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Mok-A Museum(MOKA) (목아박물관)

0m    11353     2022-09-01

21, Imunan-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-885-9952

Mok-A Museum, designated as intangible cultural asset No. 108, was established by Park Chan-su with the purpose of handing down traditional Buddhist art and traditional woodcraft techniques. The four-story museum contains an outdoor sculpture park.

The exhibition displays that remain include Buddhist statues, paintings, and sculptures, as well as the works of director Park Chan-su, including many Buddhist woodcrafts. The outdoor sculpture park displays Buddhist statues such as Mireuksamjondaebul, Birojanabul, Baeuigwaneum, and a three-story pagoda.

Yeoju Charcoal Village (여주참숯마을)

Yeoju Charcoal Village (여주참숯마을)

1.0 Km    44440     2024-02-23

40 Geolchondong-gil, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Charcoal Village is a multifaceted leisure facility featuring charcoal saunas, an auto campground, and pensions. The charcoal saunas have gained such popularity that an auto campground was established nearby. These saunas comprise ten red clay rooms, which are heated by burning oak wood for five days. After the charcoal is removed, visitors can enjoy the residual heat for steaming in the sauna rooms. For accommodation, there are fourteen pension buildings and a campground segmented into six zones, totaling 120 sites.

Yeoju Hwangpo Sailboat (여주 황포돛배)

Yeoju Hwangpo Sailboat (여주 황포돛배)

1.9 Km    40816     2024-02-23

Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Yeoju Hwangpo Sailboat, historically utilized for transporting goods in the Joseon period and propelled by the wind, has been recreated on the Namhangang River. It operates from the riverside recreation area to Silleuksa Temple, making the round trip seven times daily.

Yeoju Silleuksa Temple (신륵사 (여주))

2.6 Km    23208     2021-12-06

73, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-885-2505

Silleuksa Temple is located along the upper section of the Namhangang River as it flows from Bongmisan Mountain in Yeoju. It is believed that Silleuksa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo during the reign of Silla King Jinpyeong, but there is no evidence to prove this. The temple is famous for being a place where Naong Hyegeun stopped in 1376. The temple began to be called Boeunsa in 1472, but the name changed back to Silleuksa Temple in 1858.

Silleuk Temple Resort (신륵사관광지)

Silleuk Temple Resort (신륵사관광지)

2.7 Km    9775     2021-11-05

73, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-885-2505

The Silleuksa Temple Resort features countless relics and remains, awe-inspiring scenery, the Geumeun Sand Zone, and Silleuksa Temple. Silleuksa Temple is also referred to as the byeokjeol (‘walled temple’ because it has a pagoda made entirely of bricks). The pagoda was erected by the renowned Buddhist monk Wonhyo during the Silla Kingdom, and is visited by many who are drawn to the beautiful natural scenery along the banks of the Namhangang River, which is served by convenient transportation.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주세계생활도자관)

3.2 Km    8409     2021-07-30

7, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-884-8644

Yeoju Dojasesang, which opened in March 2002, displays functional ceramics. The museum, with its four exhibition halls, has been displaying ceramics shown at the Korean International Ceramics Biennale for the past 10 years.

Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)

Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)

3.3 Km    28774     2023-09-18

7, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-881-9693

Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival is a great place for visitors to see Yeoju's local agricultural products, such as rice and sweet potatoes. Various activities and events for the whole family are available as well as a market where visitors can buy local products at affordable prices.

Ilsung Namhangang Condo & Resort (일성남한강콘도&리조트)

Ilsung Namhangang Condo & Resort (일성남한강콘도&리조트)

3.6 Km    31957     2021-04-28

5, Silleuk-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1566-8113

Guests can enjoy the beautiful Namhangang River at Ilsung Namhangang Condo & Resort.

Yeoju Ceramic Art Complex (여주도예단지)

Yeoju Ceramic Art Complex (여주도예단지)

4.1 Km    13734     2021-07-21

254, Yeoyang-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-2868

According to historic records, ceramics have been developed here since the early days of the Joseon dynasty, as the nation’s best materials for making ceramics, such as clay, white clay, and Kaolin, were produced around Ssarisan Mountain in Bungnae-myeon. Mid-standing artists here study the process of making traditional ceramics as well as more novel works that utilize unconventional methods. Yeoju Ceramic Art Complex not only provides high quality ceramics, it offers visitors a chance to see the process of making art pieces. There are over 60 personal exhibition halls with various styles of ceremics. Every May, there is a festival for visitors to enjoy.

Yeoju Spa (여주온천)

Yeoju Spa (여주온천)

4.1 Km    34459     2024-02-23

864 Gangmun-ro, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath's floor is lined with natural jade, offering a pressure point massage for bare feet. Visitors can simultaneously indulge in a forest bath and a hot spring bath, enjoying a holistic wellness experience.