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Yecheon Geumdangsil Village (예천 금당실마을)

Yecheon Geumdangsil Village (예천 금당실마을)

0m    38840     2024-02-23

54 Geumdangsil-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yecheon Geumdangsil Village is celebrated for its cultural relics and traditional houses, earning its name for resembling a lotus flower afloat on water. Visitors can explore the remnants of Yi Yuin's expansive 99-room house, dating back to the late Joseon era. The village is also home to significant cultural landmarks such as Choganjeong Pavilion, Yongmunsa Temple, Geumgokseowon Confucian Academy, and Bansongjae Gotaek (Kim Bin's Old House). A standout feature of the village is the Geumdangsil Pine Forest, recognized as a natural monument. This impressive pine grove, comprising over 900 trees, spans 800 meters, stretching from the base of Omibong Peak in Geumdangsil to the vicinity of Yongmun Elementary School.

Chunujae House [Korea Quality] / 춘우재고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

Chunujae House [Korea Quality] / 춘우재고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.3 Km    5480     2023-11-30

101 , Matjil-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-655-1717

Chunoojae Old House in Jeogok-ri, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a late Joseon period hanok built by Kwon Jin, grandson of Kwon Eui. Gingko, peepal trees and chrysanthemums grow in its well-tended yard, and every year the petals are gathered for tea brewing, and the branches trimmed and soaked to make alcohol. There are seven guestrooms, and in the summer group visitors can make a bigger space by renting 2 or 3 together. Various traditional food experiences, such as soybean paste making, are offered. For groups of 10 or more, reservations should be made at least a week in advance.

Yecheon Suspension Bridge Village (예천 출렁다리마을)

Yecheon Suspension Bridge Village (예천 출렁다리마을)

3.4 Km    7308     2024-02-23

826 Yongmungyeongcheon-ro, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yecheon Suspension Bridge Village offers a picturesque setting with its crystalline waters and mountainous landscapes by day, and a celestial canopy of stars by night. The village provides a range of accommodation options suitable for groups of three to fifteen people. Guests have the opportunity to delve into the rural lifestyle with hands-on experience programs in the vegetable garden, involving the preparation of dishes and syrups using the village's own freshly grown agricultural produce. For those looking to explore the vicinity, nearby attractions include Choganjeong Pavilion, Gyeongcheonho Lake, and Seoaksa Temple, each offering its unique charm and cultural insights.

Yecheon Astro-Space Center (예천천문우주센터)

Yecheon Astro-Space Center (예천천문우주센터)

8.4 Km    14850     2021-12-23

1078, Chunghyo-ro, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-654-1710

Yecheon Astro-Space Center is a theme park that opened in November 2004. The Yecheon Astronomical Science and Culture Center has built and operated the Yecheon Star Observatory. Visitors can stay in the accommodations in the park, observe the distant universe through a large telescope, and experience the space environment such as weightlessness.

In the observation room, visitors can observe the appearance of the universe with a 508 mm (20 inch) reflecting telescope that is automatically controlled by a computer. In the auxiliary observation room, visitors can observe sunspots and huge pillars of fire on the surface of the sun with a quadruple solar telescope. The astronomical projection room is a 'space theater' where a digital astronomical projector and video projector are installed, and images related to the astronomical universe, including seasonal constellations, are screened on a hemispherical dome screen on the ceiling.

At the Yecheon Star Observatory, visitors can observe the pillars of fire that soar through the sun during the day and sunspots that are larger than Earth. At night, visitors can observe the galaxy, the nebula, where stars born and die, as well as star clusters, and the moon, which is the closest celestial body to Earth, has large and small meteorite craterson the surface. There are many more fun experiences at the Yecheon Star Observatory.

Yecheon Hot Spring (예천온천)

Yecheon Hot Spring (예천온천)

8.6 Km    11221     2020-03-20

27, Oncheon-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-650-6588

Yecheon Hot Spring is one of the top three hot springs of Gyeongsangbuk-do along with Punggi Hot Spring and Mungyeong Hot Spring. From Yecheon, you can also visit nearby attractions in Yeongju and Bonghwa. Yecheon Hot Spring opened on March 24, 2000 and is proud of its clean and gentle waters, which make skin soft and smooth by removing built-up cells. The nutrients in the water also have anti-aging properties.

The facility completed renovations on both the men's and women's saunas on September 28, 2012, adding outdoor hot tubs that are roughly 100㎡ in size to accommodate more people wishing to enjoy the Korean spa experience.

Dojeong [Korea Quality] / 도정서원 [한국관광 품질인증]

Dojeong [Korea Quality] / 도정서원 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.5 Km    319     2023-11-30

417 , Gangbyeon-ro, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-3451-9900

Dojeong Seowon in Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built to honor Yakpo Jeong Tak, who saved the life of the famous Admiral Yi Sunshin back in the 1500s. Now a hanok stay, it has four guest rooms, including Gangdang, once used as a lecture hall by Joseon scholars; a pavilion called Eup-hojeong; and Dongjae and Seojae, which were once dormitories. Gangdang is a private house of about 100 square metres and is suitable for group travelers. Eup-hojeong stands on a bluff overlooking the stream.  Dongjae and Seojae have their own bathrooms. Standing on the 2nd floor of the pavilion brings one to the view of the Naeseongcheon Stream flowing in an arc around the mountain.

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple (대승사(문경))

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple (대승사(문경))

14.0 Km    8661     2020-06-25

283, Daeseungsa-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-552-7105

Situated on Sabulsan Mountain, Daeseungsa Temple is a beautiful building, rich in history. The name of the mountain on which the temple was built was originally called Gongdeoksan, but was later known as Sabulsan. The name, Sabulsan, (meaning “Four Buddhas”) comes from the legend of the Silla Period in which a large stone shrouded with red silk and etched with four faces of Buddha mysteriously descended upon the mountain. Upon hearing the news of this miraculous event, the king at the time (King Jinpyeong) immediately visited the spot and had the temple built next to the sacred stone.

The temple was partially destroyed by fire in the summer of 1922, but was restored in 1927 thanks to the efforts of Monks Uiun, Chwiwol, and Deoksan. In January 1958, the temple once again suffered fire damage, leaving only a few buildings (Geukrakjeon, Myeongbujeon, and Sansingak) untouched. Monks Daehyu, Seolwol, and Jeongam helped to restore the temple and the temple has remained well-preserved ever since.

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

14.3 Km    10566     2021-02-18

92-16, Hoeryong-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-653-6696

Hoeryongpo Village is surrounded by the winding Naeseongcheon Stream, a tributary of the Nakdonggang River. The course of the stream has almost turned the entire village into an island. The best views of the scenic nature can be seen from Jangansa Temple.

Hoeryongpo Village is jar-shaped, surrounded by the river, and has pristine waters and white sandy shores. The shore gives way to trees, and there is a well-developed farm further inland. There used to be almost 20 households in this village, but now only 9 households remain. It takes less than an hour to tour the entire village.

Daegu Wang Bboljjim (대구왕뽈찜)

Daegu Wang Bboljjim (대구왕뽈찜)

14.6 Km    69     2021-03-26

105-11, Suho-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-9111

It is a place where you can enjoy Braised Codfish Head and Makguksu together. This restaurant's signature menu is braised codfish head. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Andong Yangban Modern Hanjeongsik (안동양반모던한정식)

Andong Yangban Modern Hanjeongsik (안동양반모던한정식)

14.7 Km    47     2021-03-24

101-18, Suho-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-853-6400

It is a place boasting of 20 years’ tradition where you can enjoy modern-style Hanjeongsik (Korean Table d'hote). The best menu at this restaurant is Korean table d'hote. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.