Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baramssoeneun-gil Road (바람쐬는길)’. 💡 Overview Baramssoeneun-gil Road is the name of the path leading from Jeonju Eco Museum to Hanbyeok Tunnel. The pathway’s name comes from the breeze that blows along the way, making it great for taking a walk. The road was also selected by the Korea…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 회문산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest, located in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do, opened in 1993 with a daily maximum limit of 500 people. There’s a waterfall next to the rock gate near the entrance of the forest and a suspension bridge further ahead. Above…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gusipo Haesu World (Gusipo Seawater World) (구시포 해수찜월드)’. 💡 Overview The Gusipo Haesu World provides a diverse selection of jjimjilbang facilities. There is a “Haesuyakjjim (Medicinal Seawater Bath)” full-body bath, where special healthy ingredients are added to heated seawater. This is believed to effectively treat neuralgia, arthritis, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeongeupsa Culture Park (정읍사문화공원)’. 💡 Overview Jeongeupsa Culture Park (located in Sigi 3-dong in downtown Jeongeup-si) was built in honor of ‘Jeongeupsa’ a famous Baekje Gayo (a type of poem from the Baekje dynasty). Jeongeupsa is the only poem of the five Baekje Gayos (Jeongeupsa, Mudeungsangok, Bangdeungsangok, Seonunsangok,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Naejangsan Cable Car (내장산 케이블카)’. 💡 Overview Visitors who take Naejangsan Cable Car will enjoy a stunning view of the entire park, then after a 300m walk from the cable car terminus they will reach Yeonjabong Peak’s observatory. The cable car starts from Naejangsan Visitor Information Center. 📋…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumma Reservoir (금마저수지)’. 💡 Overview Looking towards the south from the top of Mireuksan Mountain, one can see Geumma Reservoir. The reservoir is shaped like the Korean peninsula. Hence it is also referred to as Jido Yeonmot, or Map Pond. The terrain is especially beautiful when viewing it…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Iksan Ssangneung (익산 쌍릉)’. 💡 Overview The Ssamgneung (Twin Tombs) in Iksan are stone chamber tombs that were unearthed during an academic excavation survey in 1917. At the time of the survey it was discovered the tombs had already been illegally excavated, most likely during the reign of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeokpo Beach (격포해변)’. 💡 Overview Gyeokpo Beach, located near Chaeseokgang River, is also called Chaeseokgang Beach. The beach is more famous for the view of Chaeseokgang River and the sunset over the west sea. The beach get popular in summer, full of visitors enjoying the scenery and water…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeoksangsan Mountain (적상산)’. 💡 Overview As one of the best scenic mountains in Korea, Jeoksangsan Mountain (1,030.6 meters) showcases imposing, steep rock walls. Jeoksangsan, also called Red Skirt Mountain, got its name from the view of red maple trees around cliffs in fall that makes the mountain look…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Okjeongho Lake (옥정호 (물안개길))’. 💡 Overview Okjeongho Lake is a manmade lake that was formed when Seomjingang River Dam was built. The 763-square kilometer drainage area is filled with 430 million tons of water. The picturesque lake is a popular photo spot for photographers across the nation with…