Yeoju Silleuksa Temple (신륵사(여주))

7.5Km 2025-06-30

73 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Silleuksa Temple is located along the upper section of the Namhangang River as it flows from Bongmisan Mountain in Yeoju. It is believed that Silleuksa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo during the reign of Silla King Jinpyeong, but there is no evidence to prove this. The temple is famous for being a place where Naong Hyegeun stopped in 1376. The temple began to be called Boeunsa in 1472, but the name changed back to Silleuksa Temple in 1858.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주세계생활도자관)

7.5Km 2021-07-30

7, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-884-8644

Yeoju Dojasesang, which opened in March 2002, displays functional ceramics. The museum, with its four exhibition halls, has been displaying ceramics shown at the Korean International Ceramics Biennale for the past 10 years.

Yeoju Hwangpo Sailboat (여주 황포돛배)

7.5Km 2024-02-23

Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Yeoju Hwangpo Sailboat, historically utilized for transporting goods in the Joseon period and propelled by the wind, has been recreated on the Namhangang River. It operates from the riverside recreation area to Silleuksa Temple, making the round trip seven times daily.

Silleuk Temple Resort (신륵사관광지)

7.5Km 2021-11-05

73, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-885-2505

The Silleuksa Temple Resort features countless relics and remains, awe-inspiring scenery, the Geumeun Sand Zone, and Silleuksa Temple. Silleuksa Temple is also referred to as the byeokjeol (‘walled temple’ because it has a pagoda made entirely of bricks). The pagoda was erected by the renowned Buddhist monk Wonhyo during the Silla Kingdom, and is visited by many who are drawn to the beautiful natural scenery along the banks of the Namhangang River, which is served by convenient transportation.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주도자세상)

7.5Km 2024-08-29

7 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Dojasesang is a multicomplex operated by the Korea Ceramic Foundation that introduces ceramic designs through displays as well as sales in the nation's largest ceramic shopping mall. Another attractive feature of Yeoju Dojasesang is the craft studio, where artisians and visitors alike can create beautiful and unique works.

Mok-A Museum(MOKA) (목아박물관)

8.5Km 2022-09-01

21, Imunan-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-885-9952

Mok-A Museum, designated as intangible cultural asset No. 108, was established by Park Chan-su with the purpose of handing down traditional Buddhist art and traditional woodcraft techniques. The four-story museum contains an outdoor sculpture park.

The exhibition displays that remain include Buddhist statues, paintings, and sculptures, as well as the works of director Park Chan-su, including many Buddhist woodcrafts. The outdoor sculpture park displays Buddhist statues such as Mireuksamjondaebul, Birojanabul, Baeuigwaneum, and a three-story pagoda.

Yeoju Charcoal Village (여주참숯마을)

9.3Km 2024-02-23

40 Geolchondong-gil, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Charcoal Village is a multifaceted leisure facility featuring charcoal saunas, an auto campground, and pensions. The charcoal saunas have gained such popularity that an auto campground was established nearby. These saunas comprise ten red clay rooms, which are heated by burning oak wood for five days. After the charcoal is removed, visitors can enjoy the residual heat for steaming in the sauna rooms. For accommodation, there are fourteen pension buildings and a campground segmented into six zones, totaling 120 sites.

Take Green Coffee (테이크그린)

9.3Km 2024-02-07

18 Gyeongchung-daero 1878beon-gil, Bubal-eup, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Take Green Coffee is a café featuring an outdoor garden that is enhanced with tents and a trailer house to give customers the feeling of being on a picnic. Inside, the café boasts a high ceiling and one-sided windows, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Its signature menu items include the vanilla cream latte, heugimja cream latte (black sesame cream latte), and Honeypresso.

Yeoju Spa (여주온천)

10.9Km 2025-06-25

864 Gangmun-ro, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath's floor is lined with natural jade, offering a pressure point massage for bare feet. Visitors can simultaneously indulge in a forest bath and a hot spring bath, enjoying a holistic wellness experience.

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

11.9Km 2025-03-14

Gwibaek-ri, Heungcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-3875

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival is a representative spring festival in Yeoju, taking place among the blooming cherry blossom trees on the banks of the Namhangang River. During the festival period, sections of the road are closed to vehicular traffic, and a range of events, performances, and photo zones are set up to enjoy.

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