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Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum (경상북도수목원)

2021-07-26

647, Sumogwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-262-6100

The Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum was founded in September 17, 2001. The arboretum exhibits local plants from Ulleungdo, an island off Korea’s eastern coast that is home to a special ecosystem that includes rare trees and wildflowers. The arboretum has total of 24 gardens, including the Alpine Botanical Garden, Ulleungdo Native Plant Garden and Needle-leaf Tree Garden.

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park (내연산보경사시립공원)

2025-01-08

533 Bogyeong-ro, Songna-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
82-54-270-5566

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park is a scenic area that encompasses both the historic Bogyeongsa Temple and the majestic Naeyeonsan Mountain. The mountain, rising to a x_height of 710 meters, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by twelve waterfalls cascading through a 14-kilometer-long valley. These waterfalls, coupled with towering rock walls ranging from 50 to 100 meters in x_height, such as Sinseondae Cliff and Haksodae Cliff, along with unique rock formations, create a breathtaking landscape. On the southern side of the mountain lies Bogyeongsa Temple, a significant religious site with origins dating back to the Silla period. The temple complex includes attached hermitages like Seounam Hermitage and Munsuam Hermitage. Notably, the temple houses treasured artifacts, including the stele and stupa of State Preceptor Wonjin.

Chilgok Gasansanseong Fortress and Gasanbawi Rock (칠곡 가산산성 및 가산바위)

2025-01-08

Gasan-ri, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-979-6452

Gasansanseong Fortress in Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located in the middle of Chilgok-gun, between Daegu Metropolitan City and Gumi. Gasansan Mountain (901m in elevation) is 10 kilometers west of Palgongsan Mountain. Because it boasts seven peaks, the mountain was called Chilbongsan Mountain. After enduring foreign invasions, including the Imjin War (1592-1598) and the Qing invasion of Joseon (1636), the Joseon rulers built a fortress over the course of 100 years to aid in Korea’s defense. It is Korea’s only three-layered fortress, consisting of inner, outer and central walls. The flat Gasanbawi Rock at the mountain’s peak, which is large enough to accommodate 100 people at a time, offers a great view of Daegu Metropolitan City.

Unmunsa Temple (운문사)

2021-07-21

264, Unmunsa-gil, Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-372-8800

Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do belongs to Cheongdo-gun in terms of administrative district. However, it is actually more closely connected to Daegu in terms of traffic and lifestyle. Unmunsa Temple was built in 560 during the Silla period. This ancient temple features seven treasured artifacts including the Weeping Pine Tree (Natural Monument No. 180) and stone lantern. There are four small hermitages (Sariam, Naewonam, Bukdaeam and Cheongsinam) around the temple. Moreover, the surrounding forest of pine and fir trees only enhances the temple’s beauty.

Unmunsa is the largest Buddhist nunnery in Korea, maintaining a capacity of roughly 260 bhikkhunis, or Buddhist nuns, who practice Buddhism in a four-year term. But, thanks to its magnificence and lush forest, Unmunsan Mountain, located on the southernmost part of Taebaek Mountain range, has become a favorite spot for many tourists.

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운문산자연휴양림)

2025-03-28

763 Unmun-ro, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54--371-1323

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located at the foot of Unmunsan Mountain (1,188 meters), which is also called Hogeosan Mountain. It is a great place to spend time in summer for hiking and camping, surrounded by taller mountains (more than 1,000 meters above sea level) such as Munboksan Mountain (1,014 meters) and Gajisan Mountain (1,240 meters).

Yongmipokpo Falls (20 meters) and Byeokgyesu Valley, in which the waters flow across the sandless rock bed, are famous locales in the forest. Located in a thick broadleaf forest, inhabited by many diverse species such as Korean mountain camellia, Unmunsan National Recreational Forest offers lush greenery in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and cozy, splendid snowscapes along with the Yongmi Ice Wall in winter. In Unmunryeong, located 2.5 kilometers to the east, visitors can watch the spectacular sunrise above the East Sea.

Binggyegyegok Valley (빙계계곡)

2021-07-30

Chunsan-myon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-830-6952

Binggyegyegok Valley in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as County Park in September 1987 for its ice holes and wind holes that provide cool breeze in summer and hot steam in winter. The valley also has 8.15 meter-high five-story stone pagoda from early Goryeo period as well as a large boulder that is 10 meters high and 20 meters wide.

Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림)

2021-06-01

114, Hyuyangnim-gil, Oksan-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-830-6001

In Geumbong Recreational Forest in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, you can see the apple blossoms in spring; enjoy cool stream waters and the serenade of crickets in summer, the gorgeous foliage in autumn, and splendid snowscapes in winter.

The hiking trails that surround Geumbong Recreational Forest, and promenades in Cheongseokgol Valley, will give you a chance to experience the rejuvenating calm of the forest. Also, the log cabins made of various woods such as oak, pine, white birch, and Korean spruce make you feel truly at home amidst the boundless nature.

Tonggumi Pebble Beach (통구미몽돌해변)

2021-10-25

Ulleungsunhwan-ro, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454

At Tonggumi Pebble Beach on Ulleungdo Island, you can enjoy the views of impressive sea-side cliffs, the glittering ocean, and the dark pebbles that dot the landscape, all at once. There are always waves at this 1-kilometer-long beach with waters ranging in depth from 1 to 3 meters. It is easy to find the beach, as it is located along the Ulleungdo Coastal Drive. Various facilities such as bathrooms, parking lots, homestays, restaurants, drugstores, supermarkets and accommodations are found near the beach.

Uljin Bulyeongsa Temple (불영사(울진))

2022-01-03

48, Buryeongsa-gil, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-783-5004

Bulyeongsa Temple, located at the western foot of Cheonchuksan Mountain in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built during the Silla period. ‘Bulyeongsa’ means ‘the reflection of Buddha’s shadow on the pond.’ A lovely path leads from the parking area to the temple, and a beautiful pond and green farm in the courtyard give the temple, inhabited by Buddhist nuns, a cozy and welcoming feeling.

The 13 km-long Bulyeongsa Valley is also found around Bulyeongsa Temple. With unique rock formations and thick forest, the valley creates an almost mystical atmosphere. Even though Bulyeongsa Valley is not as magnificent or splendid as Cheonbuldong Valley at Seoraksan Mountain or Mureung Valley and Bogyeongsa Valley at Odaesan Mountain, it offers a serene and beautiful view against the backdrop of Cheonchuksan Mountain.

Bongpyeong Beach (봉평해수욕장)

2021-09-17

1166, Uljinbuk-ro, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-789-6862

Bongpyeong Beach in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do is a 2 kilometer-long sand beach. The nearby Jukbyeon Breakwater is a famous fishing spot. Visitors can catch halibut, sea perch, rudder fish and more by casting or surf fishing.

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