Daejin Beach (대진해수욕장)

13.1Km 32877 2022-12-26

2840, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-7721

Daejin Beach is located in Daejin-ri, a coastal village in Yeonghae-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, and has all the conditions for a coastal attraction. The water is clear and clean, and a pine forest surrounds the white sandy beach. The beach is 8 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. In addition, the water level is only 1-2 meters deep and the slope is gentle, making it a suitable summer atraction for families with children. The sandy beach is characterized by its thick grain which is good for sand baths and does not stick to the body.

Daejin Beach also has a 200 meter-wide stream called Songcheoncheon Stream that flows across the white sandy beach. Visitors can enjoy a fresh water bath in the stream. Furthermore, since this stream is where the freshwater and seawater meet, visitors can enjoy both freshwater fishing and sea fishing.

In general, the eastern coastline is known to be monotonous, but the coastal bay of Chuksan-myeon is an exception. The mountain area is adjacent to the coast, and Jukdosan Mountain draws a complex coastline. The scenery of Jukdosan Mountain with its lush bamboo forest creates a beautiful painting. In addition, the coastal road from Chuksan 1-ri to Daejin Beach is great for enjoying a drive, and the scenery of white waves rolling over the golden sandy beach is beautiful.

Sinseongyegok Valley (신선계곡)

14.0Km 28319 2024-02-08

712-1 Seongu-ri, Onjeong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sinseongyegok Valley, located at the base of Baegamsan Mountain, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. The valley is adorned with rugged cliffs and is densely forested with lush pine and oak trees. Its beauty is so enchanting that it earned the name Sinseongol, meaning 'Taoist Immortals' Valley', as it evokes the imagery of a mystical place where Taoist immortals might gather. Visitors exploring this scenic spot can follow wooden deck trails that weave through the changing terrain, leading them deep into the valley. In the vicinity, other notable tourist attractions include Eungbongsan Mountain, Gusan Beach, and the Geommasan Recreation Forest, each offering its unique natural beauty.

Baegamsan Mountain (백암산)

14.9Km 12885 2020-01-03

Onjeong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-787-5929

The Baegamsan Mountains are also known as the ‘White Rock Mountains’, since their peaks are covered in white-coloured rocks. These mountains are also famous for receiving plenty of snow during the winter season. If you hike up to the mountain peak early in the morning, you may catch a glimpse of the gorgeous sunrise over the East Sea. The hiking trail starts from in front of the Baegam Hot Springs Hotel. Hikers follow the southern ridges and continue through the pine tree forests to reach the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, you can admire beautiful views of the East Sea and the tall mountains that stretch to the west and the north. Below the peaks are the Gomosanseong Fortress, Halmaesanseong Fortress, and Baegamsanseong Fortress.

After admiring the beautiful wildlife from the peak of Baegamsan Mountain, enjoy the spas at the Baegamsan Hot Springs Resort, which is located just at the foot of the mountain.

Goesiri Traditional Village (괴시리 전통마을)

15.6Km 13005 2020-02-19

16-1, Hojimaeul 1-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6114

A walk along Songcheon Stream from Daejin Beach to Yeonghae-eup brings visitors to Yeongdeok Goesi-ri Traditional Village. The village is the birthplace of ‘Mokeun Yisaek’, a Confucianist in the late Goryeo dynasty. For over four centuries, the Nam family from the Yeongyang region has lived in this village where there are over thirty 200-year-old homes. The place demonstrates the traditions and culture of generations of Koreans.

Goesi-ri Traditional Village, famous for its history experience course, has a number of designated cultural sites including a family house for the Nams from Yeongyang Goesi faction. The place is visited by not just tourists but by many history scholars as the village preserves the housing structure of the noble family of late Joseon dynasty in Gyeongsangbuk-do province. The village also holds ‘Mokeun Culture Festival’ every two years.

The Yeomyeong Humanism Healing Center [Korea Quality]인문힐링센터 여명[한국관광 품질인증]

17.0Km 3 2023-05-23

203 , Jangyuksa 1-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-733-6284

The Yeomyeong Humanism Healing Center is a hanok accomodation and wellness center nestled in the beautiful mountains of Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Yeomyeong, meaning "dawn," is a refuge from the stresses of modern digital society. The center offers a systematic program of mind-training, meditation, movement, healthy food, and healing. Guests will gain understanding of how to maintain a calm mind in a healthy body.

Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail (벌영리 메타세콰이어길)

17.9Km 466 2021-02-09

Yeonghae-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6533

The trees that line Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail were planted and cared for by a single individual. The tall trees that seem to touch the sky create a peaceful feeling, as if all will be right in the world. The forest trail is open to visitors for free, making it a popular destination for relaxing in a natural environment.

Yeongyang Birch Forest (영양 자작나무숲)

19.4Km 0 2024-02-23

39-1 Jukpa-ri, Subi-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yeongyang Birch Forest was established in 1993 in the Jukpa-ri region of Geommasan Mountain. It boasts a scenic path meandering through the white birch tree trunks and a canopy of lush green leaves. The trail's gentle slope ensures a comfortable walk. Two different walking trails are available for visitors. Trail 1 is a 1.5 km journey beginning at the wooden bridge and culminating at the observatory deck. Trail 2, slightly longer at 1.52 km, starts from the first picnic area and also leads to the observatory deck.

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