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Jeollabuk-do is bountiful
in traditional cultural heritages and historical sites. It is where
pansori (traditional Korean opera) originated. It is also home to
Namwon, the setting of the famous pansori ‘Chunhyangjeon’, and Jeonju,
a city famous for delicate and delectable foods. Jeollabuk-do is easy
to access and visitors can enjoy natural tourist attractions such as
Mt. Naejangsan, Byeonsan Peninsula and Mt. Deogyusan, as well as other
traditional Korean cultural experiences.
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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Mt. Maisan Provincial Park
Address :
Danyang-ri, Jinan eup, Dongchon-ri, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun,
Jeollabuk-do
Description :
Mt. Maisan
Provincial Park is located in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. During the
Silla Dynasty, it was called Seodasan, during the Goryo Dynasty,
Yongchulsan, and finally named Maisan during the Joseon Dynasty.
Maisan is called by different names depending on the season. In the
spring, it is called Dotdaebong, in the summer, Yonggakbong, in the
fall, Maibong, and in the winter, Munpilbong. There’s a myth that’s
been passed down through the generations regarding Mt. Maisan. Two
gods came down from the sky, had a child and lived on earth for a
while, but as they were going back up into the sky, a village woman
saw them ascending, and trapped them on Earth. They became the rock
mountain. Even today, you can see the father peak and the child
peak, and the mother peak looking down the other side. The pagodas
atop of Mt. Maisan were built from native rocks and tops of these
towers look as sharp as nails. On the south side of the mountain, it
is said there were over 120 of these pagodas, but only about 80
exist today. There is also something very mysterious about these
pagodas. No matter how bad the weather, even during storms, they
some how do not sway or fall. Another interesting thing about Mt.
Maisan are the icicles. If you put water into a bowl during the
winter, the water freezes into a pole reaching for the sky. No one
knows why or how this happens, but it makes Maisan just that much
more mysterious and interesting to visit.
Directions :
From Jinan
Bus Terminal, take a bus heading towards North Maisan. Get off at
the Mt. Maisan bus stop. You can also take a taxi.
Information :
- Inquiries:
063-430-2114 (Kor) -Homepage: http://jinan.jeonbuk.kr (KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN)
-Admission Fee: (Age 20 and over) - 2000 won / (age 14-19) - 1500
won / (age 6-13) -900 won / under 6 - FREE Group (30 or more
people): 1700 won, 1100 won, 600 won respectively.
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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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Mt. Deogyusan National Park
Address :
Dugil-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do / Geochang-gun,
Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Description :
Mt. Deogyusan
National Park covers Geochang-gun of Gyeongsangnam-do and Muju-gun
of Jeollabuk-do. Starting from Mt. Deogyusan main peak,
Hyangjeokbong, the ridges are about 1300m above sea level, and as it
stretches southwestward for about 18 km, it branches out in many
directions to create a huge assemblage of mountains. For every
branch of the mountain ridgeline, there are matching valleys at Mt.
Deogyusan. Among these valleys, Mujugucheondong Valley, stretching
25 km from the Deogyu peak to Seolcheon River on the north, is the
most famous. There are 33 sceneries in the valley known for their
beauty, called Gucheondong 33 Kyeong, but the 12th Kyeong, known as
Susimdae, is the most beautiful. Susimdae is a valley 400 m deep.
Because water as clear as jade flow through here, it is also called
Suhwa. Mt. Deogyusan also has three valleys that are grouped
together, the Chilyeon, Jeoksang, Munan valleys, and among them the
Chilyeon Valley is the most beautiful. It is famous for its Chilyeon
Waterfall, where clear water passes by thick pine forest and go
between various shapes of rocks. This water current has created
seven ponds, and the way they are all lined up makes up for a very
interesting view. Clear water comes into each of these ponds,
circles for a while, and then falls into another pond to create
seven segmented waterfalls. The Chilyeon Waterfall blend well with
the surrounding old pine trees and maple trees. In the summer, many
vacationers, and in the fall, people looking for autumn colored
leaves visit this area. Mt. Deogyusan has many such beautiful spots
of valleys, waterfalls, pine forests, and fantastic looking rocks.
All the more, with Mujugucheon-dong being the center, in conjunction
with the National Park Administration Office, they provide the
visitors with many convenience facilities in order to make their
stay here more pleasant.
Directions :
From
Yeongdong Station, take a bus headed Muju or Mt. Deogyusan Mountain
National Park and get off at the entrance of Mt. Deogyusan Mountain
National Park.
Information :
- Inquiries : Mt. Deogyusan Mountain National Park Administration
Office Tel : 063-322-3174 (Kor) -Homepage : http://www.npa.or.kr/togyu/main.asp
(Kor,Eng) -Admission Fee : Age 20 and older - 2600 won / Age 14 and
over - 1200 won / Age 13 and under - 600 won
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Seonunsa Temple
Address :
500-beonji Samin-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Description :
Seonunsa
Temple was built during the Baekje Dynasty (BC 18-678). It was
originally a very large temple, but much was lost during the
Jeongyujaeran (the 2nd Japanese Invasion in 1597). Seonunsa Temple
has Daeungbojeon, Manseru, Yeongsanjeon, and Myeongbujeon Pavilions,
and four additional Buddhist grottos, including Dosoram. Soenunsa
Temple is most famous for its camellia flowers. On the low hill
behind the Daeungbojeon Pavilion Temple, there are numerous camellia
trees. In the spring, the brilliant camellias cover Seonunsa Temple
with its color. These flowers, which frequently appear in literature
as well, are designated Natural Monuments. Seonunsa temple is also
known for its beautiful surroundings in all four seasons. In the
spring, cherry blossoms, and in the summer sangsa flowers decorate
the road to the Dosolam area, and fall leaves and winter sceneries
are beautiful as well. The Budo Field, a gathering place for monks
is another must-see Temple at Seonunsa Temple. There are Budo fields
at other larger temples, but the one in Seonunsa Temple is in a
thick grove with straight trees, and the small Budo towers blend in
beautifully with the trees. You can also see the Jinheung Cave and
the huge Mae-aebul when you go to Dosolam area.
Directions :
Train --> get
off at Jeongeup Station (walk 10 min) --> Jeongeup Bus Terminal -->
take direct bus to Seonunsa Temple --> Arrive at Seonunsa (there are
not many buses going to Seonunsa Temple, so be sure to check)
Bus --> get off at Jeongeup Bus Terminal --> take direct bus to
Seonunsa Temple--> Arrive at Seonunsa Temple
Or get off at Gochang Bus Terminal --> take City bus to Seonunsa
Temple--> Arrive at Seonunsa Temple
Information :
- Hours:
(Mar∼Oct) 08:00∼19:00 / (Nov∼Feb) 09:00∼17:00 -Admission Fee:
Individual: (age 20 and older) - 2,600 won / (age 14-19) - 1,700 won
/ (age 13 and under) - 1,200 won Groups: (age 20 and older) - 2,300
won / (age 14-19) - 1,300 won / (age 13 and
under) - 900 won (group - 30 or more people) Parking Fee: bus -
3000won / car - 2000 won(daily) * Parking fees may rise to 2500 won
on certain occasion's Inquiries: Seonunsa Temple, Tel :
063)561-0039(Kor) Website: http://sunwoonsa.netian.com (Kor)
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Muju Resort
Address :
43-15 San, Simgok-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk
Description :
Muju resort
is located in Deokyu Mountain, and is a representative mountain
resort. It blends in beautifully with the Deokyu Mountain National
Park scenery, and is the perfect place to enjoy winter sports. Muju
resort is great resting place all year round, with Alps-style first
class hotel and a variety of convenience facilities in its 2,200,000
pyeong area. The resort is especially famous for its ski range, and
many ski-manias come here during the winter. Manseong Peak (1,215m)
Ski range has capacity to handle 13,000 people an hour with its
lifts, and has a variety of courses from beginner’s to professional
level. Seolcheon Peak (1,520m) Ski Range, where Asian Universiade
competition officially opened, has a variety of gondolas and lifts,
and has a hot spring to relax after skiing. The outdoor hot springs,
with snow-covered mountains in the background, is especially famous.
Besides these, you can enjoy tennis, mountain climbing, MTB, and
horse riding, and at the theme-based shopping mall, Carnival Street,
there are interesting products to see, food to enjoy. You can buy
famous brand products from all over the world here cheaply, so look
around.
Directions :
1. From
Yeongdong station, take bus headed toward Muju Resort bus, and get
off at the resort.
2. From Muju Bus Terminal, take bus headed toward Muju Resort bus,
and get off at the resort.
Information :
- Inquiries:
Muju Resort 063-320-7404 (Kor)
- Homepage: http://www.mujuresort.com (Kor, Eng)
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
