Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinsido Island Fishing Experience Village (신시도 어촌체험마을)’. 💡 Overview Sinsido Island is the largest of the 24 islands in the Gogunsan Island Cluster located 50 kilometers southwest of Gunsan. The highest point is Daegaksan Mountain (187 meters) on the northwest side and there is Sinchisan Mountain (142 meters)…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Maisan Hwaeomgul Cave (마이산 화엄굴)’. 💡 Overview Maisan Mountain has two major peaks made of sedimentary rocks; these peaks are said to be ‘couple peaks’ and cannot be found anywhere else. Sut Maibong (alt. 667 meters) is said to be the male peak while the slightly larger Am…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (운일암 반일암 계곡)’. 💡 Overview Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (5 km long) falls between Myeongdeokbong Peak and Myeongdobong Peak in the northeastern region of Mount Unjangsan. The name Uniram refers to the steep walls of the valley where nothing but the sky, rocks, thick forests, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeokpo Port (격포항)’. 💡 Overview Gyeokpo Port is an important transit point for maritime transportation between the islands of the West Sea, such as Wido Island, Gogunsan Islands, and Hongdo Island. As a fishing port, it is known as the place through which delicious seafood from the clean…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suseongdang Shrine (수성당)’. 💡 Overview Located at the end of Jeokbyeokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine is the only shrine in Korea that is dedicated to the sea god “Gaeyang Halmeoni” (Granny Gaeyang), the deity who rules over the West Sea, and her eight daughters. This is a place that…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Byeonsan Beach (변산해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Byeonsan Beach is a representative beach of the west coast. The beach is known for its white sand and fir trees. Also, having opened in 1933, it is the oldest beach in Korea. The fine sandy beach stretches endlessly and the water is…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)’. 💡 Overview Haseom Observatory offers a bird’s-eye view of Haseom Island, which gets its name due to its resemblance to a lotus flower. The observatory is well-known for offering the views of sea parting, Korea’s Miracle of Moses, which occurs on the 1st and 15th…

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Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pihyangjeong Pavilion (정읍 피향정)’. 💡 Overview Pihyangjeong Pavilion is known to be the most outstanding pavilion in all of Jeolla region. Orignally, there were two ponds around the pavilion, but one of the ponds were filled up with soil during the Japanese period. The pavilion’s name derived from…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Uhwajeong Pavilion (우화정(내장산))’. 💡 Overview Uhwajeong Pavilion takes its name from the legend that the pavilion once grew wings and ascended into the heavens. The pavilion is located in the middle of a lake on the way to Naejangsan Visitor Information Center. The scenery of the pavilion and…