Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chimyeongjasan Holy Ground (치명자산성지)’. 💡 Overview Chimyeongjasan is a sacred site for those of the Catholic faith and a famous pilgrimage attraction in the southeastern region of Jeonju. Perched upon a steep ridge of Seungamsan Mountain behind Hanbyeokdang Pavilion, the area is the final resting place of well-known…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Maisan Mountain Tafoni Terrain (마이산 타포니지형)’. 💡 Overview Tafoni terrain refer to clusters of small caves resembling bombarded peaks. On the southern slope of Ammaibong Peak in Maisan Mountain, various-shaped honeycomb caves are widely spread out. These formations are believed to have been formed during the 4th Ice…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리)’. 💡 Overview Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Muju Meoru Wine Cave (무주머루와인동굴)’. 💡 Overview Muju Meoru Wine Cave is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape and various cultural heritages. The wine tunnel used to be an excavation working site to build the Muju Water Power Plant. The cave makes for an ideal place to mature…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namwon Recreational Forest (남원자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Namwon Recreational Forest is located at the base of Cheonhwangsan Mountain. Korean pine trees that are twenty to thirty years old span over a 330,578 ㎡ stretch of land with a 4-kilometer-long walking path in between, serving as the perfect place for…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dalgunggyegok Valley (달궁계곡)’. 💡 Overview Dalgunggyegok Valley is a valley located within the Jirisan National Park. It spans 6 kilometers from Dalgung Village to Simwon Village. Surrounded by dense primeval forests, it showcases the pristine beauty of an untouched valley where human hands have yet to reach. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Byeokgolje Reservoir Site (김제 벽골제)’. 💡 Overview Byeokgolje Reservoir Site is home to the embankment and stele recording reconstruction for Korea’s first ever reservoir. Records show it was rebuilt in the 6th year of King Wonseong of Silla (790), the 21st year of King Hyeonjong and King Injong…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wido Island (National Geopark) (위도 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Located approximately 13 kilometers west of Buan, Wido Island is spread out sporadically looking like a flea. Visitors to the island can see various natural phenomena as well as beautiful coastal sceneries. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address Chido-ri,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wanju Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(완주))’. 💡 Overview The temple was founded by National Preceptor Ilgyo in the 3rd year of King Hyoso of Silla (694), and it is said that Seolchong once studied here. Geuknakjeon Hall was built in 1425 with the benefactor of Seong Dal-saeng. Uhwaru is also…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Unjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운장산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Unjangsan National Recreational Forest is located within Galgeogyegok Valley in Unjangsan Mountain. The valley has a 7-kilometer-long stream and natural attractions such as Madangbawi Rock and Haegiso Pond. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 77, Hyuyangnim-gil, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do (Zipcode: 55410) 📞…