Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumgangsong Ecorium (금강송 에코리움)’. 💡 Overview This is one of the 100 must-visit tourist destinations in Korea! Here at Geumgangsong Ecorium, you can relax your mind and body by taking a walk along the Geumgang pine forest trail, the first of its kind in Korea. Enjoy true relaxation,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Manhyujeong Pavilion (만휴정)’. 💡 Overview Manhyujeong Pavilion is the pavilion of Bobaekdang Kim Gye-haeng and was built in 1500. The present building shows a modified appearance through remodeling, and only a part shows the style of the late Joseon dynasty. Kim Gye-haeng was a civil servant in the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Woryeonggyo Bridge (월영교)’. 💡 Overview Woryeonggyo Bridge was named in reference to the submerged Woryeongdae Observatory and the names of nearby areas Wolgok-myeon and Eumdamgol. The view of Woryeonggyo Bridge with the moon’s reflection in the Nakdonggang River is a beautiful sight. Woryeonggyo Bridge harbors a tragic yet…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경))’. 💡 Overview Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지)’. 💡 Overview Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are secondary palace sites of Silla. The palace, along with other secondary palaces, was used as the eastern palace where the prince lived, and banquets were held during auspicious events or…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대)’. 💡 Overview Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647), is one of the landmarks of Gyeongju. The observatory was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in x_height. The observatory consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산])’. 💡 Overview Hahoe Village is one of the most famous folk villages in Korea. Surrounded by the Nakdonggang River, the village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan, which still makes up 70 percent of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계유산])’. 💡 Overview In terms of architecture, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy complex can largely be divided into Dosanseodang compound and Dosanseowon compound. Dosanseodang area consists of living quarters and lecture halls where Toegye Yi Hwang, an eminent Confucian scholar, lived and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mungyeong Eco World (문경에코월드)’. 💡 Overview ◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Queen of Tears”This is the amusement park Da-hye visited with her family before parting ways. This park is loved by many family visitors because of its various attractions. As you walk through…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (문경새재 오픈세트장)’. 💡 Overview This open set is a filming location for popular historical dramas such as “Kingdom (2019),” “The Red Sleeve (2021),” and “The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012),” and is connected to Mungyeong Provincial Park. One of the most famous spots is the…