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Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)

Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)

15.9Km    2024-04-07

159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3174

Gucheondonggyegok Valley is located within Deogyusan National Park approximately 25 kilometers from Rajetongmun Gate, the entrance of the valley. The valley is famous for its 33 scenic points including Sushimdae Cliff, Gucheonpokpo Falls and Yeonhwapokpo Falls. The valley is popular all year round with cool shade in summer, fall foliage in fall and a snowy landscape in winter.

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))

15.9Km    2024-04-07

159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3174

The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea's 4th tallest mountain with the summit reaching an elevation of 1,614 meters. The mountain is blessed with a 36-kilometer valley dotted with several scenic points, ponds, and waterfalls.

The mountain contains prestigious cultural heritages, such as Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 146) and the Hanging Painting of Anguksa Temple (Treasure No. 1267) to name a few. It is also home to diverse wildlife animals and plants. The mountain's beauty can be enjoyed all year round, with royal azaleas in spring, a colony of daylilies in summer, colorful autumn foliage in fall, and a white snowy mountain vista in winter.

Goguryeo Garden (고구려가든)

16.1Km    2024-04-07

68 Manseon 1-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Goguryeo Garden is a Korean restaurant offering grilled meat cuts and Jeollado-style Korean table d'hote. Situated near Muju Resort and ski area, it attracts many visitors seeking a meal after enjoying leisure sports. The signature dish is the saeng deungsim gui (grilled sirloin), perfect for recharging after a sweaty activity. Sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), featuring dishes such as beef bulgogi, soybean paste jjigae, grilled deodeok, and grilled yellow croaker, is also highly popular.

Muju Tovice Condominium (토비스콘도 무주)

Muju Tovice Condominium (토비스콘도 무주)

16.2Km    2024-04-07

350 Gucheondong-ro, Mupung-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-6411

Muju Tovice Condominium offers guestrooms in a variety of sizes, as well as many amenities. There are many historical and natural attractions in the surrounding area.

Sigoljip Garden (시골집가든)

Sigoljip Garden (시골집가든)

16.4Km    2024-04-07

1058, Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-9676

This is a place where you can enjoy Neungi Dak Baeksuk, which is good for the health, and Dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken) with spicy Ripe Kimchi. This restaurant's signature menu is whole local Korean vhicken doup with dhingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do.

Deogyusan Leisure Biketel (무주 덕유산 레저바이크텔)

Deogyusan Leisure Biketel (무주 덕유산 레저바이크텔)

16.5Km    2024-12-24

968 , Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-2882, +82-10-6235-8587

Muju Deogyusan Leisure Biketel, in Gucheon-dong, Muju, Jeonbuk-do, has been remodelled by the Muju-gun office to cater for MTB riders and other leisure sports enthusiasts. As well as lodgings, the Biketel offers bike-tourist information,  space for bike-maintenance, and a sales point for local specialties. Regular guest rooms are 10,000 won per person, while larger, shared rooms are available for groups and families.

Haneullae Deulkkot Village (하늘내들꽃마을 [녹색농촌체험])

Haneullae Deulkkot Village (하늘내들꽃마을 [녹색농촌체험])

16.6Km    2025-01-08

554, Cheoncheonbung-ro, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-353-5185

Situated in Jangsu, Jeollabuk-do, Haneullae Deulkkot Village, as the name suggests in Korean, it is a village nestled alongside the Cheoncheon stream (haneullae means ‘heaven creek’). The area is blessed with clear shallow creek, a green mountain and a field of wild flowers (deulkkot). In the small ecological park there is a 1.6 kilometer square building, a playground, a farm, a garden and a pond occupying nearly 10,000 square meters. Next to the grassy playground you’ll find a therapeutic pebble path made for walking on bare foot, towering trees scattered around the playground offering some cool shade and a few swing chairs attached to the tall trees. There are three wooden look-out stations also shaded by the platanus trees. And in a corner of the playground is a campground capable of accommodating up to ten tents. The pond is home to more than ten varieties of water plants, including the lotus and water hyacinth. There are also some colourful native water life, such as the Crucian carp, daces, dark chubs, Chinese minnows, loaches, freshwater snails and marsh snails.

The cafeteria is all made of pine. Visitors can breathe in the soothing woody aroma, take in the view of the park all while having a meal. You can go on hiking trails, rest afterwards with some tea then walk to the local market in a pavilion. Also, people can visit the local compost centre and earthworm breeding farm, as well as the nearby roosters, a protected species native to Korea.

Anui Wonjo Galbijip (안의원조갈비집)

16.7Km    2024-02-23

127-2 Gwangpung-ro, Anui-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
055-962-0666

Located near Anui-myeon Bus Terminal, Anui Wonjo Galbijip specializes in hanu galbi (Korean beef galbi). Designated as a local specialty restaurant by Hamyang County, its signature dish is hanu galbijjim (braised Korean beef galbi), known for its tender meat and flavorful soup. Additionally, it's a delicacy to stir-fry the leftover galbijjim (braised galbi) with kimchi and rice.

MUJU Resortel (mujuresortel(무주리조텔))

MUJU Resortel (mujuresortel(무주리조텔))

16.8Km    2024-12-24

878 , Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-0770

Muju Resortel nestles among the mountains of Deogusan National Park, where the high altitude sharpens appreciation of the beautiful scenery, the quiet sounds of the valley and the clean freshness of the air. Rooms are modern in style and clean, with high-quality bedding for a comfortable sleep. Walkers and winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy a hearty breakfast here, while a Korean restaurant is available during non-breakfast hours.

Seolguk pension (설국)

Seolguk pension (설국)

16.9Km    2024-12-24

9-7 , Wonsamgong 2-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-2220

Seolguk  is a pension-type resort in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do. The 3-story is built of wood and looks its best when it fits with nature in the snowy winter. The hotel well located for leisure sports as there is a ski resort 3 minutes away, as well as a nearby walking course with views of Deogyusan mountain. Most of the rooms are double-decker structures.