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Wibongsa Temple - Wanju (위봉사 (완주))

Wibongsa Temple - Wanju (위봉사 (완주))

14.1 Km    11825     2024-04-07

53, Wibong-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-243-7657

Wibongsa Temple is located past Mujigaemun Gate (Rainbow Gate) and Wibong Village and is a major temple in the Honam region that once oversaw 52 branch temples. Said to be built by Monk Seoam in 604 (the 5th year of King Mu of Baekje), the surviving buildings date back to the Joseon Era. Today, only Bogwangmyeongjeon Hall (Treasure No. 608), Yosa (Provincial Cultural Asset No. 698), and Samseonggak remain. The Baeguigwaneumbosal wall painting in particular is the pride of the temple.

Wibongpokpo Falls (위봉폭포)

Wibongpokpo Falls (위봉폭포)

14.2 Km    18328     2024-04-07

Daeheung-ri, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-290-3930

Located in the eastern section of Wibongsanseong Fortress, Wibongpokpo Falls is a two-tiered waterfall measuring 60 meters high. The strangely-shaped rocks and thick groves of trees that border the cascading falls make for such a magical scene that it comes as no surprise that the waterfall has long since been counted as one of the Eight Scenic Sights of Wansan. Attractions located nearby include a battlefield from the Imjin War (1592-1598), Songgwangsa Temple, Dongsang Reservoir, Daea Reservoir, and Hwasim Hot Springs.

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival (김제 모악산 뮤직페스티벌)

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival (김제 모악산 뮤직페스티벌)

14.6 Km    14882     2024-04-17

Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-540-3188

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival blends the beauty of the mountain in spring with flowing music. In addition to the concerts, visitors can expect beautiful photo zones, special balloon art for children, food and local specialties, and more.

Wanju Samrye Culture & Arts Village (완주 삼례문화예술촌)

15.4 Km    3319     2024-04-07

81-13, Samnyeyeok-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-290-3862

Samrye Culture & Arts Village is an art village also referred to as "Samsamyeyemimi." Once used as a granary and an official residence during the Japanese administration, it has now become a village of art. The village consists of Design Museum, Visual Media Art Gallery, Kim Sang-rym Carpentry Shop (Wood Works), and Book Museum and offers a variety of programs during exhibition events and art festivals.

Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원)

Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원)

16.6 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.

Wanju Wild Food Festival (완주와일드푸드축제)

Wanju Wild Food Festival (완주와일드푸드축제)

18.6 Km    34117     2024-04-07

246, Gosanhyuyangnim-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-290-2622-3

Wanju Wild Food Festival is a 3-day festival taking place in the area of Gosan Recreational Forest. The festival provides environmentally-friendly food experiences using local agricultural products, along with various wild plants and animals from Wanju. Visitors can also enjoy traditional games and experiences such as cheonnyeop (fishing by hand). This festival aims to give visitors a feeling of sentiment for food from the past through partaking in the diverse experiential food programs surrounded by the beautiful natural environment.

Gosan Recreational Forest (고산자연휴양림)

18.7 Km    90782     2024-04-07

246, Gosanhyuyangnim-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-263-8680

Located in Osan-ri, Gosan Recreational Forest is a popular family destination throughout all four seasons. Full of thick groves of larch trees, Korean white pines, rigida pines, and plenty of broad-leaved trees, the forest and its streams offer a cool and refreshing retreat. In spring, the forest is beautiful with wildflowers, azaleas and wild cherry blossom trees. In summer, families flock to the streams shaded by the thick forest canopy. As summer turns into fall, the whole area transforms into a rainbow of bright yellow, red, and orange. With the coming of winter, the snow covers the trees and blankets the ground, turning the forest in a winter dreamland.

Gosan Miso Market / Gosan Market (고산미소시장/고산시장 (4, 9일))

Gosan Miso Market / Gosan Market (고산미소시장/고산시장 (4, 9일))

19.5 Km    10831     2024-04-06

134 Nambong-ro, Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Gosan Miso Market encompasses both the Gosan Market (five-day market), which was established in 1964, and the Gosan Miso Market (daily market), which opened in 2013. It houses shops selling Korean beef, Gosan local foods, agricultural products, and dairy products. One of the highlights is the Korean-style meat restaurant located on the second floor, where customers can purchase Korean beef on the first floor and have it grilled right away. The five-day market operates on days containing the numbers 4 and 9.