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Daegaya History Theme Park (대가야 역사테마관광지)

Daegaya History Theme Park (대가야 역사테마관광지)

11.6Km    2023-03-07

1216, Daegaya-ro, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-950-7005

Daegaya History Theme Park is located in what was the center of the Daegaya Kingdom. The park offers various areas to learn about not only the history of the area but also the current culture and the future of Goryeong. In particular, visitors can enjoy various items produced during the Daegaya era such as pottery, ironworks, and gayageum (traditional Korean string instrument), as well as visit the park's 4D theater and walk along the forest exploration trail.

Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land (거창 항노화힐링랜드)

Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land (거창 항노화힐링랜드)

14.0Km    2025-09-03

834 Uisangbong-gil, Gajo-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land, located at the foot of Udusan Mountain (1,046 meters above sea level), is the ideal place for healing and therapy. Visitors can take a walk or join forest-themed experience programs. There is a Y-shaped suspension bridge without pillars, a first in Korea; and a barrier-free boardwalk designed for pedestrian safety and convenience. The forest trails, rich in phytoncide, are good for relieving stress and are the most popular here. There is a native plant garden near Gyeonam Waterfalls, where you can observe rare plants. Geochang Anti-aging Healing Land also has accommodation facilities, such as the Forest Recreation Center and the Forest House. The area is an ideal natural recreational destination, offering picturesque views of Bigyesan Mountain and the beautiful Uisangbong Peak, often referred to as "little Geumgangsan Mountain" due to its unique rock formations. 

Udusan Suspension Bridge (우두산 출렁다리 (거창 Y자형 출렁다리))

14.0Km    2024-10-10

830 Uisangbong-gil, Gajo-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Udusan Suspension Bridge, situated on Udusan Mountain, named for its resemblance to a cow's head, is positioned halfway up the mountain. The bridge stands 60 meters above ground and spans a total length of 109 meters. Comprising three segments of 45 meters, 24 meters, and 40 meters, it is arranged in a Y-shape and is the only mountain pedestrian bridge in the country that connects three directions across a steep gorge. Crossing the bridge offers scenic views of rocks, waterfalls, and forests.

Goryeong Janggi-ri Rock Art (고령 장기리 암각화)

Goryeong Janggi-ri Rock Art (고령 장기리 암각화)

14.2Km    2022-12-29

15-5, Araealteo-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-955-2201

Yangjeondong Rock Art (discovered in 1971) is a rock painting 3 meters high and 5.5 meters wide that vividly depicts the life and religion of the Prehistoric Age. Rock art from the time period was created on rocks or other planes considered to be sacred and usually carried a message of fertility. The artwork of Yangjeondong shows layered circles (symbolizing the sun and the moon), crosses (depicting the “life zone” of the tribe), and 17 masks. The artwork is considered to have been used for ceremonial purposes or farming events.

Chuwoojae House (추우재)

Chuwoojae House (추우재)

15.3Km    2024-08-05

20-1 , Gaesil 2-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Chuwoojae is a hanok stay in the middle of Gaesil Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. There are two buildings in the hanok - a main building and a sarangchae (men’s room) - which can be booked separately; both are equipped with toilet, bathroom and kitchen facilities. The main building contains a traditional ondol furnace room which residents can see at work. There is a parking space not far from the accommodation.

Gaesil Village (개실마을)

Gaesil Village (개실마을)

15.5Km    2021-04-09

29, Gaesil 1-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022

Gaesil Village has preserved the traditional living-style of the past with mud walls along the streets, community well, hanok and more. Convenient facilities such as a water and sewage system, senior citizen center, and the village hall as well as internet café and walking trail make living in the village more pleasant. The village fields grow all sorts of produce such as mushrooms, chives, cucumbers, and more. Visitors to the village can experience traditional culture as well as food and activities through one of the many cultural programs offered throughout the village.

Yeonpung Gotaek (연풍고택(문충고가))

Yeonpung Gotaek (연풍고택(문충고가))

15.5Km    2024-08-01

44 , Gaesil 1-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Yeonpung Old House is a 150-year-old house in Gaesil Village, Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. Behind the house stands a bamboo forest, making the air fresh and clean. There are four guestrooms, two of which - Juksil and Maesil (‘Bamboo’ and ‘Plum’) - are larger and suitable for groups. The kitchen is in a separate building, and has a large yard with barbecue facilities, which is also used for village feasts. In the village, visitors can experience the atmosphere of the old countryside, sampling traditional farming and craft skills plus traditional pastimes and food. 

Lang Studio (랑 스튜디오)

Lang Studio (랑 스튜디오)

15.5Km    2024-08-01

37 , Gaesil 1-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Rang Studio is a white-painted hanok guesthouse in Gaesil Village, Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. The guestroom is equipped with a bathroom plus a kitchen with cooking utensils provided. Therfe is an outdoor barbecue, but visitors should bring their own charcoal. In the village, visitors can experience the atmosphere of the old countryside, sampling traditional farming and craft skills plus traditional pastimes and food. 

Deokdongdaek House (덕동댁)

Deokdongdaek House (덕동댁)

15.5Km    2024-08-01

39 , Gaesil 2-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Deokdong House is an elegant hanok standing in Gaesil Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. The hanok’s large wooden gate opens onto a grassy courtyard. There are two guestrooms: Maeshil and Jukshil (‘Plum’ and ‘Bamboo’), the latter of which has cooking facilities and also an outdoor barbecue. In the village, visitors can experience traditional farming (planting rice and digging sweet potatoes) and traditional craft skills such as kite making and straw weaving; as well as making taffy and sweet rice cake, catching mudfish and ice sledding.

Hadongdaek House (하동댁)

Hadongdaek House (하동댁)

15.5Km    2024-08-01

45 , Gaesil 2-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Gaesil Village in Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the hometown of descendants of Joseon politician Kim Jongjik, and offers visitors old-time village experiences such as hanok stay, farming, and traditional etiquette and games - all overseen by the Gaesil Village Farming Association. Hadong House is a cozy hanok guesthouse with a well-maintained garden, offering two rooms: Maeshil (‘Plum’) has its own inside kitchen and toilet, while Jukshil (‘Bamboo’) has an outside kitchen and shared toilet.