Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gayasan National Park (Baegundong Area) (가야산국립공원-백운동 지구)’. 💡 Overview Gayasan Mountain in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as a national park in 1972. The mountain’s main peak, Chilbulbong Peak, towers at 1,433 meters. It borders Seongju-gun, Hapcheon-gun and Geochang-gun. In particular, the mountain range stretching along Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun is famous…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Orijangnim Forest in Jacheon-ri, Yeongcheon (영천 자천리 오리장림)’. 💡 Overview Orijangnim Forest is approximately 2 kilometers long, the same length as the Korean measurement of five ri (O-ri). It is also called Jacheon Forest due to its location near Jacheon-ri. The forest was split into two parts after…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jikjisa Temple (직지사)’. 💡 Overview Jikjisa Temple, located at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was constructed in 418, during the second year of Silla Kingdom King Nulji’s reign. This temple is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hakgasan Recreational Forest (학가산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Hakgasan Recreational Forest is located in a valley on the northern side of Hakgasan Mountain, known for its clean air. The recreational forest has log cabins that harmonize with the nearby trees, creeks, and rocks, making visitors feel as if they are…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Goraebul Beach (고래불해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Goraebul Beach is located in Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Its fine white sands stretch for 8 kilometers giving way to clean seawaters, and it is shaded by a pine forest. The beach has various facilities for visitors’ comfort including shower stalls, restroom, drinking fountain, snack…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yecheon Samgangjumak (예천 삼강주막)’. 💡 Overview A place where people can see traditional jumak (small taverns serving food and liquor), Samgangjumak once sold food to people who travel through Samgang Port, offered rooms for peddlers to stay, and provided poets with a place to rest. Built around 1900,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bongpyeong Beach (봉평해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Bongpyeong Beach in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do is a 2 kilometer-long sand beach. The nearby Jukbyeon Breakwater is a famous fishing spot. Visitors can catch halibut, sea perch, rudder fish and more by casting or surf fishing. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 1166, Uljinbuk-ro, Uljin-gun,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jugam Pebble Beach [National Geopark] (죽암 몽돌해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Jugam Pebble Beach, located on Ulleungdo Island, is approximatly 500 meters long and 20 meters wide and has round pebbles weathered by the fierce waves. The rough rock and basalt are swept back and forth by…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크)’. 💡 Overview Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park is located in Songdo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This new landmark of Pohang aims to move toward the future of the maritime tourism city. In the park, there are characters such as Turning…