tourist attractions in jeollabuk-do, south korea

Jeonju Donggosa Temple

Jeonju Donggosa Temple

Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeonju, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order. The hike up to Donggosa Temple is a refreshing ...

Chiryeongyegok Valley

Chiryeongyegok Valley

Chiryeongyegok Valley is situated behind Tongan Village in Anseong-myeon near Deogyusan Mountain. While not as famous as the valley in Gucheon-dong...

Saemangeum

Saemangeum

The name of Saemangeum signifies the breakwaters that enlarge and freshen the Mangyeong and Gimje plains, famous for their fertile soil. Saemangeum...

Sunchang Gochujang Village

Sunchang Gochujang Village

Sunchang Gochujang Village is home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) crafters using the traditional methods. Visitors can enjoy a variety of...

Namwon Silsangsa Temple

Namwon Silsangsa Temple

Silsangsa Temple was constructed by Monk Jeunggak, as one of nine special temples in the year 828. The temple was established because of the theory...

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark

Jiksopokpo Falls is located within Bongnaegugok Valley. The waterfall is the largest in Byeonsanbando National Park, thundering down 30 meters. The...

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate

Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four ...

Buan Naesosa Temple

Buan Naesosa Temple

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 dyna...

Nongae Shrine Uiamsa

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...

Gochangeupseong Walled Town

Gochangeupseong Walled Town

Gochangeupseong Walled Town was built in 1453 during th reign of Joseon King Danjong to protect the city from foreign invaders. The walls were buil...

House Of Lee Young-choon

House Of Lee Young-choon

The House of Lee Young-choon was constructed by a Japanese landlord named Kumamoto during the Japanese colonial era. The house combined Western, Ko...

Geumma Reservoir

Geumma Reservoir

Looking towards the south from the top of Mireuksan Mountain, one can see Geumma Reservoir. The reservoir is shaped like the Korean peninsula. Henc...

Gaeamsa Temple

Gaeamsa Temple

Gaeamsa Temple is a small, quiet temple built in 634 during the Baekje dynasty. The origin of the name "Gaeam" goes back to 282 BC, when King Mun f...

Wibongsanseong County Park

Wibongsanseong County Park

Wibongsanseong County Park is located north of Jeonju, past Songgwangsa Temple through a tunnel of cherry trees. The park has some noteworthy sight...

Hanbyeokdang Pavilion

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...

Gosapo Beach

Gosapo Beach

Gosapo Beach commands a magnificent scenic view, thanks to the 2-kilometer stretch of fine sand and pine forest along the beach. The beach is consi...

Muju Meoru Wine Cave

Muju Meoru Wine Cave

Muju Meoru Wine Cave is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape and various cultural heritages. The wine tunnel used to be an excavation workin...

Mohang Beach

Mohang Beach

Mohang Beach is situated in Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is set against the beautiful mountains of Byeonsanbando National Park and th...

Muju Baengnyeonsa Temple

Muju Baengnyeonsa Temple

Baengnyeonsa Temple is located in the upper part of Gucheondong Valley on Deogyusan Mountain. It is said that during the Silla Kingdom, a white lot...

Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone

Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone

At the heart of the Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone is Muju Gucheondong Valley. The outer parts of Deogyusan National Park and the mountain’s...