Nabawi Catholic Church

E-mart - Iksan Branch (이마트 익산점)

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

This is a large discount retail store located in Iksan City, Jeollabuk-do Province. It is situated near Iksan Express Bus Terminal and Dongiksan Station (train station). The five-storey store offers various products including groceries, clothing, electronics, and kitchenware.

Sungnimsa Temple

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Sungnimsa Temple is one of the major temples of the Iksan area and is believed by some to have been built along with Geumsansa Temple by monk Jinpyo Yulsa during the reign of King Gyeongdeok (King of Silla, 742-764). Others believe that the temple was established by the monk Haengyeo Seonsa during t

Mireuksaji Relics Exhibition Museum

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Opened in 1997, the Mireuksaji Relics Exhibition Museum was established in order to celebrate the culture of the Baekje Dynasty (18 BC-660 AD). The museum has roughly 19,200 relics (about 400 of which are on permanent display) that were unearthed from the site of Mireuksa Temple (Historic Site No. 1

Mireuksaji

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-660 AD). According to Samgukyusa (historical records published in 1281), King Mu (30th king of Baekje, in power 600-641 AD) and his wife Queen Seonhwa were said to have seen a vision of Mireuksamjon (the three Sanskrit) em

Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

The Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs are a group of ancient Baekje-era tumuli located 100m above sea level on the northeast brow of Chilmokjae Hill in Ipjeom-ri, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The burial ground covers an area of more than 18,520 square meters and is officially listed as Historical Site No. 347

Seodong Park

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Seodong Park (est. 2004) is a sculpture park spanning the Donggodo-ri and Sinyong-ri areas in Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si. The park covers an impressive 132,000 square meters and features approximately 68 works by famous Korean sculptors. Also located within the park limits are an observatory, rest areas

Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha is Treasure No. 46. The two Buddha statues (each measuring 424cm) stand face-to-face at a distance of 200 meters apart and tell the story of an eternal, but unrequited love. According to legend, the two Buddhas (one male, one female) are lovers that can only meet f

Iksan Ssangneung

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

The Ssamgneung (Twin Tombs) in Iksan are stone chamber tombs that were unearthed during an academic excavation survey in 1917. At the time of the survey it was discovered the tombs had already been illegally excavated, most likely during the reign of King Chungsukwang of the Goryeo Dynasty. Though l

Iksan Jewelry Museum

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

The Iksan Jewelry Museum (익산 보석박물관) was established in the Wanggung Jewelry Theme Park (located in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do) to give visitors a deeper look at artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom and to celebrate the art of Korean jewelry.Boasting an area of 141,990 square meters, the world-clas

Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is believed to have been the capital of the nation during the Mahan Era. The pagoda stands tall at 8.5 meters and was officially designated National Treasure No. 289. Relics from the

Iksan Wanggungni Historic Site [UNESCO World Heritage]

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Starting in 1989, archeologists undertook a 20-year-long excavation project at what is now known as the Wanggung-ni Historic Site. During excavation it was discovered that the area had been the site of the royal palace of King Muwang of the Baekje Dynasty from 600 to 640 AD. After the passing of the

Firefly Motel (반딧불이모텔) [한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Palace Spa - Goodstay

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Located in Iksan city, Jeollabuk-do, Palace Spa is appreciated by tourists for the quality of its hot water spring, which is highly alkalescent with a PH value of 9.5, which is very rare in Korea, and its numerous natural minerals. Palace Spa is within easy reach of public transportation including S

Gunsan Riverhill Tourist Hotel (군산리버힐관광호텔-워커힐관광호텔)

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Gunsan Riverhill Tourist Hotel is located south of the Geumgang River Mouth Bank, right by Korea's largest winter habitat for domestic migratory birds, including Baikal teals, wild ducks, mallards, wild geese, herring gulls, black head gulls and black head Kentish plovers. The hotel has 30 rooms, ba

BENIKEA Gunsan Riverhill Hotel (베니키아 군산리버힐호텔)

Jeollabuk-do > Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje

Riverhill Hotel is comprised of 147 rooms and various banquet halls that can accommodate up to 700 people, as well as a wedding hall. It is close to Geumgang River and Saemangeum.

Hot Spring Tourist Hotel

Jeollabuk-do > Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju

Located in valley gorge of greately atmospheric mountains, the Hot Spring Tourist Hotel provides cozy atmosphere, in which guests can enjoy wonderful view throughout the four seasons. Witnessing the beautiful Daedun Mountains by cable car from the summit is sure to leave lasting memories. After a da