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Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 회문산자연휴양림)

.0M    2024-04-07

249, Ansim-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-653-4779

Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest, located in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do, opened in 1993 with a daily maximum limit of 500 people. There’s a waterfall next to the rock gate near the entrance of the forest and a suspension bridge further ahead. Above the suspension bridge is an observatory that provides visitors with a panoramic view of the area. The 5.5 kilometer path to the peak has various types of trees and flowers and also houses many different types of birds. The forest has many facilities including a water playground, exercise machines, volleyball court, pagoda, walking trails, and hiking trails.

Hoemunsan Mountain (회문산)

.0M    2024-04-07

249, Ansim-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-653-4779

Hoemunsan Mountain (alt. 830 m) stands at the border of Imsil-gun, Sunchang-gun, and Jeongeup-si. It consists of three peaks — Hoemunbong, Janggunbong, and Gitdaebong Peaks — and stretches 8 kilometers from east to west and 5 kilometers from north to south. Because the Seomjingang River, flowing from Okjeongho Lake, surrounds Hoemunsan Mountain on two sides, the view from the peak is fascinating. There are many valleys popular for water play in the summer, drawing many visitors to the villages of Deokchi and Cheondam.

Erang Hanok Stay (이랑한옥스테이)

3.8Km    2024-12-23

1571-6 , Indeok-ro, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-3119-5300

Irang Hanok Stay stands in Deokchi Village, Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do. The village has the Seomjin River flowing past it and mountains all round it, so this is a benign and beautiful spot. Accomodation consists of four renovated hanok, each let out as a single house. Each house has one ondol room, one bedroom, a  kitchen/living room, and a bathroom. The numaru(raise floor) and toenmaru(wooden veranda) are depending on the room.
Cooking strong smelling food inside is not allowed, but there is a barbecue space in the yard. An outdoor swimming pool is open in the summer.

Association for Preservation of Pilbong Farmers Music of Imsil (임실필봉농악보존회)

5.4Km    2024-12-13

272 , Gangun-ro, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-643-1902

Chwirakwon is a popular hanok stay operated by the Association for the Preservation of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil. Chwirakwon offers rooms for two or for groups, depending on the number of guests. There are 11 guest rooms, all of which have a private bathroom with a shower. It is recommended that you check ahead of time whether cooking facilities are available in each room. At Pilbong Cultural Village, you may dine in the restaurant or rent a grill. A permanent performance is held every Thursday through Saturday under the theme of Imsil Pilbong Nongak. Nearby tourist attractions include Okjeongho Lake and the Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest.

Pilbong 100 Years: The Dancing Kkwaenggwari Player Dance by Leading Gong-Player(춤추는 상쇠 필봉백년)

5.4Km    2025-06-12

전북특별자치도 임실군 강진면 강운로 272

Gudam Village (구담마을)

6.5Km    2024-04-07

49, Cheondam 1-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-644-9051

Located at the beginning of the Seomjingang River, the steep banks in Gudam Village are covered in maehwa (plum blossoms) in white and red. While strolling along the 3-kilometer-long path of the riverside that connects Gudam Village to Cheondam Village, tourists will be impressed by the beautiful scene created by the plum and cherry blossoms. The village became more and more famous thanks to its cozy ambience created by the Seomjingang River, plum blossoms and Zelkova at the mouth of the village, attracting visitors to enjoy a walking trip. The village has also served as a filming location for movies, including the film "Spring in My Hometown (1998)."

Shil Land (쉴랜드)

7.6Km    2024-12-10

427-128 Indeok-ro, Ingye-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-650-1527

The word "shil", in Shil Land, is an acronym for Sustainable Health in Life, meaning a space that helps visitors live a sustainable, healthy life. The construction of the area began in 2007, and it opened on December 24, 2010. The center spans 493,189 square meters (250 meters above sea level) and operates various training and experience programs themed around health, recreation, and healing. Recently, the center became widely known as a wellness tourist destination, sought after by people of all ages (including children) for healing, leisurely hours, therapy, and rest. Facilities in Shil Land include the main building, the Sunchang Experience Science Museum of Health and Longevity, Shil Studio, the Meditation Hall, the multi-purpose sports facility, the accommodation building, bungalows, the Health and Recreation Experience Facility, the Medicinal Herb Experience Center, the Hinoki Cypress Forest Trail, and Healing Park. Educational programs consist of a healthy diet program, a therapeutic training program, a wellness program, and others.

Yonggwonsan Sky Walk (용궐산하늘길)

8.4Km    2024-10-10

562 Janggunmok-gil, Donggye-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Yonggwolsan Sky Walk is a wooden trail built high up on the mountainside. Opened in 2023, the 1,096-meter-long trekking course offers thrilling views of the mountain's unique rock formations and an unobstructed view of the sky that is not for the faint of heart. It takes roughly 30 minutes to walk from the start of the trail to Biryongjeong Pavilion at the summit.

Okjeongho Lake (옥정호 (물안개길))

10.0Km    2024-04-07

Unam-myeon, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-640-4082

Okjeongho Lake is a manmade lake that was formed when Seomjingang River Dam was built. The 763-square kilometer drainage area is filled with 430 million tons of water. The picturesque lake is a popular photo spot for photographers across the nation with wet fog reflected under the morning sun being one of the most beautiful sight. A lakeside walking trail is also a popular attraction.

Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park (옥정호 구절초테마공원)

10.6Km    2025-01-16

Maejuk-ri, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-539-6171

Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park was officially formed in 2006 in an area that used to be called Manggyeongdae Terrace. Out of the park’s 12 hectare of land, approximately 5 hectare of land is filled with Gujeolcho (Siberian chrysanthemum) and a pine tree forest. The park also has walking paths and rest areas for visitors to enjoy.