Muju Sunflower Pension&Hostel [Korea Quality] / 무주해바라기펜션호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증] - Area information - Korea travel information

Muju Sunflower Pension&Hostel [Korea Quality] / 무주해바라기펜션호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Muju Sunflower Pension&Hostel [Korea Quality] / 무주해바라기펜션호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.0Km    2024-04-07

129-15 , Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-9987, +82-10-6533-3631

Muju Sunflower Pension Hostel is a family vacation pension within the tourist complex of Gucheon-dong, Muju, Jeollabuk-do. It is located in the upper reaches of Gucheon-dong Valley - a place of magnificent natural scenery and clean, healing air - and a deck has been installed above the river for summer-season swimming. Residents can sip herbal tea made with freshly-collected wild herbs (and offered free of charge), and enjoy the breakfast of their choice at the cafe.

Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포))

16.1Km    2024-08-29

Guseok-ri, Nami-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Sibipokpo Falls is a series of 12 ("sibi" in Korean) waterfalls in a valley of Seongchisan Mountain in Geumsan. Visitors can see the falls of various sizes by walking on the hiking trail as it winds its way through the forest along the stream. The path is accessible from the parking lot by Seongchisan Rest Area. Nearby attractions include Simcheon Wellbeing Recreational Forest and Yongdamho Lake.

Deogyusan Resort Sledding Hills (무주덕유산리조트 썰매장)

Deogyusan Resort Sledding Hills (무주덕유산리조트 썰매장)

16.2Km    2024-04-07

185, Manseon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-320-7336

Deogyusan Resort is a representative mountain resort in Korea, located within Deogyusan National Park. Blending harmoniously with nature, visitors can take in the nature as well as enjoy art and health. The resort is located on the foothill of Deogyusan Mountain, near the famous Gucheondong Valley.

Deogyusan Ski Resort (무주덕유산리조트 스키장)

16.2Km    2024-04-06

185, Manseon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-9000

Muju Deogyusan Resort is one of Korea’s most famous mountain peak ski resorts. Covering an area of over seven million square meters, the resort is located in the Gucheon-dong Valley, at the base of the famous Deogyusan Mountains. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy visiting the resort, since it is located in one of Korea’s beautiful national parks, and was specially designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings.

Geumsan Boseoksa Temple (보석사 (금산))

Geumsan Boseoksa Temple (보석사 (금산))

17.1Km    2021-11-29

30, Boseoksa 1-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-1523

Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning jewelry) comes from the statue of Buddha in the temple that was cast from gold found in the mountain facing the temple.

The temple is comprised of Daeungjeon Hall, Euiseongak Shrine and Sansingak Shrine. Close to the temple grounds are 12 stunning waterfalls. Visitors can also see a 1,100 year-old ginkgo tree or take a pleasant stroll along a 300-meter long fir tree road.

Yeongdong Yeongguksa Temple (영국사 (영동))

Yeongdong Yeongguksa Temple (영국사 (영동))

17.3Km    2022-12-27

225-35, Yeonggukdong-gil, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-743-8843

Yeongguksa Temple is nestled at the foot of Cheontaesan Mountain (714.7 meters), at the boundary between Chungcheongbuk-do and Chungcheongnam-do. Visitors must trek through a valley to reach the temple, passing waterfalls and rocks.

The time of Yeongguksa Temple's construction is not clearly known but it is said to have been built around the late Silla period, during the time of King Seonjong. The temple prospered when the State Preceptor Wongak, who completed the Cheontae, one of Buddhist orders from Daegak Guksa Uicheon, came to the temple in the middle of the Goryeo period. It continued to flourish until the early Joseon era and then took a dive due to the rule of anti-Buddhism. Despite the situation at the time, the temple's reputation as one of the noted temples remained. However, the situation worsened in the early twentith century, to the point of near closure. The temple was reconstructed by Jubongjosa Monk in 1934.

As of now, the temple contains various treasures including the Stele for State Preceptor Wongak, Stupa of Yeongguksa Temple, Three-story Stone Pagoda of Yeongguksa Temple, Three-story Stone Pagoda at Mangtapbong Peak of Yeongguksa Temple. In addition, Bell-shaped Stupa and Round-shaped Stupa, regional tangible cultural assets, are situated in the temple site.

Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

17.4Km    2024-10-07

30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2306

Geumsan World Insam Festival is held annually in Geumsan-gun, the largest production region of ginseng in Korea. The marvelous effects of Geumsan ginseng have been wellknown for hundreds of years. Visitors to the festival can experience these benefits through a range of programs.

Geumsan Ginseng Museum (금산인삼관)

Geumsan Ginseng Museum (금산인삼관)

17.4Km    2024-08-22

30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2621

Geumsan Ginseng Museum was founded to spread the excellence of Korean (Geumsan) ginseng across the nation and the world. Ginseng cultivation implements and models, efficacy, foods, and other products containing ginseng are on display in this museum. Visitors can also watch ginseng-related videos to gain a better understanding of Korean ginseng.

Deogyusan National Recreational Forest (국립 덕유산자연휴양림)

Deogyusan National Recreational Forest (국립 덕유산자연휴양림)

17.7Km    2024-04-07

530-62, Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-1097

Deogyusan National Recreational Forest is located south of Muju near Gucheon-dong Valley and Deogyusan National Park. The lush forest of larch and pine nut trees creates a cool ambience for relaxation. The recreational forest features a biking trail, and is near Deogyusan Ski Resort and other leisure facilities.

Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

17.7Km    2024-08-22

24 Insamnyakcho-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-3219

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market, and shopping center. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting early in the morning.