Muju Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(무주))

0m 6589 2024-04-07

580, Baengnyeonsa-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3395

Baengnyeonsa Temple is located in the upper part of Gucheondong Valley on Deogyusan Mountain. It is said that during the Silla Kingdom, a white lotus flower bloomed here, and that's why the temple is called Baengnyeonsa (lit. White Lotus Temple). The temple is the only remaining temple out of 14 that were built in the Gucheon-dong area of Muju. After walking over Baengnyeongyo Bridge at the entrance of the temple, you will come to a stone stairway. At the top is the main sanctuary. The majesty and beauty of the main sanctuary is well complemented by the mountains. The Mokjosamjonbul Stone Buddha within the main building is presumed to have been built in the latter half of the Joseon dynasty. Past Myeongbujeon is Baengnyeonsa’s Sajeokbi tombstone, and the workmanship of the carved calligraphy is very highly regarded.

The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley (무주 구천동 33경)

7.197519226234506m 101945 2024-04-07

580 Baengnyeonsa-gil, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley refers to thirty three scenic spots along the route from Seokmo Mountain's Rajetongmun Gateway to Baengnyeonsa Temple on Deogyusan Mountain. Visitors can witness spectacular rock formations and rare flora and fauna in the primeval forest. It's recommended to explore from the sight 1 Rajetongmun Gateway to the sight 14 Sugyeongdae Valley as a driving route, while exploring from the sight 15 Wolhatan Valley to the sight 33 Hyangjeokbong Peak as a trekking route.

Hyangjeokbong Peak (Deogyusan Mountain) (향적봉(덕유산))

1.8 Km 41098 2024-04-07

1 Deoksan-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Hyangjeokbong Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,614 meters, is the highest peak of Deogyusan Mountain. It is an ideal destination for hiking year-round, but particularly renowned for its breathtaking winter scenery, earning a reputation as a popular spot for snow-covered mountain hikes. Visitors can reach the summit of Hyangjeokbong Peak by taking a gondola from the nearby Muju Resort to Seolcheonbong Peak, then embarking on a roughly 20-minute hike from Seolcheonbong Peak. Even beginners can enjoy the fantastic views of Deogyusan Mountain without much difficulty, contributing to its popularity.

Deogyusan Resort Sledding Hills (무주덕유산리조트 썰매장)

2.8 Km 9144 2024-04-07

185, Manseon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-320-7336

Deogyusan Resort is a representative mountain resort in Korea, located within Deogyusan National Park. Blending harmoniously with nature, visitors can take in the nature as well as enjoy art and health. The resort is located on the foothill of Deogyusan Mountain, near the famous Gucheondong Valley.

Deogyusan Ski Resort (무주덕유산리조트 스키장)

2.8 Km 103115 2024-04-06

185, Manseon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-9000

Muju Deogyusan Resort is one of Korea’s most famous mountain peak ski resorts. Covering an area of over seven million square meters, the resort is located in the Gucheon-dong Valley, at the base of the famous Deogyusan Mountains. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy visiting the resort, since it is located in one of Korea’s beautiful national parks, and was specially designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings.

Muju Sunflower Pension&Hostel [Korea Quality] / 무주해바라기펜션호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.1 Km 3258 2024-04-07

129-15 , Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-9987, +82-10-6533-3631

Muju Sunflower Pension Hostel is a family vacation pension within the tourist complex of Gucheon-dong, Muju, Jeollabuk-do. It is located in the upper reaches of Gucheon-dong Valley - a place of magnificent natural scenery and clean, healing air - and a deck has been installed above the river for summer-season swimming. Residents can sip herbal tea made with freshly-collected wild herbs (and offered free of charge), and enjoy the breakfast of their choice at the cafe.

Deogyusan National Park (Namdeogyu Section) (덕유산국립공원(남덕유분소))

4.2 Km 30003 2021-07-13

Sojeong-ri, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-63-322-3174

Designated as a national park in 1975, Deogyusan National Park covers four counties. Besides Hyangjeokbong Peak, Deogyusan Mountain's highest peak in Muju, all the other peaks lie within Geochang. While the park features beautiful waters and rocks at Wolseonggyegok Valley in Buksang-myeon, Geochang, it also boast nature's beauty in Muju with creeks and valleys like Mahakdong Valley, Sangyeodeomgyegok Valley, and Songgyesa Valley.

Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone (무주구천동관광특구)

4.4 Km 19625 2024-04-07

Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-320-2114

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 natural recreation forest are also part of the special tourist zone.

The 30-kilometer-long Muju Gucheondong Valley is located to the north of Deogyusan National Park. The calm and soothing sound of the water flowing through a lush forest make this a great summer destination. The 33 scenic points of Gucheondong include Eunguam Rock, Haksodae Falls, Waryongdam Pond, Gucheon Waterfall and Yeonhwa Waterfall. In the summer, visitors can see the rare sight of fireflies in their natural habitat. The fall foliage in autumn and the winter snowscape are also quite exquisite.

Within the vicinity of Muju Gucheondong is Muju Resort. The resort complex is made up of a family hotel, resort condominium and various recreational facilities where visitors can enjoy skiing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Visitors can take the gondola from the resort all the way up to Deogyusan Mountain’s Seolcheonbong Peak (1,520 meters). From, there, they can easily reach the summit at Hyangjeokbong Peak (1,614 meters).

Taekwondowon, located near the Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone, offers a hands-on Taekwondo experience program. Those who are interested in learning Taekwondo can take part in a 1-day program which includes a Taekwondo demonstration, a Taekwondo class (basic movements), and board breaking.

[Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas Covered: Mupung-myeon (Samgoe-ri) and Seolcheon-myeon (Samgong-ri and Simgok-ri) in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Area size: 7,610,000 ㎡
Tourist Attractions: Deogyusan National Park, 33 Scenic Views of Muju, Gucheondong Valley, Muju Resort, forest park, Taekwondowon, Muju Hyanggyo (Confucian school), Baengnyeonsa Temple, Jeoksansanseong Fortress, etc.

Dasup pension[Korea Quality] / 다숲펜션[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]Dasup pension [Korea Quality] / 다숲펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.4 Km 479 2024-04-07

149 , Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3379, +82-10-3927-7345, +82-10-3925-7346

Dasup Pension is a friendly place to stay among the fresh air and natural scenery of Deogyusan National Park. Both standard and pension-type rooms are offered, and either can be ondol-style or bedroom-style. Pension rooms are cozily finished with wood throughout, and self-catering is possible. Dasup is a popular place for group outings and workshops, as there’s a shared kitchen and outdoor barbecue, a foot volleyball field and a ski shop. Guests can take a shuttle bus to Muju Resort, and the Bandi Land insect theme park and the Meoru Wine Cave are both a 30 minute’s drive away.

Hangukgwan (한국관)

4.5 Km 25178 2024-04-07

87, Gucheondong 1-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
063-322-0891

Located in the food street of Gucheondonggyegok Valley, Hangukgwan is a local food restaurant with the signature dish pyogobeoseot gukbap (shiitake mushrooms and rice soup). They serve soups such as tojong nyakchae baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), and dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken), and meals such as deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu), sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), and pyogobeoseot gukbap (shiitake mushrooms and rice soup). The meal is accompanied by nine different side dishes, all of which are based on fresh herbs.

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