Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Andong Dam (안동댐)’. 💡 Overview Andong Dam is a multipurpose dam on the Nakdonggang River. The dam was constructed to prevent flood damage to the downstream region and to procure water for agricultural, industrial, and residential purposes. Construction of the dam completed in 1976 with a length of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Unmunsa Temple (운문사)’. 💡 Overview Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do belongs to Cheongdo-gun in terms of administrative district. However, it is actually more closely connected to Daegu in terms of traffic and lifestyle. Unmunsa Temple was built in 560 during the Silla period. This ancient temple features seven…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Haengnam Coastal Walking Path (행남 해안산책로)’. 💡 Overview Haengnam Coastal Walking Path starts from Dodonghang Port and ends at Haengnam Village. The trail provides the perfect opportunity to see the coastal beauty of the island, with bridges passing open waters between natural cave formations and erroded valleys. About…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ulleung Jukdo Island (죽도(울릉))’. 💡 Overview Jukdo Island is a small inhabited island near Ulleungdo Island, located 4 kilometers apart from Jeodonghang Port and 7 kilometers away from Dodonghang Port, both of which are nestled northeast of Ulleungdo Island. Normally, tourists visit Jukdo Island on their way back…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Binggyegyegok Valley (빙계계곡)’. 💡 Overview Binggyegyegok Valley in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as County Park in September 1987 for its ice holes and wind holes that provide cool breeze in summer and hot steam in winter. The valley also has 8.15 meter-high five-story stone pagoda from early Goryeo period…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Najeong Beach (나정고운모래해변)’. 💡 Overview Najeong Beach is situated on the shores of the East Sea. The beach offers many facilities as well as a seawater hot spring. The parking lot and pine tree forest by the hot spring are open to the public. Various water sports are…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dodong Mineral Spring Park (도동약수공원)’. 💡 Overview The spring at Dodong Mineral Spring Park contains minerals known as effective treatments for anemia, digestive disorders, and skin ailments. Legend says the armor of a general who died in war was buried here and the metal infused water is what…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumosan Provincial Park (금오산도립공원)’. 💡 Overview Geumosan Mountain (976 m) is part of the Sobaeksan Mountain Range, and was designated as a provincial park in 1970. Daehyepokpo (Myeonggeum) Falls can be accessed via cable car. Additional attractions within the park include Yaksaam Hermitage, Rock-carved Standing Bodhisattva, Haeunsa Temple,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwanseong Solbat Beach (관성솔밭해변)’. 💡 Overview Gwanseong Solbat Beach, formerly Gwanseong Beach, is known for its extremely clean waters, and the connecting pine grove creates a gorgeous semi-circle shape. Nearby in Sindae-ri, Yangnam-myeon is Kolon Garden Golf Club, allowing visitors to enjoy many other leisure activities in the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongdo Hanok School (청도한옥학교)’. 💡 Overview Located on the slopes of Namsan Mountain, the Cheongdo Hanok School is an educational center for carpenters who specialize in hanok (traditional Korean architecture). Hanok buildings hold cultural and historical values and the school has been gaining in popularity not only among…