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Samseonggung (삼성궁) - Homepage : www.hadong.go.kr - Tel : Samseonggung is a Taoist shrine located at 850 meters above sea level on Jirisan Mountain. It serves as a spiritual hub for practicing Sinseondo, embodying traditional Korean culture. In 1983, Kang Min-ju (Taoist Priest Hanpul), along with his disciples, restored the sodo, a sacred altar from the Gojoseon period. This shrine stands as a revered sanctuary, honoring the primal ancestors of the Korean people: Hwanin (Lord of Heaven), Hwanung (Supreme Divine Regent), and Dangun (legendary founder of Gojoseon). - Address : 86-15 Samseonggung-gil, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-55-884-1279 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time April-November 08:30-17:00 / December-March 08:30-16:30 - Restrooms : Available - Admission Fe...

Ungok Ramsar Wetland (고창 운곡람사르습지) - Homepage : www.gochang.go.kr - Tel : +82-63-560-2720 Ungok Ramsar Wetland, registered as Ramsar Wetland in 2011, is home to endanged species and various rare animals and flowers. The wetland also has four different courses that will take visitors all around the wetlands. Course 1 takes approximately   50 min and is 3.6 km-long. Course 2 takes approximately  2 hour 30 minutes and is 9.5 km-long. Course 3, the longest out of the 4 courses takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes and is 10.2 km-long. Last, Course 4 takes approximately 2 hours 50 minutes and is 10.1 km-long. - Address : 362 , Ungokseowon-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Helpline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-560-2720 - Open date : - Parking : - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time This work was created by the Korea Tourism Orga...

Buan Naesosa Temple (내소사 (부안)) - Homepage : www.templestay.com - Tel : +82- 63-583-7281 Naesosa Temple was built by Buddhist Monk Hye-Gu in 633 during the Baekje dynasty and was rebuilt by Monk Cheong-Min in 1633 during the Joseon dynasty. The Daeungbojeon Hall was built at this time. In 1986, the temple area was designated as a culturally protected area. On both sides of the main gate are large fir trees, which also line the path into the temple. Upon reaching the temple itself, the first thing that draws attention is the 1000-year-old Dangsan tree. Long ago, people used the base of the tree as a site of prayer. Housed in Beomjonggak is a bronze bell that can be found in many Buddhist temples. This particular bell was made during the Goryeo era and is engraved with three images of Buddha, called Samjonsang. The center building of the temple, called Daeungbojeon Hall is also an artistic masterpiece, decorated with splendid colors and designs. The flower Salmun doors featuring lotus...

Cheollipo Arboretum (천리포수목원) - Homepage : www.chollipo.org - Tel : +82-41-672-9982 Cheollipo Arboretum is located on the tip of the Taean peninsula, and was founded by Min Byung-gal (Carl Ferris Miller), the "blue-eyed Korean." Min purchased the land in 1962 and starting in 1970, many trees were planted in earnest. At that time, the park was only open to experts in related fields and members who helped fund the arboretum. In 2009, select sections of the arboretum were finally opened to the general public. The arboretum features more than 16,830 kinds of plants (as of October 2022), including holly, magnolia, camelia, and maple trees, as well as five varieties of Rose of Sharon, the national flower. - Address : 187, Cheollipo 1-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors of all ages - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-...

Seorak Cable Car (설악산 케이블카) - Homepage : www.sorakcablecar.co.kr - Tel : +82-33-636-4300 The ideal way to comfortably appreciate the magnificent landscape of Seoraksan Mountain is using the Seorak Cable Car. The cable car boarding station is located in the Small Park of Seoraksan National Park. It takes about 10 min to get to the Gwongeumseong Fortress (700m above sea level) by the cable car. One-way ticket is not available, so visitors need to buy a round-trip ticket. Visitors can also enjoy an open view of various famous attractions such as Ulsan Peak and Manmulsang Rocks beyond glass window in the cable car. The Gwongeumseong Fortress, unfolding a panoramic view of Seoraksan Mountain’s majestic scenery, bears a legend in which two generals Gwon and Kim built the fortress in one day to prevent enemy invasion during the Goryeo period. Today, the site of the fortress only remains. Many hikers come up to the summit of the fortress despite its rough course to appreciate magnificent and...

Birthplace of Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min) (명성황후 생가) - Homepage : www.yjcf.or.kr - Tel : +82-31-887-9730 This is the house where Empress Myeongseong was born and lived until she was eight years old. She would grow up to be the wife of the dynasty’s 26th ruler, King Gojong. The birthplace and the adjoining Memorial Hall are open to the public. Empress Myeongseong was a brilliant diplomat who pursued openness and reform to maintain the sovereignty of the nation. Unfortunately, her tumultuous life came to an end in the early morning hours of October 8, 1895 when she was murdered by the Japanese army. During Japanese colonial rule, the empress was wrongfully accused of being a jealous and overly ambitious person. Studies of various archives have since revealed what a great person she really was. Recently, numerous television productions and musicals have also corrected those misunderstandings. Renovated in 1995, her birthplace includes three buildings with servants’ quarter...