escape in Changwon, known for its clear valley waters flowing over wide rocks and dense surrounding foliage. A notable feature within the valley is a rock bearing the inscription “Dalcheon-dong” by Heo Mok, an official of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeonhwado Island (Tongyeong) (연화도(통영))’. 💡 Overview Yeonhwado Island is located 24 km south of Tongyeong Port, bordered by Udo Island to the north and Yokjido Island to the west. It takes about two hours by boat from Tongyeong Port. The island features Yeonhwabong Peak, rising 212 meters on…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang (청학동예절학교 선비서당)’. 💡 Overview Cheonghak-dong, located at the foot of the ridge facing Hadong on Jirisan Mountain, is a village inhabited by 200 residents from thirty families. It hosts several seodangs (village schools), among which Seonbi Seodang stands out for its educational programs…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Windy Hill (바람의 언덕)’. 💡 Overview The Windy Hill refers to a hill at the end of the fishing village of Dojangpo, located at the entrance to the Haegeumgang Islets, upon which a windmill can be found. Its name comes from the area being very windy, thanks to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geojedo Haegeumgang Islets (거제도 해금강)’. 💡 Overview Haegeumgang Islets is a tourist attraction located in front of the Windy Hill on Geojedo Island, known as a rocky island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park. While its shape resembles the spreading roots of arrowroot, hence its name “Galdo,” it is…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)’. 💡 Overview Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park is a park and exhibition hall built on the site of South Korea’s largest prisoner-of-war camp, which accommodated up to 173,000 North Korean and Chinese prisoners captured by the South Korean and UN…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동))’. 💡 Overview Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the 6-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. The temple was originally called Okcheonsa…