Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum (김천 세계도자기박물관)

.0M 2021-08-27

118, Jikjisa-gil, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-421-1641

Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum is located at the entrance to Jikjisa Temple. Nearly 1,000 artifacts, including Western porcelain and crystal donated by the Korean-Japanese Bokjeonyeongja are on display. The museum has three exhibition halls and one video hall that exhibit refined, elegant porcelain from all over the world.

Gimcheon Samyeongdaesa Park (김천 사명대사공원)

265.9M 2024-02-23

94-3 Unsu-ri, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gimcheon Samyeongdaesa Park serves as a nexus for exploring Gimcheon's rich cultural and historical treasures, including Hwangaksan Mountain and Jikjisa Temple. The park is an oasis of tranquility, offering visitors the chance to unwind amidst nature. It boasts hanok accommodations, along with wellness facilities such as a massage room and an outdoor foot bath. Other attractions include the Solhyang Teahouse, offering a serene tea ceremony experience, and the Hanbok Experience Center. Nearby attractions such as Jikjisa Temple, Gimcheon Museum of Art, and Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum are easily accessible, enriching the cultural journey.

Jikjisa Temple (직지사)

767.4M 2021-06-14

95, Jikjisa-gil, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-429-1700

Jikjisa Temple, located at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was constructed in 418, during the second year of Silla Kingdom King Nulji's reign. This temple is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall is particularly breathtaking. The temple grounds include Birojeon Hall (also known as Cheonbuljeon Hall), in which approximately 1,000 Buddha statues are enshrined, along with a thousand-year-old arrowroot. The templegrounds also include Iljumun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall, and a 1.63 meter-tall Seated Stone Buddhist Statue (Treasure No. 319) from the Unified Silla Period.

Wollyubong Trail (월류봉 둘레길)

16.8Km 2024-02-26

Wonchon-ri, Hwanggan-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Wollyubong Trail is an 8.4 km-long walking trail built along the curves of Seokcheon Stream in Yeongdong. It starts from Wollyujeong Pavilion and ends at Banyasa Temple. The trail is decked, so it is barrier-free, allowing everyone to enjoy the rural scenery as they walk the trail.

Wollyubong Peak (The Eight Sights of Hancheon) [월류봉(한천팔경)]

16.8Km 2024-02-26

47, Wonchondong 1-gil, Hwanggan-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Wollyubong Peak is one of The Eight Sights of Hancheon, a collection of eight beautiful sights around Wollyubong Peak on the eastern side of Yeongdong-gun. The Eight Sights of Hancheon were named by Song Si-yeol (1607-1689), a prominent Joseon-era politician. Wollyubong Trail provides easy access to the area's scenery. Azalea and royal azalea in springtime and a colorful landscape with maple and other fall colors in autumn make it a more beautiful place.

Domaryeong Pass (도마령)

18.8Km 2024-02-26

Jodong-ri, Yonghwa-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Domaryeong Pass is an 800 m-long pass at the foot of Minjujisan Mountain, connecting the Hwanggang-myeon area of Yeongdong-gun with Muju. The name of the pass, "Doma," refers to how a general with a sword (do) had crossed over the pass on a horse (ma) in the past. This curving road is quite famous as a destination for drives. One can get a bird’s-eye view of the pass and the curving road from the Sangyongjeong Pavilion at the top of the pass.

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