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Grasswon Park (그라스원) - Homepage : - Tel : Grasswon Park is located on the banks of the Nakdonggang River as it cuts through downtown Andong. The park, north of Yeonggadaegyo Bridge, features walking trails thorugh a variety of flowers and grasses. The park is attractive all year round, but is especially popular in fall when the muhly grass turns the whole field into a lovely shade of pink. The walking and bicycle paths also connect with Baekjo Park to the south of the bridge, making this the perfect place to enjoy the pure environment of the Nakdonggang River. - Address : 273, Yuksa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (운흥동) ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-840-5108 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr - Admission Fees : 그라스원_데크길2 그라스원_핑크뮬리1 그라스원_핑크뮬리1 그라스원_핑크뮬리2 그라스원_핑크뮬리3 This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 23 years and opened as the first ty...

Hwangnam Bread (황남빵) - Homepage : www.hwangnam.com - Tel : When Hwangnam Bread was created in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, in 1939, people began to refer to it as “the bread from Hwangnam.” Over time, the name stuck. The late Choi Yeong-hwa, the founder of Hwangnam Bread, was a scion of the Gyeongju Choi family who came up with this masterpiece when he was 21 years old after much trial and error. Mr. Choi’s creation is based on the tradition of rice cakes and bread made with sweet red beans, passed down throughout the generations in his family. Even today, 80 years after the creation of the bread, it is only flavored with red beans. Another defining feature of Hwangnam Bread is the delicate comb pattern inspired by the aesthetics of the Silla period. - Address : 783 , Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Hwangnam Bread - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-749-7000 - Menu : Hwangnam Bread - Open date : - Open time : 08:00-22:0...

Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street (경주 황리단길) - Homepage : www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour/index.do - Tel : Hwangnidan Street was originally known as “Hwangnam Keungil” near Poseok-ro, Hwangnam-dong. Its name comes from the combination of Hwangnam-dong and Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Hwangnam-dong.” The street is home to numerous restaurants, cafes, photo studios, and shops housed in traditional hanok buildings, making it popular among the younger generations in Korea. The street also demonstrates newtro aesthetics due to the remaining old and worn buildings built during the 1960s and the '70s. Hwangnidan Street is near Cheomseongdae Observatory, Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, and other major tourist sites, allowing the street to become a popular Gyeongju attraction as well. - Address : 1080, Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors of all ages - Inquir...

Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총 (대릉원)) - Homepage : www.gyeongju.go.kr - Tel : +82-54-743-1925 Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are one of the most well-known sights in Gyeongju, a history park home to 23 small and large ancient tombs. The area is dotted with tranquil trails among the tombs like the largest tomb in Hwangnam-dong, Hwangnamdaechong Tomb; Cheonmachong Tomb, the place where Cheonmado, a saddle flap painting, was excavated from; and the tomb of King Michu, nicknamed the “Tomb of the Bamboo Warrior.” Cheonmachong Tomb, excavated in 1973, has a x_height of 12.7 meters and a diameter of 50 meters. Its excavation unearthed many artifacts, such as the famous Gold Crown from Cheonmachong Tomb. Its name comes from Cheonmado, a mudguard saddle flap with a painting of a heavenly horse. Cheonmachong Tomb is the only tomb in the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs to be opened to the public. The tomb is thought to have been constructed between the late 5th century and e...

Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch (초당젤라또 도깨비점) - Homepage : blog.naver.com/tree1024ok - Tel : Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch is a gelateria and a cafe located right in front of Jumunjin Breakwater, the filming site of the popular Korean drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” It has a rotating selection of flavors centered around its signature menu item soft bean curd, and milk gelato. One can also have two different flavors in a cup. The interior is full of cups with cutesy characters and markers that one can use to draw on them. Second-floor seats are quite popular because they overlook Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach. Visitors who seek to secure a seat on the second floor are recommended to visit the store right before the opening time. Another popular menu is the Dokkaebi Coffee, made with Gangneung corn. - Address : 1605 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Gelato - Inquiries and Guides +82-507-1356-0079 - Menu : Dokkaebi C...

Leesungdang (이성당) - Homepage : leesungdang1945.com - Tel : +82-63-445-2772 Leesungdang, established in 1945, is the oldest bakery in Korea, renowned for its popular yachaeppang (vegetable bun) and danpatppang (bun with sweet red bean filling). Danpatppang is made with rice flour and generously filled with sweet red bean paste. Yachaeppang features a chewy texture with a variety of vegetables inside. It is also famous as one of the representative tourist attractions in Gunsan. - Address : 177 Jungang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Danpatppang (Bun with sweet red bean filling) - Inquiries and Guides +82-63-445-2772 - Menu : Patbingsu (Shaved ice with red beans), Coffee, Ade - Open date : - Open time : 08:00-21:30 (Fri, Sat, until 22:00) - Parking : available - Reservation information : - Rest date : Irregular closures one or two times a month - Scale : - Seat : - Smoking : - License number : 군산_주전부리 먹자여행 1 군산_주전부리 먹자여행 2 This work was ...

Bokseongnu (복성루) - Homepage : - Tel : +82-63-445-8412 Bokseongnu is one of the top three jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) restaurants in the Gunsan area. Its specialty lies in its flavorful jjamppong broth, made with fresh squid, mussels, cockles, and vegetables. Another popular menu item is the mul jjajang (black bean sauce noodles in broth), prepared by slicing various vegetables and seafood and adjusting the thickness with starch. - Address : 382 Wolmyeong-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Jjamppong (Spicy seafood noodle soup) - Inquiries and Guides +82-63-445-8412 - Menu : Jjajangmyeon (Black bean sauce noodles), Mul jjajang (Black bean sauce noodles in broth) - Open date : - Open time : 10:00-16:00 - Parking : Not available - Reservation information : - Rest date : Sundays - Scale : - Seat : - Smoking : - License number : This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public...

Saemangeum Embankment (새만금 간척지) - Homepage : - Tel : Saemangeum is one of the largest land reclamation projects in Korea. After about 20 years of construction, Saemangeum Embankment was completed in 2010. The embankment overlooks the expansive West Sea, which makes it a popular place for sunset-watching. Saemangeum Embankment was made famous by the world-renowned boy band BTS when they filmed their music video and album jacket photographs on the embankment. When the music video first came out, many Korean fans were puzzled as to where the setting could be, as the scenery of the area showcases an expansive view of nature that is rather rare in Korea. - Address : 6, Saemangeum-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides - Open date : - Parking : Available (Dolphin Rest Area parking lot, Saemangeum Mugunghwa Park parking lot, KRC Saemangeum Project Office parking lot, etc.) - Rest date : - Use season : - Use ...

Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리) - Homepage : - Tel : Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History Street, you will find Gunsan Modern History Museum, Old Gunsan Customs Office, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Hall, and the former Joseon Bank building standing in a row. If you want to see Gunsan’s past and present, a visit to the museum is recommended. The area between Leesungdang and this area is the old city center of Gunsan, home to shops and cafes that build upon Gunsan’s uniquely retro aesthetics. - Address : 41, Jangmi 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides Gunsan Time Travel Tourist Information Center +82-63-446-5114 - Ope...

Byeolchaeban Gyodong Ssambap (별채반 교동쌈밥) - Homepage : - Tel : Located in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, Byeolchaeban Gyodong Ssambap is a famous joint that has made multiple appearances on TV programs. The signature menu of this restaurant is the leaf wraps and rice, or “ssambap”, where vegetables and leaves are used to create wraps with meat, fish, and other side dishes. The restaurant offers a variety of main dishes for wrapping, such as Pork Bulgogi and Duck Bulgogi. Other dishes include the Yukbuchon Spicy Beef Soup and Gondalbi Bibimbap. This restaurant is also quite appealing for vegan diners, since leaf wraps and rice involve plenty of vegetables. Group seats and reservations are available. Cheomseongdae Observatory and Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are located nearby, making it quite easy to plan the itinerary. - Address : 경상북도 경주시 첨성로 77 (황남동) ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Gyodong Ssambap Leaf Wraps and Rice Set - Inquiries and Guides 054-773-3322 - Menu : Yu...

Hwangnam Bread(황남빵) - Address : 경상북도 경주시 태종로 783 (황오동) This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 23 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Hwangnidan Street, Gyeongju (경주 황리단길) - Homepage : https://www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour/index.do - Tel : Hwangnidan Street was originally known as “Hwangnam Keungil” near Poseok-ro, Hwangnam-dong. Its name comes from the combination of Hwangnam-dong and Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Hwangnam-dong.” The street is home to numerous restaurants, cafes, photo studios, and shops housed in traditional hanok buildings, making it popular among the younger generations in Korea. That sensibility can also be found in new-tro aesthetics across the buildings and the street, helped by Hwangnidan Street’s buildings still preserving the old and worn buildings that were built during the 1960s and the 70s. It is near Cheomseongdae Observatory, Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, and other major sights of Gyeongju, so it is quickly becoming a must-visit tourist site in Gyeongju trips. - Address : 1080, Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※...

Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) / 천마총 (대릉원) - Homepage : www.gyeongju.go.kr - Tel : +82-54-743-1925 Within Daereungwon Tomb Complex is Cheonmachong Tomb, which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed inside an underground chamber mounded with boulders and earth, characterized as a typical upper-class tomb of the Silla period. The mound has a x_height of 12.7 meters with a diameter of 50 meters and consists of a layer of rocks collected from streams. Below the rock layer is a wooden chamber that is 6.5 meters long and 2.1 meters wide, reaching 2.1 meters in x_height, with the wooden coffin at its center. A total of 11,526 artifacts were discovered within the tomb, including Cheonmado, an artwork considered highly valuable as it is Korea's first artwork to be excavated from an ancient tomb. - Address : 9, Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Gui...

Hasllacafe (하슬라가배) - Homepage : - Tel : Hasllacafe is a cafe located on Gangneung Coffee Street, next to Anmokhaebyeon Beach, Gangneung. Its Korean name combines Gangneung’s old name, “Haslla,” with “gabae,” a transliteration of coffee in Korea. Like its name, the cafe takes its aesthetic cues from the modern period of Korea. The café’s interior resemble that of a luxurious palace or a banquet hall in Europe. The view of Anmokhaebyeon Beach by the windows is a perfect backdrop for a defining picture of a trip to Gangneung. The cafe has two floors with rooftop seating. In contrast to the first floor’s dignified retro aesthetics, the latter has an ambience like that of holiday resorts, giving the impression of two separate cafes existing together in one space. The menu includes coffee and other beverages with a wide selection of dessert cakes. Visitors who brought cars can use the public parking lot at Anmokhaebyeon Beach. This caf...

Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu (초당할머니순두부) - Homepage : - Tel : Park Eung-soon, the founder of Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu, was the one who elevated the name of Chodang bean curd to nationwide fame, so much so that Chodang is synonymous with good-quality bean curd in Korea. Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu is now run by her son Kim Yeong-hwan. The store is famous for its 5-minute section in the TV segment “Continuing the Generation,” aired as a part of KBS1’s Newsline program the day before Seollal in 1995, while its name in Japan was made popular by featuring in television programs aired by NHK, Fukuoka’s TNC TV, and the Japanese food magazine “danchyu.” Chodang bean curd traditionally uses seawater for the bittern used in the bean curd-making process. Unlike standard coagulants, this creates a delightfully richer and softer texture. The restaurant has enjoyed a steady stream of customers from the time of its opening, when visitors to the nearby Gyeongpohaebyeon Bea...