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Wanju Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(완주)) - Homepage : www.wanju.go.kr - Tel : The temple was founded by National Preceptor Ilgyo in the 3rd year of King Hyoso of Silla (694), and it is said that Seolchong once studied here. Geuknakjeon Hall was built in 1425 with the benefactor of Seong Dal-saeng. Uhwaru is also designated as a treasure as a building that shows the characteristics of ancient architecture. The bronze bell made during the reign of King Gwanghaegun was cast by Hoyeong, and it is called the alarm clock because it made a sound when something unfortunate happened to the temple or the country to inform of the emergency. Hwaamsa Temple is surrounded by the primeval forest of Myeongsan Mountain like a folding screen and has a valley with clear water flowing. * Major cultural assets: Hwaamsa Uhwaru (Treasure), Hwaamsa Geuknakjeon (National Treasure), Hwaamsa Bronze Bell (Local Tangible Cultural Property), Hwaamsa Reconstruction Monument (Local Tangible Cultural Property) - Address : 27...

Choujeong (초우정) - Homepage : www.초우정.kr (Korean only) - Tel : +82-31-378-7755 Choujeong offers fresh beef delivered from Hoengseong in Gangwon-do for the best taste of short ribs. A professional chef with 40 years of experience strictly manages all the dish. - Address : 123-12, Osan-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Hanu saeng galbi (beef ribs) - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-378-7755 - Menu : - Hanu saenggalbi - Hanu deungsim (beef loin) - Hanu anchangsal (beef thin skirt) - Hanu galbisal (beef ribs) - Hanu yukhoe (beef tartare) - Open date : - Open time : 10:00-22:00 - Parking : Available - Reservation information : Tel: +82-31-378-7744, 7755 - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Scale : - Seat : - Smoking : Non-smoking only - License number : 20030336127 - Restrooms : Located inside the restaurant / separated by gender This work was crea...

Nongae Shrine (Uiamsa Shrine) (논개사당(의암사)) - Homepage : www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) - Tel : +82-63-350-2326 Uiamsa Shrine was built to the memory of Chu Nongae, who sacrificed her life during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion of Korea). In 1846, the Nongae-saeng-jang-hyang-su-myeong-bi monument was put up in praise of Nongae’s patriotism. In 1955, a shrine was built and named Uiamsa, which was then moved to the current location in 1974. Within the precincts of the shrine are a memorial stone, the portrait of Nongae by artist Kim Eun-ho, and three gates Woesammun, Naesammun and Chunguimun erected one after another. At the memorial hall, the existing possessions of Nongae and her husband General Choi Gyeong-hoe are on display. The annual Nongae Festival takes places on September 3rd by the lunar calendar, during which memorial services and cultural events are held to commemorate Nongae. - Address : 393, Hannuri-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Informati...