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Hangukgwan (한국관)

16.3Km    2024-04-07

87, Gucheondong 1-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
063-322-0891

Located in the food street of Gucheondonggyegok Valley, Hangukgwan is a local food restaurant with the signature dish pyogobeoseot gukbap (shiitake mushrooms and rice soup). They serve soups such as tojong nyakchae baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), and dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken), and meals such as deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu), sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), and pyogobeoseot gukbap (shiitake mushrooms and rice soup). The meal is accompanied by nine different side dishes, all of which are based on fresh herbs. 

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))

16.4Km    2024-04-07

159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3174

The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea's 4th tallest mountain with the summit reaching an elevation of 1,614 meters. The mountain is blessed with a 36-kilometer valley dotted with several scenic points, ponds, and waterfalls.

The mountain contains prestigious cultural heritages, such as Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 146) and the Hanging Painting of Anguksa Temple (Treasure No. 1267) to name a few. It is also home to diverse wildlife animals and plants. The mountain's beauty can be enjoyed all year round, with royal azaleas in spring, a colony of daylilies in summer, colorful autumn foliage in fall, and a white snowy mountain vista in winter.

Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)

Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)

16.4Km    2024-04-07

159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3174

Gucheondonggyegok Valley is located within Deogyusan National Park approximately 25 kilometers from Rajetongmun Gate, the entrance of the valley. The valley is famous for its 33 scenic points including Sushimdae Cliff, Gucheonpokpo Falls and Yeonhwapokpo Falls. The valley is popular all year round with cool shade in summer, fall foliage in fall and a snowy landscape in winter.

Deogyusan National Recreational Forest (국립 덕유산자연휴양림)

Deogyusan National Recreational Forest (국립 덕유산자연휴양림)

16.4Km    2024-04-07

530-62, Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-1097

Deogyusan National Recreational Forest is located south of Muju near Gucheon-dong Valley and Deogyusan National Park. The lush forest of larch and pine nut trees creates a cool ambience for relaxation. The recreational forest features a biking trail, and is near Deogyusan Ski Resort and other leisure facilities.

Seolguk pension (설국)

Seolguk pension (설국)

17.0Km    2024-12-24

9-7 , Wonsamgong 2-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-2220

Seolguk  is a pension-type resort in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do. The 3-story is built of wood and looks its best when it fits with nature in the snowy winter. The hotel well located for leisure sports as there is a ski resort 3 minutes away, as well as a nearby walking course with views of Deogyusan mountain. Most of the rooms are double-decker structures.

MUJU Resortel (mujuresortel(무주리조텔))

MUJU Resortel (mujuresortel(무주리조텔))

17.0Km    2024-12-24

878 , Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-0770

Muju Resortel nestles among the mountains of Deogusan National Park, where the high altitude sharpens appreciation of the beautiful scenery, the quiet sounds of the valley and the clean freshness of the air. Rooms are modern in style and clean, with high-quality bedding for a comfortable sleep. Walkers and winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy a hearty breakfast here, while a Korean restaurant is available during non-breakfast hours.

Deogyusan Leisure Biketel (무주 덕유산 레저바이크텔)

Deogyusan Leisure Biketel (무주 덕유산 레저바이크텔)

17.2Km    2024-12-24

968 , Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-2882, +82-10-6235-8587

Muju Deogyusan Leisure Biketel, in Gucheon-dong, Muju, Jeonbuk-do, has been remodelled by the Muju-gun office to cater for MTB riders and other leisure sports enthusiasts. As well as lodgings, the Biketel offers bike-tourist information,  space for bike-maintenance, and a sales point for local specialties. Regular guest rooms are 10,000 won per person, while larger, shared rooms are available for groups and families.

Goguryeo Garden (고구려가든)

17.4Km    2024-04-07

68 Manseon 1-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Goguryeo Garden is a Korean restaurant offering grilled meat cuts and Jeollado-style Korean table d'hote. Situated near Muju Resort and ski area, it attracts many visitors seeking a meal after enjoying leisure sports. The signature dish is the saeng deungsim gui (grilled sirloin), perfect for recharging after a sweaty activity. Sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), featuring dishes such as beef bulgogi, soybean paste jjigae, grilled deodeok, and grilled yellow croaker, is also highly popular.

Sigoljip Garden (시골집가든)

Sigoljip Garden (시골집가든)

17.5Km    2024-04-07

1058, Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-9676

This is a place where you can enjoy Neungi Dak Baeksuk, which is good for the health, and Dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken) with spicy Ripe Kimchi. This restaurant's signature menu is whole local Korean vhicken doup with dhingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do.

National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon (국립김천치유의숲)

National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon (국립김천치유의숲)

18.0Km    2024-12-04

1237-89 Sudo-gil, Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-434-4670

The National Center for Forest Therapy, Gimcheon, is situated at the foot of Sudosan Mountain (800 meters above sea level) in Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The facility blends well with the beautiful valleys nearby, such as Daegacheon and Muheulgugok Valleys. You can enjoy the superb scenery throughout the year. It is the ideal spot for anyone, including families, looking for relaxation and healing. Notably, the seven-hector birch forest and the 100-year-old nut pine forest create a beautiful landscape, making it one of the top eight sights in Gimcheon. The area was chosen as one of the 100 premium forests in Korea (Danjibong Forest), and its trail was chosen as one of the most beautiful forest trails in Gimcheon. The center runs various forest therapy programs for physical and mental health, leveraging forest healing elements such as scents, sceneries, and anions.