Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

11.5Km 2024-04-07

666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-4631

Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri, designated as Historic Site No. 408 on September 17, 1998, has a surface area of 216,862 square meters. The site has various structures and artifacts from Baekje dynasty to unified Silla period. Artifacts were found within the rectangular-shaped fortress site that surrounds Wanggungri Five-story Stone Pagoda, National Treasure No. 289.

Café Deoki (카페 덕기)

11.6Km 2024-04-07

104 Deokgi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Café Deoki is a large-scale cafe that opened in 2022. It is well-known for its banana greenhouse, which houses over 100 trees, and also cultivates tangerine trees. Their signature menu items include tangerine juice and banana pudding made from crops grown on-site. The café, known for its exotic banana greenhouse and the entire ambiance, is famous as a photo spot.

Samcheok Cheokjudonghaebi & Pyeongsutochanbi Monuments (삼척 척주동해비 및 평수토찬비)

11.7Km 2023-04-18

13-7, Heomok-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-859-5708

Erected by Heo Mok, the governor of Samcheok during the second year of King Hyeonjeong's reign (1661), Cheokjudonghaebi Monument is 170 centimeters tall. It was originally built to protect the village on Mallido Island that had been frequently inundated by heavy rain and rough waves. It is believed that the mystical inscription, penned by Heo Mok, on the monument calmed the rough sea waves. Today, the monument stands to prove the wisdom and distinguished penmanship of the former Samcheok City Governor.

Pyeongsutochan-bi Monument is 145 centimeters tall. It was erected by Heo Mok's successor and former governor of Samcheok, Jung Un-cheol, in reverence for his wise forebear. The monument contains 48 ancient Chinese characters that describe many achievements of Heo Mok.

Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑)

11.7Km 2024-04-07

San 80-1, Wanggung-ri, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5708

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 as a National Treasure. Relics from the Goryeo dynasty that were found inside the pagoda were designated as a National Treasure and are currently housed in the National Museum of Korea. Of the excavated relics, the most famous; the Sarijangeomgu, a magnificent container of Buddha’s Sarira; the green glass Sarira bottle topped with a lotus-shaped stopper; and the Sungeumgeumganggyeongpan, which contains the 19 golden plates of the Diamond Sutra.

Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha (익산 고도리 석조여래입상)

12.4Km 2024-04-07

Donggodo-ri, Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5792

Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha is Treasure No. 46. The two Buddha statues (each measuring 424 cm) 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 for one night in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar. After the sunset on that special day, the lovers are allowed to meet, but must return to their respective positions before the rooster crows at dawn.

The two statues are very representative of the Goryeo era, which produced many stone statues with minimal expression of the physical body. True to the era, each Buddha has almost no curves and is depicted with plain clothing and barely distinguishable arms.

On their heads, the Buddhas wear a crown topped with another square hat. With their square faces, small eyes, pug noses, and small lips, the Buddhas are reminiscent of guardian deities typically placed at the entrance of villages.

Taejogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태조관)

12.4Km 2024-12-23

5218-26 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Located in Jeonju, Wangui Jimil Taejogwan (‘Royal Room of King Taejo’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hanok hotel combining hanok style with modern facilities - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. The hotel has four bedrooms. The Gold and Silver rooms are equipped with a king-size bed and a jacuzzi, have paintings and embroideries on the wall, and (in the case of Gold) exposed timbers. The scenery beyond the windows is calm and beautiful. The hotel offers a hanok cafe and a place for group gatherings. Gyeonggijeon Shrine, with its portrait of King Taejo, and Jeonju Hanok Village are nearby.

Taejonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태종관)

12.5Km 2024-12-23

5218-24 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Wangui Jimil Taejonggwan (‘Royal Room of King Taejong’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hotel that combines hanok style with the modern convenience - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. There are a total of six rooms with exposed beams, paintings on the walls and traditional furniture, plus bathrooms and toilets; and the scenery beyond the large windows adds to the charm. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant and a convention center. Guests can reach anywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village in about 10 minutes by car.

Sejonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 세종관)

12.5Km 2024-12-23

5218-22 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Wangui Jimil Sejonggwan (Royal Room of King Sejong) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hotel that combines hanok style with modern convenience - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. There are eight guestrooms, divided into Gold and Silver class, and all equipped with bathrooms and toilets. Rooms have exposed beams and traditional furniture, and the scenic views and chirping of insects beyond the large windows add to the charm. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant, and a convention center. Guests can reach anywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village in about 10 minutes by car.

Munjonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 문종관)

12.5Km 2024-12-23

5218-20 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Wangui Jimil Moonjonggwan (‘Royal Room of King Munjong’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hotel that combines hanok style with modern convenience - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. There are eight guestrooms, divided into Gold and Silver class, and all equipped with bathrooms and toilets. Rooms have exposed beams and traditional furniture, and the scenic views and chirping of insects beyond the large windows add to the charm. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant, and a convention center. Guests can reach anywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village in about 10 minutes by car.

Sejogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 세조관)

12.5Km 2024-12-23

5218-18 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Wangui Jimil Sejogwan (‘Royal Room of King Sejo’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hotel that combines hanok style with modern facilities - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. There are six rooms, divided into Gold and Silver class, and all equipped with bathrooms and toilets. Rooms have exposed beams and traditional furniture, and the scenic views and chirping of insects beyond the large windows add to the charm. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant, and a convention center. Guests can reach anywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village in about 10 minutes by car.

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