Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

“Human-powered gliders” refer to gliders under 50kg that can be operated by shifting one’s weight; this include devices such as hang gliders and paragliders. Paragliding, despite its short history, is the most popular type of human-powered glider. Mungyeong Flying Land, a top paragliding facility, is conveniently located in Mungyeong, which offers excellent conditions for this amazing sport. Mungyeong’s geography creates an excellent updraft and steady winds, and the area’s total absence of high-tension wires means plenty of wide-open space for a safe landing. Mungyeong Flying Land is surrounded by outstanding mountains (Juheulsan, Joryeongsan, and Seongjubong) giving visitors a unique and exciting flying experience. Nearby attractions include Mungyeong Spa, Mungyeongsaejae, Mungyeong KBS Drama Studio, Mungyeong Coal Museum, and more. * Flying Site - Location: Goyo-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Latitude 36˚44´03˝ / Longitude 36˚44´03) - Opened on November 21, 1998 - Take-off Sites 1) No. 1 Take-off Site: 730m above sea level and 3,500m2 in area 2) No. 2 Take-off Site: 866m above sea level and 6,800m2 in area - Landing Sites 1) No. 1 Landing Site: 220m above sea level and 13,000m2 in area 2) No. 2 Landing Site: 165m above sea level and 10,000m2 in area 3) No. 3 Landing Site: 150m above sea level and 15,000m2 in area  


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Munui Cultural Properties Site offers overlooks of Daecheongho Lake. Attracting many visitors, the place was created to preserve and promote the local traditional culture of Cheongwon (Chungcheongbuk-do); it is a great place to learn about local history, culture, and arts.The spacious complex (132,232m2) is home to ten traditional houses (Munsangwan, houses by aristocrats, a museum, and a tavern), showing a form of a traditional village. It is also full of dolmens, stones (symbolizing abundant procreation), Jangseung (totem poles at the entrance of villages or temples), and Yeonjabanga (millstones worked by horses or oxen), providing visitors with opportunities to learn about traditional culture and life.With the theme of roof tiles, a relics gallery in the complex boasts over 774 local items, categorized in each historical period (e.g. the Silla Period, Baekje Period, etc.). Munsan-ri Stone Bridge, believed to have been built during the Goryeo Period, was restored in front of the gallery.The complex also offers a wide array of amenities including mineral spring sites, playgrounds, and Munui Movie Village (a drive-in movie theater in the parking lot). Nearby notable attractions include Artificial Falls, Yangseongsan Mountain, Jakdusan Mountain, Daecheongho Lake, Nosan Pine Forest, Donghwasa Temple, and Bugang Mineral Springs. 


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Jeonju Station opened in Seonosong-dong, Jeonju-si on November 17, 1914. Jeonju Station moved to its current location in Ua-dong, Jeonju-si, on March 23, 1978, when a section of the Jeolla railway line connecting Buk-Jeonju (North Jeonju) and Sin-ri was moved to the outskirts of the city. The station building was newly-constructed at that time. Jeonju Station has grown to accommodate an average 6,000 passengers per day and is quickly becoming a hub of administration, education, culture, and transportation.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

Seonyudong Gyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Mount Daeyasan (931 meters high) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well known by the public. At the beginning and the end of the trail are Hakcheonjeong and Chirujeong pavilions, respectively. Both sides of the valley are lined with thick forests of ancient pine trees. A number of stone carvings can be found in the forest, and the most famous one reads “Seonyu Gyegok (Seonyu Valley).” It was written by Choi Chi-won (857~?), a leading scholar of the Silla Kingdom.


Jeollanam-do(Naju-si)

Naju Pear Museum (나주배박물관) in Naju, Jeollnam-do opened in 1992 to study and promote the renowned Naju Pear. Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju even has a museum dedicated to the fruit. The Naju Pear Museum has everything you’ll need to know about pears, including the history of various kinds, storing methods and the process of growing them. Visitors can also buy Naju pears in the Naju Pear Distribution Center adjacent to the museum.


Daegu(Dalseong-gun)

Mt. Biseulsan stands at the edge of Cheongdo-gun and Dalseong-gun. It is not such a high mountain, but because of its scenic beauty and clean air, it’s an easy place to want to visit again. Mt. Biseulsan has long been known as a temple place, and according to the legends it’s to produce a thousand saints from its regions. Famous monk Il-Yeon (monk scholar of the Goryeo Period) apparently spent his 20s here, training for his career as a monk. At that time Il-Yeon spent his time in the Bodangam Building learning about various faiths and their scriptures, and it became a solid basis from which to write his famous Samgukyusa, a compilation of the history of the three kingdoms). The most beautiful aspect of Mt. Biseulsan is the Azaleas that blossom in the spring. Painted crimson red, the flowers harmonize perfectly with the complementary colors of the surrounding forest. All through the year, the pine forest fills the mountain, and the broad-leaf trees come alive in the fall in all their brilliant autumn colors in perfect harmony with the fantastic looking rocks of the mountain peaks. Large areas of the ridge tops become covered with purple eulalias, and it provides a majestic view for the fall mountain climbers.


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Tipped with strangely-shaped rocks and groves of old pine trees, Obongsan Mountain (779 meters) is brimming with natural beauty. Once called Gyeongunsan Mountain, it received its current name because of its five unique peaks (“obong” means five peaks). Visitors can enjoy hiking the rock ridges or cruising on the ferry around Soyangho Lake. At the base of the mountain on its southern side lies Cheongpyeongsa Temple, which was built in 973 the 24th year of the reign of King Gwangjong of Goryeo.


Jeollabuk-do(Buan-gun)

Located in Mt. Byeonsan Peninsula National Park, Wolmyeongam Hermitage was originally built in 692 AD. Since then, it has been destroyed and renovated several times, and what remains is a small hermitage. The site is a popular attraction not only because of the temple, but because of the magnificent sunsets viewed from this spot.The breathtaking view from Wolmyeongam as the sun sinks into the sea cannot be expressed in words.


Jeollanam-do(Gangjin-gun)

Gangjin Dawon is beautiful landscape of green tea fields located at the southern foot of Wolchulsan Mountain in Jeollanam-do. The area’s big temperature difference between day and night and the air thick with fog provide ideal conditions for tea cultivation. The tea cultivated in Gangjin Dawon has a strong scent and rarely tastes bitter. Gangjin Dawon is the home of the nation’s first green tea product “Baegunokpancha” that was produced up until the independence of Korea in 1945. Since 1980, an extensive area of mountainous territory has been cultivated for green tea production to become the more than 80 acres of green tea fields that it is today. As Gangjin Dawon is relatively lesser known than the green tea fields in Boseong, visitors can enjoy a leisurely time surrounded by the vastness of the green tea fields. Nearby attractions include Baengnyeonsa Temple, the Birthplace of Yeongnang, Gangjin Goryeo Cheongja Doyoji (Goryeo celadon porcelain kiln site), and Dasan Chodang, which is the house where the famous scholar Dasan Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836) lived during his exile.


Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Discover the Rich History and Culture at Incheon Jung-gu Life History Museum If you're planning a trip to Incheon, the Incheon Jung-gu Life History Museum is a must-visit destination that offers a fascinating journey through Korea's past and present. This museum uniquely showcases the coexistence of history and culture in Incheon. Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall The Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall is dedicated to the history of Korea's first Western-style hotel, the Daebul Hotel. Opened in 2018, this hall presents a comprehensive look at the hotel's exterior and its glory days, along with its decline. It features artifacts found at the hotel's site and materials related to hotels and inns in the area during the Japanese colonial period.       Jung-gu Life History Exhibition Hall The Jung-gu Life History Exhibition Hall takes visitors through the life and transformations of Incheon Jung-gu from the 1960s to the 1970s. Opened in 2018, this hall is spread across three floors, each offering a rich array of exhibits: * Basement Level: The entrance features a timeline showcasing the history of Jung-gu since its establishment in 1968. Visitors are greeted by a subway model and other period-specific displays. * First Floor: This floor is dedicated to the clothing, food, and housing cultures of the 1960s and 1970s. It includes a rental service for retro outfits like school uniforms and dresses, where visitors can take memorable photos. The recreated barber shops, coal briquettes, classic cameras, and public telephones evoke nostalgia. Additionally, there are streets replicating the markets and living spaces from that era. * Second Floor: Here, you can explore the culture of the 1960s and 1970s through recreated pubs, theaters, and tea houses. The walls are adorned with record albums, and the theater displays popular movie posters from the 1970s, complete with a ticket booth. You can even watch films from that period if you time your visit right. Unique Experience at Keulaedeul Inside the Jung-gu Life History Exhibition Hall, Keulaedeul offers a unique experience where you can rent traditional Korean hanbok or historical costumes and take photos around the Incheon open port area. This is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the charm of Korean culture and history. Practical Information Address: 101 Sinpo-ro 23beon-gil, Jungang-dong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon Contact: +82-32-766-2202 Website: Jung-gu Culture and Tourism / Incheon Jung-gu Cultural Foundation Closed: Every Monday (If Monday is a public holiday, the museum is closed on the following Tuesday) Opening Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (Last admission at 17:30) Admission Fees: Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall & Life History Exhibition Hall: Adults (19+): 1,000 KRW (Individual) / 800 KRW (Group) Youth (13-18): 700 KRW (Individual) / 500 KRW (Group) Military/Police: 500 KRW (Individual) / 400 KRW (Group) Unified Ticket for 5 Museums: Adults (19+): 3,400 KRW (Individual) / 2,800 KRW (Group) Youth (13-18): 2,300 KRW (Individual) / 1,700 KRW (Group) Military/Police: 2,100 KRW (Individual) / 1,400 KRW (Group) Children (12 and under): Free *Group rates apply to 20 or more paying visitors. *Museums included in the unified ticket: Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Museum, Incheon Open Port Museum, Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall (Life History Exhibition Hall), Korean-Chinese Cultural Center, and Jajangmyeon Museum. The Incheon Jung-gu Life History Museum offers a unique opportunity to experience Incheon’s past and present in one visit. It’s an educational and enjoyable destination for all ages, where you can deeply understand the historical and cultural evolution of the region. Make sure to add this museum to your itinerary for a memorable trip to Incheon.