Gyeongsangbuk-do(Seongju-gun)

Seongju Life Culture Festival will be held every year with the theme of “birth, life, and death.” Various cultural events will be held including reenacting the parade to bury the king’s umbilical cord, a traditional funeral, ancestral ceremonies, and more. Being the most famous city for the oriental melon in Korea, the festival will also showcase oriental melons, and a many dishes that use the fruit. Visitors can also try out gamju (sweet rice wine), the specialty of Seongju City.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongdeok-gun)

A large fire razed the lush pine forests and pristine coastline of the Donghae area in Changpo-ri, several years ago. But, thanks to strenuous restoration efforts over the past four years, a beautiful park along the scenic seashore and an unmanned lighthouse have been built. Also, a fascinating promenade has been constructed, using sleeper stairs made from the remnants of burnt trees. The observation deck enjoys a broad, open view of the surrounding area and is the best place for photography. A citizens’ shelter, in the form of a pergola, has also been constructed. A series of 18 musical fish sculptures have been installed, and an ecological education field has been developed with wildflowers and native plant species.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Yangdong Village as a whole was designated as the 189th Important Folk Relic on December 20, 1984. As a renowned upper class community in the past, the village has twelve Important Folk Relics and seven Cultural Assets of Gyeongsangbuk-do. Located in the village, Hyangdan was built in 1543 and designated as the 412th Treasure on November 14, 1964. It was originally a vast 99-kan* hanok, but it was reduced to a 51-kan, one-story tile-roofed hanok after the site was burned down. There is a 9-kan building facing the front that was once used as the servants' quarters. Beyond it lies the main building which is the same size. (*Kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns)


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si)

Four kilometers northeast of Huibang Station is Huibangsa Temple, which is located at the foot of Sobaeksan Mountain 850 m above sea level. The temple was built by the Great Monk Duwun in the 12th year (643) of Queen Seondeok’s reign during the Silla Kingdom. The temple used to preserve a wooden printing block for Weolinseokbo vol.1 & 2 (a biography of Buddha), but it was destroyed when the temple burned down during the Korean War. Recently, the wooden printing block has been recreated. Near the entrance of the temple is a natural forest that creates beautiful shadows when the sunlight hits the trees. Also near the temple, one can find Huibang Falls (28 m in x_height), which is the largest waterfall in the central inland region of Korea. * Huibang Falls Four kilometers northeast of Huibangsa Temple Station on the Jungang Subway Line is Huibang Falls, which is located at the foot of the Sobaeksan Mountain. The waterfall is on the way to Yeonhwabong Peak (1,383 m in x_height) of Sobaeksan Mountain, and it is the largest water fall in the central inland region of Korea. The valley where the water falls has trees and rocks, and right above the water fall is the recently rebuilt Huibangsa Temple. Other tourist attractions nearby include Buseoksa Temple, and Sosuseowon Confucian Academy located along the hiking course of Sobaeksan Mountain.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun)

Juwangsan Spa Tourist Hotel is a famous landmark in Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The main building, which has 50 rooms, a banquet hall and a wedding hall, is connected to an annex that houses the spa facilities. Guests may take advantage of the health programs offered at the spa or enjoy the hot springs sauna that uses alkaline water, which has been proven to heal chronic headaches and shoulder pain.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Bomun Golf Club has spectacular scenery and as it is situated within the Bomun Tourist Complex, which is a international recreation area situated in Gyeongju. Many facilities such as hotels. hot springs, golf course, tennis court, weight room, souvenir shop, shopping center, and trail for strolling are all provided. Boating, yachting, and wind surfing can be enjoyed at Bomun Lake.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si)


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

The Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum was founded in September 17, 2001. The arboretum exhibits local plants from Ulleungdo, an island off Korea’s eastern coast that is home to a special ecosystem that includes rare trees and wildflowers. The arboretum has a total of 24 gardens, including the Alpine Botanical Garden, Ulleungdo Native Plant Garden and Needle-leaf Tree Garden.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun)

Situated in Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do), Cheongsong Museum was opened in 1999 to promote the history and culture of the county and its nearby area. The three-story museum offers indoor & outdoor exhibition halls and archive rooms. The Indoor Exhibition Hall showcases educational material related to farming and customs of Cheongsong. Exhibitions - such as the Traditional Guest Room, Weaving Room, Items of Everyday Use, and Cheongsong Porcelain - offer glimpses of how people lived in the past. The Outdoor Exhibition Hall reproduces a traditional tavern, Mulle banga (waterwheel), Yeonja Banga (a millstone operated by a horse or ox), Josan (a monument to ward off misfortunes and protect prosperity), and Seondol (natural stones used for worship), with which visitors can experience farm life in the past. Traditional totem poles (called Jangseung or Sotdae) await visitors at the entrance of the museum. Exhibition hours are between 9 am and 6 pm (until 5 pm during winter). The museum is also surrounded by many tourist attractions: Wangbeodeul (grand willow trees designated as Natural Monument No.297) in Bugok-dong, Dalgi Falls, Cheongun Stream, and Songsaeng-ri Student Campgrounds to name a few.  


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun)