Gochang Dolmen Site Unesco World Heritage
Dolmens are representative tomb structures from the Bronze Age, distributed across Korea with over 30,000 examples. Gochang is an area rich in dolm...
tourist attractions in jeollabuk-do, south korea
Gwanghallu Pavilion
Rebuilt in 1638 (the 16th year of King Injo), Gwanghallu Pavilion is one of the Joseon dynasty’s most exemplary structures. The pavilion was constr...
Byeokgolje Reservoir Site
Byeokgolje Reservoir Site is home to the embankment and stele recording reconstruction for Korea’s first ever reservoir. Records show it was ...
Nongae Shrine Uiamsa
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...
Hanbyeokdang Pavilion
Located in Jeollabuk-do province, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated Tangible Cultural Property No. 15. In 1404, a civil official from the J...
Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs
The Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs are a group of ancient Baekje-era tumuli located 100 meters above sea level on the northeast brow of Chilmokjae Hi...
Archaeological Site In Wanggung-ri Unesco World Heritage
Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri, designated as Historic Site No. 408 on September 17, 1998, has a surface area of 216,862 square meters. The sit...
Suseongdang Shrine
Located at the end of Jeokbyeokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine is the only shrine in Korea that is dedicated to the sea god “Gaeyang Halmeoni&...
Gwanghalluwon Garden
Originally known as Gwangtongnu, Gwanghalluwon Garden was built by Hwang Hui Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of Joseon dynasty’s King Sej...
Iksan Ssangneung
The Ssamgneung (Twin Tombs) in Iksan are stone chamber tombs that were unearthed during an academic excavation survey in 1917. At the time of the s...
Mireuksa Temple Site Unesco World Heritage
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-AD 660). According to Samgukyusa (historical records published in 128...
Gunsan Modern History Street
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 ...
Omokdae And Imokdae Historic Sites
Omokdae Historic Site is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye, who later became King Taejo, the first king of...
Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha
Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha is Treasure No. 46. The two Buddha statues (each measuring 424 cm) stand face-to-face at a distance of 200 meter...
Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School
Jeonjuhyanggyo is a local Confucian school that was established during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and is designated Historic Treasure. This was...
Namcheongyo Bridge Cheongyeonru
Namcheongyo Bridge is the main bridge to the entrance of Jeonju Hanok Village. Through "Jeonju Namcheongyo Luxury Project," the area went through r...
Chungnyeolsa Temple
Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, Chungnyeolsa Temple was established as a shrine to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific title i...
Museongseowon Confucian Academy Unesco World Heritage
Museongseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1615 to honor Silla's scholar Choe Chiwon (857-?). An important cultural heritage for understanding th...
Buan Guam-ri Dolmens
Buan Guam-ri Dolmens, designated as Historical Site No. 103, is comprised of southern-style dolmens. Dolmen refers to a particular structure of a t...
Japanese-style House In Sinheung-dong Hirotsu
Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage in 2005. The area of Sinheung-dong, where the Hirotsu House is...
