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Buan is famous for being
part of the Mt. Byeonsan Peninsula. From Inner Mt. Byeonsan to Outer
Mt. Byeonsan, this peninsula holds many beautiful attractions. Buan’s
mountains and coasts attract tourists all year round.
Tourist Sites
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Mt. Byeonsan Peninsula National
Park
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Naesosa Temple
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Chaeseokgang
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Byeonsan Beach
Address : Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk
Description :
Byeonsan Beach is, along with Daecheon Beach and Manripo Beach,
one of the three most popular beaches on the west coast of Korea.
Byeonsan Beach is known for it’s white sand beach and fir trees. It
was named Korea’s very first beach, “haesuyokjang”, in 1933. Since
the water is not very deep and waves almost non-existent, this beach
is a favorite summer vacationing spot for over million people every
year. What really draws the crowds to this beach is its over 2km
long white sand beach and Bangpungrim, the windbreaker fir forest.
During low tide, the white sand beach extends out so far that you
would have to walk a good 30 minutes to get to the end. During the
summer, the Bangpungrim provides cool shade, and during the winter,
blocks the cold winds. Low tide happens twice a day, and the beach
looks very beautiful during those times. But during high tide, you
would wonder where the beach went. The difference is that huge. You
can taste the fresh fruits and vegetables that are produced in the
surrounding mountain areas. You can also have fresh seafood from the
nearby fishing villages. The onlydraw back of Byeonsan Beach is that
accommodations are limited and you might be better off staying in
the next town at Gyeokpoham.
Directions :
From the Jeonju Bus Terminal, take the bus that goes directly to
Gyeokpo and get off at Byeonsan beach.
From the Buan bus station, take the bus that goes directly to
Gyeokpo and get off at Byeonsan beach.
Information :
- Inquiries: Mt. Byeonsan Peninsula National Park Office, Tel :
063-582-7808 (KOR)
- Homepage: www.npa.or.kr/pyonsan (Kor/Eng/Frn)
- Admission Fee: FREE
Recommended Sites
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Mt. Byeonsan Peninsula
National Park
Address :
Byeonsan-myeon, Boan-myeon, Sanseo-myeon, Jinseo-myeon, Haseo-myeon,
Buan-gu, Jeollabuk-do
Description :
Mt. Byeonsan
Peninsula National Park stretches 35km and through five townships
along the coast. Established as a national park in 1988, it is the
only national park in the country that has both a seashore and
mountain in it. The park is divided in two large sections. The shore
area is called Oebyeonsan (outer Mt. Byeonsan), and inland is called
Naebyeonsan (Inner Mt.Byeonsan). The main tourist attractions at
Oebyeonsan are Chaeseokgang River and Byeonsan Beach. Chaeseokgang
River is named so because it lies at the west end of Byeon san
peninsula, and it meets the sea cliffs and the sea. The
Toejeokamcheung rocks have been formed by the waves of the ocean
over a very long time, and resemble hundreds of thousands of stacked
books. Byeonsan Beach has such very fine sand that it is picked as
one of the three most famous beaches on the west coast. Many
tourists are also attracted to the pine forest along the beach
perimeter. On the other side is Naebyeonsan, which has the Jikso
Waterfall and Gaeamsa Temple as two of its many attractions.
Naebyeonsan is especially famous for it’s waterfalls, valleys and
lush woodlands. In Mt.Byeonsan Peninsula National Park, there are
three famous things, collectively called “Sambyeon.” The first is
Byeonjae, the long and straight fir trees. The second is Byeonran,
the wild orchids. The third is Mt. Byeoncheong, the natural honey
produced at the mountain, which is very fragrant and is sometimes
used for medicinal purposes. The greatest charm that keeps tourists
coming to the Byeonsan Peninsula National Park is that they can
enjoy the ocean as well as the mountains here. From the mountain
peak, you can see both the ocean and mountain, and from the beach,
the setting sun and surrounding islands. Tourists sometimes even
visit just for the sunsets at the peninsula.
Directions :
From Jeongeup
Station, take the bus to Mt. Byeonsan or use a taxi. Get off at the
Byeonsan bus stop.
From the Buan Bus Terminal, take the bus or taxi and get off at the
Mt. Byeonsan bus stop.
Information :
Homepage:
http://www.mpa.or.kr/pyonsan (KOR/ENG/FRN)
Inquiries: Administration Office, Tel: 063-582-7808 (Kor)
Admission Fee:
Adults (20 or older) : 1,300 won
Teenagers (14-19) : 600 won
Children (13 or younger) : 300 won
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Naesosa Temple
Address :
Seokpo-ri, Jinseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Description :
Naesosa was
built by Buddhist Monk Hye-Gu in 633A.D. during the Silla Dynasty,
and was rebuilt by Monk Cheong-Min during the Joseon Dynasty in
1633. The Dae-Ungbojeon Pagoda of the temple was built at this time.
With the main sanctuary as the center point, the area is a 500m
radius and was named a culturally protected areain 1986. There are
fir trees on either side of the entrance that extends for about 600m
as you walk into the main gate of Naesosa Temple. The path is shaped
like a tunnel with the trees, and after you’ve enjoyed the smell and
scenery of the fir trees, you come to a row of cherry blossom trees
that makes this road ideal for a walk. Just before the temple
itself, you will come across the four gods that “guard” the temple,
called Sacheonwangsang. Just past the gate is the temple itself. The
first thing that you will notice is the 1000-year-old Dangsan tree.
Long ago, people use to come to the foot of this tree and pray under
it. There is also a bronze bell used by Buddhist temples, housed
inside Beomjonggak. This particular bell was made during the Goryeo
Era and is completely engraved with three images of Buddha, called
Samjonsang. The center of the temple is the Dae-Ungbojeon building,
which has a roof decorated with splendid colors and designs of
Dancheong that make it very beautiful. Flower Salmun doors, shaped
like Lotus and Chrysanthemum flowers, also add to the traditional
beauty of the building. There is one other thing that you can’t miss
while visiting Naesosa Temple. It is Haewuso, located in one corner
of the temple. The name means “this place gets rid of worries”, and
the surrounding bamboo grove makes this spot very elegant and
beautiful.
Directions :
From the Buan
Bus Terminal, take the bus headed to Naesosa Temple and get off at
the Naesosa Temple bus stop.
Information :
- Naesosa
Temple Tel : 063-583-7281 (Kor)
Homepage: http://www.npa.or.kr/pyonsan (Kor/Eng/Frn)
Admission Fee: Park Entrance + Cultural Monument Fee
Individual
* 20 and older : 2600 won,
* 14-19 : 1300 won,
* under 13 : 700 won
group (30 or more people): 2400 won, 1100 won, 550 won respectively
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Chaeseokgang
Address :
Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollanam-do
Description :
Chaeseokgang
refers to a rocky cliff and the sea around it, situated in the
Gyeokpohang and Dakibong areas on the Byeonsan Peninsula. It is easy
to mistake the name for a river, but it is a very large rocky cliff.
The origin of the name comes from China from the story of Lee Tae-Baek,
while drinking wine on a ship, he saw the moon reflected in the
river and jumped into the water to grab it. Chaeseokgang resembles
the Chinese equivalent of this location so adapted the name.
Chaeseokgang was created from many layers of rocks becoming
stratified by the sea, and the blue sea and the rock cliffs together
create quite a lovely picture. It is nature’s masterpiece of
stratification, and you can see interesting structures and shapes
here that are not seen at other places. You can enter Chaeseokgang
twice a day when the water recedes, and at low tide, you can observe
various sea life existing in the lower areas of the rock cliffs and
the cave. If you are able to see the sunrise or twilight at the
cave, the scenery there is simply awesome.
Around Chaeseokgang, there is not only the sea but also the stately
Mt. Naebyeonsan as well. Mt. Naebyeonsan has a temple called
Seonunsa Temple, and it is a good place to be introduced to
Buddhism. The quiet mornings and evenings at the temple add to the
beauty of the twilight scenery.
Directions :
From Buan
Intercity Bus Terminal, take a Direct Bus, or from across the
street, take a bus to Gyeokpo. (30 minute intervals).
Information :
- Inquiries: Byeonsan Peninsula Administration Office, Tel:
063-582-7808 (Kor, Eng) -Homepage: http://www.npa.or.kr/pyonsan (Kor,
Eng, Fre) -Admission Fee *Individuals Adults (age 20 and older) :
1,300 won Middle, High School (age 14-19) : 600 won Children (age 13
and younger) : 300 won *Group (30 or more people) Adults (age 20 and
older) : 1,100 won Middle, High School (age 14-19) : 500 won
Children (age 13 and younger) : 250 won
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
