Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Girimsa Temple (기림사)’. 💡 Overview Girimsa Temple is located in Hamwolsan Mountain in Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju. The temple was built in the Silla Era and, with 16 buildings, is the second largest temple after Bulguksa. Legend has it that the temple was originally built by the Venerable Gwang-yu, a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Goryeong Janggi-ri Rock Art (고령 장기리 암각화)’. 💡 Overview Yangjeondong Rock Art (discovered in 1971) is a rock painting 3 meters high and 5.5 meters wide that vividly depicts the life and religion of the Prehistoric Age. Rock art from the time period was created on rocks or…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성))’. 💡 Overview This was the location of the palace-fortress during the Silla dynasty (57 BC ~ AD 935). The fortress takes after its name, which, literally translates to mean a crescent moon shape on top of a hill. The famous…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park (문경새재도립공원)’. 💡 Overview Mungyeongsaejae Pass, which crosses Joryeongsan Mountain, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass in Korea, being reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over. The three gates of Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan were built for national…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daegaya History Theme Park (대가야 역사테마관광지)’. 💡 Overview Daegaya History Theme Park is located in what was the center of the Daegaya Kingdom. The park offers various areas to learn about not only the history of the area but also the current culture and the future of Goryeong….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mungyeong Spa (문경종합온천)’. 💡 Overview Mungyeong Spa is an enormous hot springs complex that first opened in March 2001 and is able to accommodate up to 2,500 visitors at one time, as well as up to 1,000 vehicles in the spacious parking lot.It offers two types of hot…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daejeonsa Temple (대전사)’. 💡 Overview Daejeonsa Temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672). It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1672) after a fire destroyed the original temple complex during the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (봉정사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])’. 💡 Overview Bongjeongsa Temple is believed to have been built in 672 by the Great Buddist Monk Uisang. However, other documents seem to state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple. During the Korean War, many…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Grasswon Park (그라스원)’. 💡 Overview Grasswon Park is located on the banks of the Nakdonggang River as it cuts through downtown Andong. The park, north of Yeonggadaegyo Bridge, features walking trails thorugh a variety of flowers and grasses. The park is attractive all year round, but is especially…