Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)’. 💡 Overview Munheonseowon Confucian Academy was established to pay tribute to the memory of Lee Gok (1298-1351) and Lee Saek (1328-1396) who were well-respected for their writings and character. The school was originally built in 1594, but was burnt down during the Imjin War…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Paradise Spa Dogo (파라다이스 스파 도고)’. 💡 Overview Paradise Spa Dogo, a government-designated hot spring in Korea, is a large resort facility opened by the Paradise Group in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do, an area renowned for its hot springs. It is the first government-designated hot spring in Chungcheong-do, a designation…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산])’. 💡 Overview This granite pagoda from the late Baekje period in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do has been designated a National Treasure. It is generally known as the “Baekje Five-story Pagoda.” As one of two remaining…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Buyeo Garimseong Fortress (부여 가림성)’. 💡 Overview Garimseong Fortress is a stone fortress built on the lower reaches of the Geumgang River to protect Sabiseong Fortress, the capital of the Baekje dynasty. The fortress’ parking lot is only 200 meters away from the southern entrance, allowing visitors to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seodongyo Theme Park (서동요 테마파크)’. 💡 Overview Seodongyo Theme Park is an open film set studio in a huge 33,000 square meter plot of land. The theme park offers various sets from Goryeo to Joseon dynasty as well as royal residences of Baekje dynasty, the commoners’ village, the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gongseri Catholic Church (아산 공세리성당)’. 💡 Overview Gongseri Catholic Church was founded in 1894 as the main parish of the Daejeon diocese in Gongse-ri, Inju-myeon that connects Asanman Bay to Sapgyocheon Stream. Early missionaries originally used a common house for church meetings in the early years until in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sunshine Studio (논산 선샤인스튜디오)’. 💡 Overview Originally established as the set for the drama “Mr. Sunshine”, it has since garnered interest as a filming location for historical dramas such as “Pachinko” and “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938”. It is currently open to the public as a tourist…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Oeam Folk Village (외암민속마을)’. 💡 Overview Oeam Folk Village, located in Asan, boasts a history spanning over 500 years. This agricultural village has preserved its ancient houses and cultural heritage remarkably well. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a recreation of a traditional market. The village offers…