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Sangju Museum
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si)

Sangju Museum was established to highlight the history of Sangju, and systematically preserve and manage the city's cultural heritage. It features several exhibitions inside the building, and Naksangdong Stone Tower, stone lanterns and other stone relics outside.

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Indong Fossil Museum (인동화석박물관)
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gimcheon-si)

Indong Fossil Museum is one of the largest fossil museums in Asia. It first opened its doors on June 19, 2010. Exhibitions both in and outside of the main building display a wide array of meteors, flowers, fruits, animals, wood, and shells in fossil form. Colorful fossils and columnar joints (hexagon or triangle-shaped columns formed out of the cooling of lava) will take visitors to a world that has never before been exposed. Other attractions include the Underwater Ecology Hall, Mongol Experience Hall, exotic suiseki, and garden stones. Fossils come from various countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and Brazil. Two items, in particular, captivate visitors: a 600-ton columnar joint and a 55m-high tree fossil. In addition, outdoor exhibitions offer rare opportunities for visitors to touch fossils. Every architectural piece is made out of environment-friendly wood, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely cup of tea next to the pond in the museum.

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Mungyeong Flying Land
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  

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Buljeong Recreational Forest
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

The path to Buljeong Recreational Forest, lined with cherry blossom trees, is a beautiful and dense forest that offers a relaxing walk among the trees. The free forest tour from March to December offers visitors a guided tour complete with commentary. The resting area in the forest includes a forest cabin and a camping site. Built between trees, the forest cabins are either log houses or red-clay houses. 12 of the 14 houses open all year round. In addition, the nine zip line courses add more excitement to the whole forest experience.

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Jikjisa Temple Stay
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gimcheon-si)

Jikjisa, located in Hwangak Mountain, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, has a temple stay program which offers an opportunity for busy urbanites to relax and have some quality time for themselves. The temple stay includes learning temple etiquette, yebul (Buddhist service), 108 prostrations, talks with a monk, lecture on Buddhist culture, chamseon (Zen meditation), and barugongyang (formal monastic meal). Unique to the temple is an early morning walk to Hwanhuidae through which you may look deep down your heart and clear out all your afflictions.

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Daejeonsa Temple
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun)

This temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672 AD). It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1672) after a fire destroyed the original temple complex during the Imjin War against Japanese invaders. During work to renovate Bogwangjeon Hall in 1976, a text that had been put up with the ridge beams was found. Bogwangjeon Hall is a small building and its ceiling is in the form of the sharp symbol (#). A Birojanabul Buddhist statue is enshrined in the hall.

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Tonggosan Recreational Forest
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun)

Situated in the upper Bulyeongsa Valley, Tonggosan Recreation Forest, rarely visited by people in the past, still preserves much of its ancient beauty. Weathered white granite envelops the valley while a variety of waterfalls forms what looks like uniquely shaped water pots. Next to the valley is Bulyeongsa Temple built by Monk Uisang (during the reign of King Jindeok of the Silla Period). Visitors can enjoy beautiful fall foliage in the Tonggosan Recreation Forest, and there are a variety of nearby attractions from Bulyeongsa Valley, beaches on the East Coast, and Deokgu/Baekam Hot Springs. Fall foliage tends to peak between October 10th and October 20th. Visitors need to bring their own tents, utensils, toiletries, and other necessary items. The cafeteria in Tonggosan Recreation Forest is run between mid July and August.  

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Seobyeok House
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun)

Located in Jungpyeong-dong at the family village of the Pyeongsan Shin clan, the Seobyeok House was originally created when Hanchang Shin, a scholar from late Joseon Dynasty, got married and moved out of his parents’ house. The house was expanded by Chigu Shin in 1739 (15th year of the reign of King Yeongjo). The house and is built in a rectangular shape with 6 rooms in the front, 4 rooms on the sides and a courtyard in the middle. This style was a popular housing structure among the upper-class in the late Joseon Dynasty. The house was designated Folk Cultural Asset No. 101 of Gyeongsangbuk-do on November 30th, 1993.

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The-K Gyeongju Hotel
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

The K Gyeongju Hotel was opened by the Korean Teachers' Credit Union. Situated against the serene backdrop of Bomun Lake in the historic city of Gyeongju, the hotel offers a large-sized meeting room, and a sauna, boasting 100% alkalinity thermal water spewed from underground of a depth of 630m. The hotel is equipped with pleasant facilities in order to give better service to visitors.

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Pohang Airport
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si)

Pohang Airport is located in the city of Pohang, Dogu-ri, Donghae-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The airport is approximately 11.5 km away from Pohang City Hall, and 5 km away from Posco (Pohang Iron and Steel Company) in the direction of Guryongpo. After renovation, the airport offers wider parking area and various subsidiary facilities giving more comfortable service for visitors.  

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