Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))
15.4Km 2025-03-15
62, Silsang-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4331
Jiksopokpo Falls is located within Bongnaegugok Valley. The waterfall is the largest in Byeonsanbando National Park, thundering down 30 meters. The waterfall can be reached by a hiking trail starting at Naesosa Temple. Known as one of the most beautiful sights in Byeonsanbando National Park, the waterfall is very popular with tourists.
Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원)
15.4Km 2024-04-07
11, Bangpaje-gil, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82+63-582-7808
Designated as a national park in 1988, Byeonsanbando National Park is the only national park in the country that consists of both the ocean and the mountains. The park is divided into two large sections: the shore area, called Outer Byeonsan, and an inland area called Inner Byeonsan. It has mountain peaks made up of unique rock formation, such as Uisanbong Peak (508 meters), Chaeseokgang Cliff, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs. Nearby Gyeokpo Port and Naesosa Temple are all worth exploring, enriching the experience of the area. It's also well known for having the latest sunset in the country with stunning panoramic views.
Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)
15.5Km 2025-01-08
353, Bangjang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-394-5523
Situated between Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest is the highest rising peak along the ridge starting from the west of Naejangsan Mountain. The recreational park is located on the mid-slope of Bangjangsan Mountain. Many species of wild flowers and broad-leaved trees are distributed all over Bangjangsan Recreational Forest where an exciting paragliding contest takes place annually. This is a great place to unpack and take a break for one or two days as it has accommodation facilities, promenades and trekking courses as well as a small area for splashing in the water. It takes approximately three hours to the mountain's summit from the recreational forest. In addition, there is a trekking path that leads to the Seokjeong Hot Springs on the way down the mountain.
Keumkuwon Sculpture Park (금구원야외조각미술관)
15.7Km 2024-04-07
31, Jogakgongwon-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-6770
Keumkuwon Sculpture Park was founded in 1966 by Kim O-seong, and was the first park of its kind in Korea. The park was registered as Private Museum No. 277 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2003. Many of the roughly 100 sculptures are realistic in style and are related to one another, creating a feeling of watching a play unfold before one's eyes. Main pieces include "Farmer’s Hands," "Thoughts about the Limited and the Unlimited," and "The Sky in the West." The sculptures are made of marble or granite and vary in size, with some measuring 450 centimeters.
Indigenous trees and bushes of the Byeonsanbando Peninsula can be found throughout the park, giving visitors a chance to enjoy both the sculptures and the backcountry charm. The park also features the Keumkuwon Astronomical Observatory, opened in 1991. Visitors can combine their trip to the park with a visit to nearby tourist sites like Gyeokpohang Harbor, Chaeseokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliff.
Seok Jeong Hill C.C. (호텔석정힐)
16.0Km 2024-12-24
192 , Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-563-7711
Seokjeong Resort is a 5 minutes drive from the Seokjeong Hill Country Club golf course in Gochang, Jeonbuk-do. It is mainly frequented by golf course users, but general travelers are also welcome. The hotel provides clean, comfortable rooms and has a seminar room for group events and business meetings.
National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong (국립장성숲체원)
16.0Km 2024-12-04
353 Bangjang-ro, Bugi-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
The National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong provides high-quality forest education and forest therapy services by leveraging its location surrounded by Bangjangsan Mountain, boasting superb natural/geological conditions. Chungnyeongsan Mountain is also here and is home to the National Jangseong Healing Forest, the largest subtropical forest plantation in the country.
Naebyeonsan Mountain (내변산)
16.9Km 2024-04-07
232, Naebyeonsan-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-7808
The Byeonsanbando Peninsula has a shoreline that stretches 99 kilometers, protruding into the west sea in Jeollabuk-do, with the Saemangeum, the world’s longest man-made sea barrier, to the north and Gomsoman Bay at its south shore. The peninsula is part of Byeonsanbando National Park, which is widely known for its natural beauty. Its interior mountain range is known as Naebyeonsan Mountain (Inner Byeonsan Mountain.) while the outer region near the sea is known as Oebyeonsan Mountain (Outer Byeonsan Mountain).
The center of Mountain Naebyeonsan includes the highest peak of Byeonsanbando peninsula, Uisangbong Peak (509 meters) and Nakjodae (Sunset Viewpoint), Wolmyeongam Hermitage, Bongnaegugok Valley as well as Jiksopokpo Waterfall. The surrounding mountains and valleys of Byeonsan Mountain are not particularly high, standing at an altitude of around 400-500 meters, but the magnificent formation of mountains and valleys as well as the breathtaking view of the sunset from Nakjodae make it a must-see sight.
Gunsan Sikdang (Buan) (군산식당(부안))
16.9Km 2024-04-07
16 Gyeokpohang-gil, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Gunsan Sikdang is a renowned Korean restaurant famous for its clam porridge and clams set menu. Located near Gyeokpo Port and Chaeseokgang Cliff, this area is known for abundant clams. The signature menu is the baekhap jeongsik (clams set menu), featuring dishes such as clam porridge, steamed clams, clam soup, and various seafood dishes. Baekhap juk (clam porridge), boiled with mung beans, is also a specialty known for its rich flavor.
Gyeokpo Port (격포항)
16.9Km 2025-01-15
788-15, Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-581-0023
Gyeokpo Port is an important transit point for maritime transportation between the islands of the West Sea, such as Wido Island, Gogunsan Islands, and Hongdo Island. As a fishing port, it is known as the place through which delicious seafood from the clean waters of the West Sea arrives on land. This reputation is evident in the huge crowds of gourmands and tourists who flock to the port for webfoot octopus in spring and gizzard shad in fall. The port hauls large catches of webfoot octopus, cuttlefish, blue crab, monkfish, rockfish, spotty belly greenling, flatfish, gizzard shad, clam, and shellfish, which can be enjoyed in many seafood restaurants near the port. Gyeokpo Port is also known for its beautiful view of the sunset.
Short And (쇼트앤드)
17.3Km 2024-04-07
13, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
The café is located on the second floor, so it is a great place to enjoy the view of Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach and the mountains beyond on clear days. The interior tends toward modern and minimalist sensibilities, allowing visitors to focus on the view, while the studio space allows visitors to take pictures with the items on display. The most notable feature of this café is its selection of beverages and dessert menu. Menus such as the Bear-gatto (Bear + Affogato), espresso topped with an ice cream in the shape of a bear; Cotton Candy Latte, raspberry latte topped with cotton candy and marshmallows; Sleeping Teddy Cake, a cake in the shape of a sleeping bear; and the rich fragrance of MaILa (Matcha + Ice Cream + Latte) bring a smile to one’s face with cute and unique concepts. All the menus in the café command a strong following, so many visitors post pictures of the café as proof of their visit on Instagram.
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