Gimje Munsusa Temple (문수사(김제))

18.4Km 2024-04-07

158, Hwangsan 5-gil, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-547-0972

Munsusa Temple, located in Hwangsan-dong, Gimje, is a branch temple of Geumsansa Temple. The temple is located in the heart of nature atop Bonghwangsan Mountain (alt. 100 meters), which is surrounded by the seemingly endless Mangyeong Plains. The temple was built by the great monk Hyedeok Seonsa in the 25th year of King Mu of Baekje after he was visited in his dreams by Munsu Bosal (a Buddhist Saint). The temple was named ‘Munsu’ after ‘Munsugol,’ the original name of the neighborhood in which the temple is located.

In front of the temple stands an ancient zelkova tree whose giant girth measures well over 5 meters. The tree, which is called gwimok (meaning holy, miraculous tree), was recently designated a specially protected tree and is now the focus of preservation efforts. Every January 14th (according to the lunar calendar), local lovernment of Gimje holds a sacred ritual for the tree while the temple holds a ritual to honor the mountain spirit.

Gimje Seongmoam Hermitage (성모암(김제))

18.7Km 2024-04-07

54-9, Hwapo3-gil, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-544-0416

Seongmoam Hermitage, a temple of the Jogye Order, is located on Yuangsan Mountain in Mangyeong-myeon, Gimje-si. The temple is the final resting place of the mother of Jinmuk Daesa, a great Buddhist monk from the Jeonbuk region. Jinmuk believed that a person’s love and respect for Buddha is not that much different from the love and respect one has for his or her parents. As an expression of this philosophy, Jinmuk had his mother’s remains enshrined at the temple after she died at Mujasoncheonnyeonhyanghwajiji.

A neat little line of stone lamps leads visitors up from the parking lot to the temple grounds, revealing the well-attended grave of Jinmuk Daesa’s mother to the left. The temple is very unique in that it is the only one to house a caretaker’s office (Gosiraejoen Hall) that is responsible for maintaining the grave site.

It is said that prayers made to Seongmo (the holy mother) while visiting the temple will come true. Throughout the year, throngs of people journey to the temple to pay their respects and earnestly ask the holy mother to grant them their deepest desires.

Naebyeonsan Mountain (내변산)

18.7Km 2024-04-07

232, Naebyeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-7808

The Byeonsanbando Peninsula has a shoreline that stretches 99 kilometers, protruding into the west sea in Jeollabuk-do, with the Saemangeum, the world’s longest man-made sea barrier, to the north and Gomsoman Bay at its south shore. The peninsula is part of Byeonsanbando National Park, which is widely known for its natural beauty. Its interior mountain range is known as Naebyeonsan Mountain (Inner Byeonsan Mountain.) while the outer region near the sea is known as Oebyeonsan Mountain (Outer Byeonsan Mountain).

The center of Mountain Naebyeonsan includes the highest peak of Byeonsanbando peninsula, Uisangbong Peak (509 meters) and Nakjodae (Sunset Viewpoint), Wolmyeongam Hermitage, Bongnaegugok Valley as well as Jiksopokpo Waterfall. The surrounding mountains and valleys of Byeonsan Mountain are not particularly high, standing at an altitude of around 400-500 meters, but the magnificent formation of mountains and valleys as well as the breathtaking view of the sunset from Nakjodae make it a must-see sight.

NABIdream Hanok Stay (한옥펜션 나비의 꿈)

18.9Km 2024-12-24

129 , Naesosa-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-582-7651

Butterfly Dream is a modern hanok stay in Naesosa, Byeonsanbando National Park, Jeollabuk-do. The spacious, grassy yard and pine trees add to this place’s tranquility. A variety of guestrooms are offered and most come with a kitchen and individual barbecue area.

Byeonsan Beach (변산해수욕장)

18.9Km 2025-01-15

2076 Byeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-583-6951

Byeonsan Beach is a representative beach of the west coast. The beach is known for its white sand and fir trees. Also, having opened in 1933, it is the oldest beach in Korea. The fine sandy beach stretches endlessly and the water is clear. Furthermore, the water is only 1 meter deep and warm, making it an ideal beach for playing in the water.

Jeongeupanu (정읍한우)

19.2Km 2024-04-07

2, Hwapyeong-gil, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-533-6492

It is a place with a large parking area that sells only 100% Jeongeup Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do. The most famous menu is Korean beef tartare bibimbap.

Saemangeum Trail (새만금 광역탐방로)

19.3Km 2024-04-06

1192-1 Hwapo-ri, Jinbong-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do

Saemangeum Trail is a walking trail designed to showcase the exceptional natural scenery near the Mangyeonggang River. Spanning a total of 12.5 kilometers, starting from Mangyeong-eup's Tojeong Village and leading to Jinbong-myeon's Sampo Village, this trail allows walkers to immerse themselves in expansive rice paddy and lush greenery. Along the Mangyeonggang River, visitors can also observe various protected plant and animal species inhabiting the area.

Gunsan Country Club (군산 컨트리클럽)

19.9Km 2024-04-07

1685, Namgunsan-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-472-3355

Gunsan Country Club is a golf course featuring 81 holes, including 18 holes exclusively for members only, on the site of an abandoned salt field that spans over 1,060 acres. It is the only course in Korea where all the holes are surrounded by lakes; around 380 acres or 36% of the course is comprised of lakes, and the holes are connected by 26 bridges. It has some of the longest golf holes in the world, including a Par 7 hole (1,004 m) and a Par 6 hole (661 m). The 18-hole private golf course is done in the classic American style, while the public golf course offers more variety.

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