World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

17.4 Km 0 2023-04-18

964, Sinjae-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-639-4801

Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do is known as the first cultivation site of Korean ginseng. It is located in the highland area surrounded by Taebaeksan Mountain and Sobaek Mountain Range. The quality is firm because it is grown in rich soil, continental cold climate, and well-drained sandy loam with a large daily temperature range. It has a highly effective saponin content and an excellent immunity-enhancing effect.
This expo will be decorated with various things to see and enjoy, such as exhibitions, trade, conferences, events, experiences, and tours.
It plans to operate six exhibition halls, including the theme hall, life science hall, and ginseng future hall, and hold forums, academic conferences, talk concerts, and various conferences.

Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주))

17.5 Km 9012 2020-03-27

330, Jukgye-ro 315beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-633-2322

In search of a great place to build a Buddhist Temple invoking national security, Great Monk Uisang travelled around the country and reached this place. He built a small thatched hut here for a temporary stay and continued his search. Finally, he found a perfect place and built Buseoksa Temple. He also set up another temple in the site where his small thatched hut was and called it Choamsa Temple. Choamsa Temple is located below the valley in the south of Gungmangbong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. After the Korean War, the temple building had to be rebuilt, but it managed to preserve some of Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset including Samcheung Seoktap (a three-storied stone pagoda; Tangible Cultural Property 126), Dongbudo (East Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 128) and Seobudo (West Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 129).

* Jukgyegugok Valley
The valley stretching from Baejeom-ni to Choamsa Temple is called Jukgyegugok which Sobaeksan Mountain surrounds like a folding screen. Near the valley, one can find famous tourist attractions such as the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy and Buseoksa Temple. Toegye Yi Hwang came up with the name Jukgyegugok inspired by the fantastic scenery of the valley and the beautiful sound of the flowing water.

Seongamje [Korea Quality] / 성암재 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.6 Km 180 2023-12-01

19-18 , Seodong-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-673-5011

Seongamjae in Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1915 by Seongam Kang Seung-won, son of Uijae Kang Pil who was an early campaigner for independence from Japan. Built of pinewood, the house is now equipped with modern facilities. In-room cooking is not allowed, a pay-for brunch is available. Next door is Bonghwa Mansan Old House, a National Folk Cultural Asset which guests are free to look around. Chunyang Station on the Yeongdong Line is a 5-minute walk away, and a luggage storage service is available.

Gwonjinsadaek House[Korea Quality] / 권진사댁[한국관광 품질인증]

18.7 Km 1 2023-12-01

39 , Nakcheondang-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9016-3201

Gwonjinsadaek House is a magnificent historic house with a history of more than 130 years, also known as Seongam House located in Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The first thing you notice as you walk inside past the tall gate is the sarangchae (detached building). There four guest rooms, Keun Sarangbang (large room), Jakeun Sarangbang (small room), Saesarangbang (new study room), and Jungbang (medium-sized room), all of which are ondol (underfloor heated) rooms except for Keun Sarangbang. There are no showers, toilets, or cooking facilities inside the rooms. Breakfast is not provided, but rice cakes and tea are complimentary. Nearby tourist attractions include the Mansan House and the East and West Three-Story Stone Pagodas in Seodong-ri, Bonghwa.

Nosongjeong Head House[Korea Quality] / 노송정종택(퇴계생가)[한국관광 품질인증]

19.0 Km 17499 2023-10-30

46-5 , Onhyejungma-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-856-1052

Nosongjeong Head House is located in Dosan-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do and is the birthplace of Toegye Yi Hwang. The room in which Toegye Yi Hwang was born is known as Toegye Taesil, and it is uniquely designed in the shape of a castle with banisters covering three sides of the center. There are seven guest rooms, including keun sarangchae (large detached building) and chaekbang (study), and a bathroom in anbang (main room). Nosongjeong Pavilion consists of two large rooms with a maru equivalent of a wide wooden-floored area, and the bathroom and shower are outside. Guests staying in the upper room, lower room, large room, and small room also have to use the outdoor bathroom. Nearby are historic sites such as the Dosanseowon Confucian Academy, Cheongnyangsa Temple, and Gukmangbong Peak.

On-gye Jongtaeg (Sambaegdang) [Korea Quality] / 온계종택 삼백당 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.1 Km 155 2023-10-30

20 , Onhyejungma-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-8704-3434, +82-10-2988-3435

Ongye Jongtaek Sambaekdang in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a restored hanok and original home of Ongye Lee Hae, the older brother of the famous Toegye Lee Hwang. Right outside the hanok stands a 500-year-old chestnut tree, symbolic guardian of the village. Some guestrooms have bathrooms with toilet, while some have AC. The shower room, laundry room, kitchen, storage room, and wood-floor sitting room are shared. For groups of 10 or more, an outdoor barbecue can be arranged - but inquire ahead. Visitors who book in advance can take part in handicraft programs such as tea-bag making.

Maguryeong Pass / Gochiryeong Pass (마구령/고치령)

19.6 Km 33668 2024-02-23

[Maguryeong Pass] Imgok-ri, Buseok-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Maguryeong Pass and Gochiryeong Pass stand as iconic hills of Sobaeksan Mountain. They are known for their historical significance as rugged pathways where people and goods traversed during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Situated on the easternmost edge of Sobaeksan Mountain, Maguryeong Pass derives its name from its function: "Magu" meaning "harness" and "Ryeong" meaning "pass" in Korean, highlighting its past as a route where merchants commonly traveled on horseback. Meanwhile, Gochiryeong Pass served as a vital transport link to the Gwandong and Hoseo regions. In the Silla dynasty, this pass was earmarked for palace construction at the base of the hill, which led to its name "Gochiryeong" – "Go" indicating "old", "Chi" representing "hill", and "Ryeong" meaning "pass" in Korean – effectively translating to "old hill pass".

Yeongju Birosa Temple (비로사 (영주))

19.6 Km 17872 2021-06-11

661-29, Samga-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-638-5033

Birosa Temple is located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by revered Buddhist monk Uisang Daesa in the 20th year of King Munmu’s reign (AD 680) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s Buddha statues and the flagpole supports reveal the long history of this ancient temple.

To the left of the entrance to Birosa Temple stand a pair of flagpole supports. The 4.8-meter-high flagpole supports facing each other have a meticulous structure. Inside the temple precincts is Jingongdaesa Bobeoptapbi, a stele with a stone turtle base erected in honor of the great monk Jingong Daesa.

The temple enshrines the Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha statues, which were created during the Silla Kingdom in the late 9th century. Both of these Buddha statues realistically depict the human form, and show similar characteristics, which reveal that they were crafted by the same artisan. Preserving such valuable cultural heritages, Birosa Temple also has a serene view of Birobong Peak on Sobaeksan Mountain.

* Major cultural properties: Stone Seated Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha Statues (Treasure No. 996), Samgadong Stone Flagpole Supports (Provincial Tangible Cultural Property No. 7)

Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival (무섬외나무다리축제)

19.7 Km 4862 2021-01-09

41, Museom-ro 234beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-630-8703

Museom Village is surrounded by water on three sides as it is located at the place where Naeseongcheon Stream (the upstream of Nakdonggang River) and Seocheon Stream meet. The village is called Sudori, or Museom, meaning an island in an inland area. It is a traditional village which has nine cultural assets, including Haeudang House (Folk Item No. 92).

The Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival, a landmark celebration of Yeongju, is held every October. The Museom Single-Log Bridge is one of the 100 most beautiful paths of Korea selected by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. The bridge is only 23-centimeters wide and it connects the village to the land across the stream surrounding it. The festival aims to preserve and promote the nation’s traditional culture. During the festival, one can enjoy and take part in a wide variety of folk events including the intramural Ssireum (traditional wrestling) Competition, Nongak (farmer’s music) Performance, Satto (chief of the village) Parade, crossing the bridge with a cow, a groom marching on a horse and a traditional wedding ceremony.

Manjukjae House[Korea Quality] / 만죽재 고택[한국관광 품질인증]

19.7 Km 0 2023-10-24

11-10 , Museom-ro 234beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-638-1127

Manjukjae House is the oldest hanok in Museom Village, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, with a history dating back 360 years. Originally built by Park Su to live the life of a reclusive gentleman after the Manchu Invasion of Korea, the house has been passed down from generation to generation through 13 generations. There are four guest rooms, Seomgye Chodang, Sarangchae (detached building), Anchae (main building), and Chaekbang (study), all of which can accommodate two people. Among them, Seomgye Chodang offers the best view, from where guests can enjoy the scenery of the log bridge in Museom Village, the Naeseongcheon Stream, and the white sandy beach. With the windows wide open, you can enjoy the cool breeze and the soothing sounds of nature.

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