Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원)

Saseondae Tourist Resort & Sculpture Park (사선대관광지&조각공원)

0m    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.

Imsil Cheese Village (전북 임실치즈마을)

4.3 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.

Imsil Cheese Village (임실 치즈마을)

Imsil Cheese Village (임실 치즈마을)

4.4 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 Theme Park (임실치즈테마파크)

5.0 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. 

Imsil N Cheese Festival (임실N치즈축제)

Imsil N Cheese Festival (임실N치즈축제)

5.0 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.

Yeolimjae Pension[Korea Quality] / 여림재펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

Yeolimjae Pension[Korea Quality] / 여림재펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

9.7 Km    0     2024-04-07

96 , Jungnimpyeonbaek-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8375-0258

Yeolimjae Pension is a newly built modern three-story pension located in Wanju, Jeollabuk-do. The pension has five guest rooms, ranging from couple rooms for two people to family rooms. Each room comes with a bathroom, a kitchen, and a private terrace. From the terrace, you can enjoy a cup of tea while taking in the mountain scenery. The garden includes an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic table adjacent to it. Be sure to check the availability of the barbecue area in advance since it differs from room to room. Nearby tourist attractions include Sanggwan Cypress Forest, Jeonju Hanok Village, and Ongnyeobong Peak Valley.

Seongsusan Recreational Forest (성수산자연휴양림)

12.5 Km    16160     2024-04-07

374, Seongsusan-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-640-2475

Located in Imsil, Jeollabuk-do, Seongsusan Recreational Forest (성수산자연휴양림) grows in a deep valley that contains historic sites from the founding days of Goryeo through to the Joseon dynasty. Because of its secluded location and clean air the forest has recently become a new popular destination for summer vacationers.

There is a children’s playground, and above it are condominium-type lodgings which can accommodate over 200 guests. There is a camping ground as well where all you hear are the sounds of flowing running water and chirping birds. It is an out-of-the-way little hideaway ideal for relaxation.

Jinan Baegundonggyegok Valley (백운동계곡(진안))

13.7 Km    51867     2024-04-07

Baegam-ri, Baegun-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Baegundonggyegok Valley is between Deoktaesan Mountain and Seongaksan Mountain. The water in the valley flows into the Seomjingang River, and there are many small waterfalls and wide rocky areas. The water is abundant, and the waterfalls are cool. The sound of the waterfalls in the dense forest is enjoyable to listen to, and it is famous for its scenery that makes visitors feel like they are in paradise.

Tapsa Temple (마이산 탑사)

Tapsa Temple (마이산 탑사)

15.5 Km    26944     2024-04-07

367, Maisannam-ro, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-433-0012

Tapsa Temple is famous for its over 80 stone pagodas. Each pagoda has a name, meaning and role. The pagodas are made of natural stone. They range in x_height from 1 meter to 13.5 meters and in shape from conical to straight. Two twin pagodas behind Daeungjeonhall are the tallest, standing three times the x_height of an average adult. 

Maisan Hwaeomgul Cave (마이산 화엄굴)

Maisan Hwaeomgul Cave (마이산 화엄굴)

15.6 Km    13397     2024-04-07

367, Maisannam-ro, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-430-8751

Maisan Mountain has two major peaks made of sedimentary rocks; these peaks are said to be ‘couple peaks’ and cannot be found anywhere else. Sut Maibong (alt. 667 meters) is said to be the male peak while the slightly larger Am Maibong (alt. 673 meters) is deemed the female peak. In the early Joseon period the mountain was named ‘Sokgeumsan,’ but began to be called ‘Maisan’ after the 12th year of King Taejong, who commented that the two peaks resembled horse ears (‘maisan’ meaning ‘horse ears’). All along Maisan Mountain, visitors will find small crater-like rock cavities that are formed by prolonged weathering. These unique geological features, called ‘tafoni,’ are of great academic value.

Inside Hwaeomgul Cave, visitors can observe medicinal water that flows up from underground all throughout the year. It is widely believed that once you drink the water, especially on the days of the Spring and Autumn Equinox, you will soon have a son and be blessed by the mountain spirit. Even today, many women who have difficulty conceiving visit the mountain to pray to the mountain spirits for their heart’s desire—the gift of a child. The region in which Maisan is located is the birthplace of many talented people and national heroes, which some say is proof of the blessings of the mountain and its extremely powerful spirit.