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Songdaemal Lighthouse (송대말 등대) - Homepage : www.gyeongju.go.kr/ - Tel : Songdaemal Lighthouse was constructed for maritime safety off the coast of Gampo Port. Its name "Songdaemal" signifies "the end of the pine trees". It was initially built as a manned lighthouse and underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2001. The renovation was designed to resemble the three-story stone pagoda at the Gameunsa Temple Site. Near the lighthouse is the Songdaemal Light Exhibition, displaying information about the lighthouse and various sea-related materials. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll on the trail in front of the lighthouse. This location is also renowned for its stunning views of the sunrise over the east coast. - Address : 18-94 Cheoksa-gil, Gampo-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-744-3233 - Open date : - Parking : Ava...

Horang2 Gelatteok (호랑이 젤라떡) - Homepage : http://instagram.com/horang2__gelatteok - Tel : This dessert shop is located near Mipo Station and Haeundae Blueline Park at the end of Haeundae Beach. It serves gelato ice cream wrapped in a thin skin of sweet rice cake, and its appearance resembles steamed buns or sweet rice cake with red bean filling. The signature menu here is roasted pistachio. Customers can pick their favorite filling, from roasted pistachio to other fillings like Jeju green tea and coffee-cinnamon cookies. The cake is served on a small wooden plate, so it is perfect for posting on social media feeds. However, due to the immense popularity, the store sets a limit on how many one can buy and subject to early closure when they run out ingredients. The store doesn’t have any seating tables and usually have a long waiting line so visitors are advised to visit early.   - Address : 38, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan #115-116 ※ Introduction Informat...

Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경)) - Homepage : www.gbmg.go.kr - Tel : +82-54-550-6392 Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well known to the public. At the beginning and the end of the trail are Hakcheonjeong and Chirujeong Pavilions, respectively. Both sides of the valley are lined with thick forests of ancient pine trees. A number of stone carvings can be found in the forest, and the most famous one reads “Seonyugyegok.” It was written by Choi Chi-won, a leading scholar of the Silla kingdom. - Address : Wanjang-ri, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors of all ages - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-550-6392 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open al...

Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제) - Homepage : https://www.hongseong.go.kr/prog/tursmCn/tour/sub03_03/view.do?cntNo=43 - Tel : +82-10-5433-8196 Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival. - Address : 213-1 Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Age limit : - Booking place : - Discount info : - Event date : 20240830 ~ 20241031 - Time - Homepage : - Place : Namdanghang Port - Place Info - Program - Spend time : - Host Hongseong-gun - Host tel : +82-10-5433-8196 - Supervisor Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival Committee - Supervisor tel : +82-10-3288-9...

Oryukdo Islets (Busan National Geopark) (오륙도 (부산 국가지질공원)) - Homepage : www.busan.go.kr - Tel : +82-51-888-3636 Oryukdo Islets consists of six rocky islets located in the sea at the southern end of Igidae Park, appearing as either five or six depending on the tide. The islets, closest to the mainland, are named Bangpaeseom Island, Solseom Island, Suriseom Island, Songgotseom Island, Gulseom Island, and Deungdaeseom Island, with only the Deungdaeseom Island accessible to visitors. From the Oryukdo Skywalk at Oryukdo Sunrise Park, visitors can enjoy even better views of the islets. - Address : 137 Oryukdo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-888-3636, +82-51-607-6395 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr ...

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지) - Homepage : tour.busan.go.kr - Tel : Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, built towards the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, was a significant fortress during the Imjin War in 1592. It served as the main battleground where civilians, officials, and soldiers united to resist the Japanese forces. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Dongnae area, a much larger fortress was constructed in 1731, replacing the original structure from one built during war. Today, only traces of the fortress remain, with the Bukmun Gate, Insaengmun Gate, Dongjangdae Command Post, Seojangdae Command Post, and Bukjangdae Command Post having been restored. - Address : 48-2 Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-51-550-4084 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : Mondays - Use season : - Use time...

Haeunsa Temple (Gumi) (해운사(구미)) - Homepage : - Tel : Haeunsa Temple, nestled on the slopes of Geumosan Mountain in Gumi, offers convenient access owing to the opening of the Geumosan cable car. Originally founded as Daehyeolsa Temple towards the end of the Silla period, it underwent significant reconstruction after its destruction during the Japanese Invasion of Korea. The temple was rechristened as Haeunsa Temple in 1956, coinciding with the construction of Daeungjeon Hall. This hall is a sanctuary for the Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, sculpted in plaster. It also hosts Stone Arhat statues, believed to be the work of Japanese artisans during their occupation of Korea. - Address : 434-2 Geumosan-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-452-4917 - Open date : 1925-01-01 - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use ...