Muju Rafting (무주래프팅)

.0M 2024-04-07

5-11, Jamdu-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-7745

Muju Rafting resort is located on the upper Geumgang River and offers rafting, survival game, hiking, and fishing programs. The area is over 9,900 ㎡ in size and can accommodate lodging for up to 200 guests.

Muju Firefly Market (무주반딧불시장(무주반딧불장터))

4.2Km 2024-04-06

2, Jangteo-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-0692

Muju Firefly Market is a traditional fifth-day market, operating only on days ending in a 1 or 6. The market is the representative traditional market of Muju, with a history of over 100 years. Vendors at the market bring their fresh produce to sell in a variety of small stalls set up. Products on sale range from agricultural products to daily necessities and junk food.

Kirin motel (기린모텔)

4.7Km 2024-12-24

74 , Dancheon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-5051, +82-10-4120-5562

Kirin Motel is in the center of Muju-eup, Jeollabuk-do, and is conveniently located for restaurants, shops and other facilities. Completely remodeled in 2018, the motel is modern and clean. Muju Resort and Gucheon-dong Valley are 25 minutes away by car, and the Muju Firefly Festival venue just a walk away. While the motel is especially popular during the festival, room prices stay the same year-round.

Muju Firefly Festival (무주 반딧불축제)

4.8Km 2025-01-07

326-14 Hanpungnu-ro, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-2440

Fireflies, beloved for their twinkling tails at night, are a precious insect designated as Natural Monument No. 322 in Korea. Muju, known for its pristine environment, is a prime habitat for these enchanting creatures. The Muju Firefly Festival celebrates this natural wonder every year. Participate in the main event, “Firefly Exploration,” to experience the magic of fireflies dancing under the night sky. Additional programs include “Bandi Star Picnic,” where you can enjoy stargazing and delve into astronomy, creating unforgettable memories as fireflies light up the dark night.

◎ Tip
To avoid discomfort from insects and weather conditions, it’s advisable to wear long pants and closed shoes. Be aware that weather conditions like rain or storms may affect the visibility of fireflies during the festival.

Jeokbyeokgang River (적벽강)

6.0Km 2021-02-01

697, Jeokbyeokgang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2371

The primary source of the Geumgang River is a spring located on Ddeunbong Peak in Subun-ri, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, which flows to the north. At Changnam, it changes direction and enters Bangu-ri, Buri-myeon, Geumsan-gun. From here, the river flows through steep mountains. At Sutong-ri, the precipitous cliffs of a mountain named Jeokbyeok tower proudly above, and where the river runs under these steep cliffs it is called the Jeokbyeokgang River.

Jeokbyeok literally means "red walls" in Korean. The Geumgang River under Jeokbyeok is as calm as a peaceful lake with long sandy shores. This riverbank is alive with beautiful flowers in spring, green pine trees in summer, and in fall, the green gives way to an autumnal tint, until lovely snowscapes blanket the area in winter.

Hongdo Village (홍도마을)

8.1Km 2024-08-28

53-2 Hongdo 1-gil, Namil-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Hongdo Village in Geumsan has long been famous for having many peach trees. These days, the village is also known for the abundance of ginseng and medicinal herbs grown here. The village hosts a festival every April which sees many tourists flock to the village. Nearby attractions include Sibipokpo Falls, Jinaksan Mountain, and a famous driving course by Yongdam Dam.

Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (무주 적상산성)

8.4Km 2024-04-07

Goemok-ri, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-2905

Jeoksangsan Mountain (elevation 1,034m) in Muju, Jeollabuk-do, is surrounded by precipitous walls of stratified rocks. The basin on the mountain top there is a lake called ‘Jeoksangho’; and along the ridge enclosing the lake stands Jeoksangsanseong Fortress extending over 8,143m. During the Goryeo period the region was a place of refuge for civilians at times of war. The fortress wall was built during the Joseon era.

Muju Meoru Wine Cave (무주머루와인동굴)

8.8Km 2024-04-07

359, Sanseong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-4720

Muju Meoru Wine Cave is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape and various cultural heritages. The wine tunnel used to be an excavation working site to build the Muju Water Power Plant. The cave makes for an ideal place to mature and store wine as it blocks light and maintains a consistent temperature. Visitors can enjoy the taste and charm of sanmeoru (wild grape) wine and also experience a unique wine foot bath.

Jeoksangsan National History Archives Site (적상산사고지)

9.5Km 2024-04-07

960, Sanseong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-1899-8687

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), many of the National Archives in the capital and the surrounding area were burned down. After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout the county. The National Archives of Jeoksangsan Mountain was founded in 1614, when important national archives were moved from Myohyang Confucian Academy, with others being added in 1641. This national archives site served a very important role throughout over 300 years of Korea’s history, until it was closed by the Japanese during the Japanese occupation.

Muju Anguksa Temple (안국사 (무주))

9.6Km 2024-04-07

1050, Sanseong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-6162

As the only temple in Jeoksangsan Mountain, Anguksa Temple was built in 1227 (during the 3rd year of King Chungryeol’s reign) by Monk Wolin. A secret historical archives, called Sagak, was built to store Joseonwangjo Sillok (annals of the Joseon dynasty) in 1614 (during the 6th year of King Gwanghaegun’s reign) within the mountain, while Seonukgak was built in 1641 (during the 19th year of King Injo’s reign) to store Seonwonrok (royal genealogical records). The two sites were designated as Jeoksangsan Historical Archives during the Joseon dynasty. Hoguksa Temple was also built at that time to prevent accidents from affecting the archives. The temple, along with the existing Anguksa Temple, was used to house monk soldiers who protected the archives.

Because of the construction of Muju Power Plant, Anguksa Temple was relocated to the Hoguksa Temple site and rebuilt in 1995. Consisting of 15 buildings, the temple is surrounded by Sanjeong Lake. Boasting exquisite fall foliage, the temple can be easily reached by vehicle along a paved road. The nearby attractions include Muju Resort and Muju Gucheondong Valley.

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