Gangcheonsan County Park (강천산 군립공원)

16.2 Km 30627 2024-04-07

97, Gangcheonsan-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-650-1672

Gangcheonsan Mountain is surrounded by Gwangcheonsan Gwangjubong Peak (583.7 meters above sea level), Gwangdeoksan Seonnyeobong Peak (578 meters), and Sanseongsan Yeondaebong Peak (603 meters above sea level) in the area of 996beonji, Cheonggye-ri, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is divided into small canyons and has an outstanding view with rocky mountains on all sides. The valley was called Gangcheon Valley because clean and clear water flows like a spring on the hard rocks, and all the mountains around it were called Gangcheonsan Mountain. It is said that in the past it was called Yongcheonsan Mountain, named after the shape of two dragons waving their tails toward the sky and ascending to heaven.

Following the Noryeong Mountain Range to Chuwolsan Mountain, it forms Gwangdeoksan Mountain and Yongcheonsan Mountain. On Sanseongsan Mountain (two dragons from the eastern sky to the western sky) that towers high in the sky, two dragons run east side by side. There are numerous peaks, some famous ones are, Yeondaebong, Undaebong, Suyeongbong, Cheonjabong, Gitdaebong, Gwangjubong, Gyeonjebong, and Songrakbong peaks. Between these two mountains is a very deep valley. Some of the famous valleys are, Yeondaegyegok Valley, Seonnyeogyegok Valley (Jeobujegol), Wondeunggyegok Valley (Yongdaeamgol), Buntonggol Pass, Jijigol Valley, Somokgol Valley, Samindaegyegok Valley (Hwangwoojegol), Giwoojegol Valley, Senyanggol Valley, Multonggol Valley, Chodanggol Valley, Ujakgol Valley, Dongmakgol Valley, Geumganggyegok Valley (Tapsanggol), Seungbanggol Valley, Byeondugol Valley, etc. The clear water flowing from every valley joins into one and the sound of the water crashing against the rocks and stones echoes throughout the valley and enters Gangcheonho Lake.

When spring comes, willows bloom, and when the forsythia and azaleas are in full bloom, wild cherry blossoms reach full bloom on every mountain peak. The clear and clean water flows continuously between the gravel along the valley. Visitors can cool off the heat in this river that does not collect moss either because it is too cold or clean. On Gangcheonsan Mountain, there are beautiful shrubs and maple trees, and the baby maples and baby squirrels announce the arrival of autumn among the seven different types of maple trees. The multiple trails on the mountain are not steep or too dangerous, making it popular regardless of age. It is also ideal for mountaineering and mountain-loving hikers. The scenery of the river with white snow and icicles attracts painters who want to capture the moment on a canvas. Gangcheonsan Mountain has four distinct seasons making it a popular destination all year round.

Imsil Cheese Village (임실 치즈마을)

16.6 Km 0 2024-04-07

4 Cheese maeul 1-gil, Imsil-eup, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Imsil Cheese Village is the home of Korean cheese. In 1966, Father Didier t'Serstevens (Korean name: Ji Jeong-hwan), a Belgian priest, brought two mountain goats to the village and started making cheese. He worked day and night with the locals to make the cheese that has earned its current reputation. Imsil Cheese Village runs experience programs such as mozzarella cheese making and yogurt making.

Imsil Cheese Village (전북 임실치즈마을)

16.7 Km 18764 2024-04-07

4, Cheese maeul 1-gil, Imsil-eup, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Imsil Cheese, perhaps the most famous cheese in Korea, all started in 1960 with two goats. Having expanded greatly, visitors can get first-hand experience at making cheese as well as enjoy cooking with the freshest cheese available. The factory also provides cheese and yogurt at low-rate prices.

Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

16.8 Km 20273 2024-04-07

44-12 Wonchon 1-gil, Chilbo-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Museongseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1615 to honor Silla's scholar Choe Chiwon (857-?). An important cultural heritage for understanding the Confucianism and culture of the Joseon Dynasty, it is recognized as a representative example of seowon architecture and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional architecture still remains, and the surrounding scenery, including old ginkgo trees, is beautiful.

Imsil N Cheese Festival (임실N치즈축제)

16.8 Km 48386 2024-04-07

50, Doin 2-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-643-3900

Imsil N Cheese Festival gives festival-goers a chance to take in the savory scent of cheese all day long at Imsil, the most famous cheese industry in Korea. The festival offers visitors a chance to become a character from a fairy tale by entering the Imsil Cheese Theme Park with nine different themes and 84 programs. Visitors will be able to taste and purchase goods made from Imsil at discounted prices.

Imsil Cheese Theme Park (임실치즈테마파크)

16.8 Km 0 2024-04-07

50, Doin 2-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-643-9540

Imsil Cheese Theme Park is the only cheese related theme park in Korea. Open in 1960, the park provide visitors a chance to enjoy the delicious Imsil cheese in various ways.

Sunchang Gangcheonsa Temple (강천사 (순창))

17.8 Km 36768 2024-04-07

270, Gangcheonsan-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-652-5420

Located approximately 1.8 kilometers from the entrance of Gangcheonsan County Park, Gangcheonsa Temple was built by Monk Doseon during the first year of Queen Jinseong of Silla (AD 887). In the third year of King Chungsuk of Goryeo (1316), the temple saw the addition of a five-story stone pagoda, built by Monk Deokhyeon. At its peak, the temple was said to have had 12 hermitages and housed 1,000 monks. It was burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598), leaving only the pagoda, but was rebuilt a few years later by Monk Soyo during the 37th year of King Seonjo (1604). Unfortunately, the temple was burned down again in the Korean War, but was once again restored to its original state in 1959.

Cultural assets found at the temple include Stone Guardian Post of Chungsin-ri & Namgye-ri, Sunchang Guesthouse, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sunhwa-ri. Nearby tourist attractions include Geumseongsanseong Fortress, Yongsopokpo Falls, Gangcheonho Lake, Damyangho Lake, Chuwolsan Mountain, Huimunsan Mountain, and Naejangsan National Park.

Sunchang Fermented Food Festival (순창장류축제)

18.4 Km 26806 2024-04-07

6-3, Minsongmaeul-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-650-1624

Sunchang Fermented Food Festival is held every fall at Sunchang, the home of the Korean traditional sauce “jang.” The festival offers a range of traditional sauce-related programs including performances, exhibitions, a market, and more.

Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원)

18.4 Km 9583 2024-04-07

68-7, Saseon 2-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-640-2921

Saseondae Tourist Area was established around the upper region of the Seomjingang River. The pine trees are dense, cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and autumn leaves are spectacular in fall in this area. At the Sculpture Park next to the Saseondae Tourist Area, visitors can enjoy sculptures by local sculptors and international artists from the nearby Ogung-ri Art Village.

Okcheongol Hanjeongsik (옥천골한정식)

18.5 Km 21511 2024-04-18

78 Gyeongcheon 1-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Okcheongol Hanjeongsik is a traditional restaurant that opened in the 1990s, specializing in authentic Korean table d'hote. The signature dish is so bulgogi hanjeongsik (beef bulgogi table d'hote). It features beef and pork bulgogi grilled on a charcoal, along with grilled yellow croaker and over 20 side dishes, including soybean paste jjigae, all served on one table.

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