Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Goesan Historic House of Song Byeong-il (괴산 송병일 고택)’. 💡 Overview This dwelling is a well-preserved example of a traditional Korean house built in the late 19th century, a relic from the era of the Joseon dynasty. It offers insight into the architectural design of the period as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원)’. 💡 Overview Cheongju Zoo houses mammals, birds, and reptiles as its main attractions, featuring iconic animals such as tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, penguins, seals, and monkeys. Visitors can engage in animal classrooms to learn about the ecology and characteristics of various species. Guided tours…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seowongyegok Valley (서원계곡)’. 💡 Overview Seowongyegok Valley is fed by the Samgacheon Stream, which originates from Songnisan Mountain and flows through Samga Reservoir in an S-shaped curve. It is relatively gentle in slope, and the stream is quite wide. The area is home to the 600-year-old Seowon-ri Pine…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeongdong Wine Tunnel (영동 와인터널)’. 💡 Overview Yeongdong Wine Tunnel is a 420 m-long tunnel within the Rainbow Healing Tourist Site. It was built as a wine storage because caves present ideal conditions for wine storage. Here, visitors can browse the Wine Culture Hall, which details the history…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Joryeongsan Recreational Forest is located in Joryeongsan Mountain, a part of Sobaeksanmaek Mountain Range. Joryeongsan Mountain is home to groves of old pine and oak trees. Hiking trails weave throughout the forests. Amenities include accommodations, forest park, pavilion, outdoor stage, playground, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Domaryeong Pass (도마령)’. 💡 Overview Domaryeong Pass is an 800 m-long pass at the foot of Minjujisan Mountain, connecting the Hwanggang-myeon area of Yeongdong-gun with Muju. The name of the pass, “Doma,” refers to how a general with a sword (do) had crossed over the pass on a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Danyang Bobaljae Pass (단양 보발재)’. 💡 Overview Bobaljae Pass is located 540 m above sea level on the northern side of Sobaeksan Mountain. It is also known as Godeuneomijae Pass. The S-shaped curve is known for wildflowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn, so one can either…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gallongyegok Valley (갈론계곡)’. 💡 Overview 속리산국립공원 북부에 있는 깊은 계곡이다. 신선이 내려왔다는 전설과 7마리의 학이 산다는 전설의 바위가 있고, 숲이 우거져 있다. 유리알같이 맑은 계곡이 곳곳에 비경을 만들고 있으며 물놀이하기에도 좋은 곳이다. 입구에 있는 산촌체험관에서는 숙박이 가능하다. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 547, Chilseong-ro 10-gil, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)’. 💡 Overview Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namcheongyegok Valley (남천계곡)’. 💡 Overview Namcheongyegok Valley is located on the northern side of Sobaeksan National Park. The forest is preserved quite well because the valley is located deep within the mountain. Freshwater fishes can be found within the clear water of the valley. The lush plants and…