Wanju Samrye Strawberry Festival (완주삼례딸기대축제)

12.1Km 2025-03-07

42 Donghak-ro, Samnye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Samrye Nonghyup: +82-63-291-2711 Wanju Foundation for Arts & Culture: +82-63-262-3955

The Wanju Samrye Strawberry Festival offers visitors fresh and delicious strawberries, lively performances, engaging events, and various hands-on experience programs. The festival is a great opportunity to create unforgettable memories with friends, families, and loved ones.

Moaksan Provincial Park (모악산 도립공원)

12.1Km 2024-04-07

Moak 15-gil, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-540-3103

Moaksan Mountain, embracing Geumsansa Temple, Gwisinsa Temple, Suwangsa Temple, and Daewonsa Temple, is 795.2 meters high and stands tall on the east side of the Gimje Plains, offering a panoramic view of the Honam Plains. It was designated as a provincial park in 1971 and is one of the four scenic views in the southern region, with outstanding scenery and many cultural properties, including national treasures. In particular, Geumsansa Temple, built in the first year of King Beop of Baekje (599) and with about ten major cultural properties, is located here, where you can see splendid Buddhist art. If you cross Moaksan Mountain, there are temples such as Daewonsa Temple and Suwangsa Temple on the southeastern slope. Gwisinsa Temple is on the west side. Geumpyeong Reservoir, located near the Geumsansa Temple entrance, is also a suitable fishing spot.
Moaksan Mountain has been considered the home of the Maitreya beliefs since ancient times, and along with the headquarters of Jeungsangyo, it also attracted attention as a gathering place for various new religions in the 30s and 40s. According to records, as many as 80 temples are at the foot of Moaksan Mountain. To hike, leave Geumsansa Temple and climb along the ridge behind Simwonam Hermitage. In spring, azaleas are in full bloom all the way to the top. From the summit, the Gimje Plains and the Mangyeonggang River come into view, as well as Jeonju and Unjangsan Mountain. The cherry blossom tunnel from the parking lot to Iljumun Gate is also spectacular.

Oseongje Reservoir (오성제 저수지)

12.2Km 2024-10-21

Daeheung-ri, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Oseongje Reservoir provides a natural rest area for locals with a waterside path. Located nearby is a gallery and photo spot. The area quickly became a must-visit attraction after featuring in BTS' 2019 Summer Package.

Gimje Geumsansa Temple (금산사(김제))

12.3Km 2024-04-07

1 Moak 15-gil, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-548-4441

Geumsansa Temple, which stands tall at the entrance to Moaksan Provincial Park, was founded in the first year of King Beop of Baekje (599). It was rebuilt by Jinpyo in 776, leading to the appearance of a great temple. The precinct has about ten designated cultural heritages, including the Mireukjeon Hall, which is designated as a National Treasure. Many other annexed buildings make it one of the best ancient temples in the southern region. The wooden Mireukjeon Hall is Korea's only three-story Buddhist temple with a full-story interior. In spring, many tourists visit to see the spectacular sight of cherry blossom trees stretching from the mountain entrance to Geumsansa Temple. Even in the middle of winter, believers come to visit the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue in Mireukjeon Hall, bowing or circling the pagoda. The Maitreya Bodhisattva statue in Mireukjeon Hall is considered the world's largest indoor standing Buddha statue. Among the three Buddha statues, the middle Maitreya Bodhisattva statue is 11.82 meters tall, and the left and right Buddha statues are 8.8 meters tall. Various cultural events are held at the 1400th Anniversary Memorial Hall, built in 1999.
* Major cultural properties: Mireukjeon Hall (National Treasure), Stone Pillar (Treasure), Stone Lotus Pedestal (Treasure), Stele for Royal Preceptor Hyedeok at Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), Five-story Stone Pagoda of Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), Bangdeung Stairs at Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), Hexagonal Multi-story Stone Pagoda of Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), Flagpole Supports of Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), Three-story Stone Pagoda at Simwonam Hermitage of Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), Daejangjeon Hall of Geumsansa Temple (Treasure), and Stone Lantern of Geumsansa Temple (Treasure)

Happydream (행복드림한옥)

12.3Km 2024-08-05

181-21 , Bongseoan-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-247-0050, +82-10-3677-5339

Dueok Happydream Village is located in Bongseo-gol, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do - a location said to be one of the most propitious in Korea, owing to the surrounding mountains’ resemblance to the Bonghwang mythical bird. The guesthouse’s tile-roofed buildings are set in a wide grassy yard against a background of green mountains. As well as accomodation the village operates various nature and traditional culture experience programs, some of which take place at the guesthouse. The rooms are small but clean and comfy, and with the doors open offer scenic views.

Wanju Songgwangsa Temple (송광사(완주))

12.5Km 2024-04-07

255-16, Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-243-8091

Songgwangsa Temple in Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do has a unique history that spans a period of over a thousand years. For many years the temple lay incomplete until Monk Bojo Chejing began reconstruction in the 7th year of King Gyeongmun of Silla (AD 867). The temple was destroyed at one point in time, but Master Monk Jinul prayed that it be rebuilt. In accordance with his fervent hopes, in the 1600s the monk’s followers rebuilt a number of the temple’s halls and buildings, many of which can still be seen today. The temple is also remembered as the temple that King Injo helped rebuild with the hope that his two sons, who had been taken hostage by the Qing dynasty during the Byeongjahoran War (Chinese invasion of Korea in 1636), would be returned safely and that Buddha would heal the nation.

One of the Korea’s four major temples, Songgwangsa is home to Jijangbosal and Siwangsang statues (found in Jijangjeon Hall), a Seokgayeorae statue, and 500 Nahansang statues (found in Nahanjeon Hall). The temple is also home to eight Tangible Cultural Assets and four Treasured Cultural Assets: Daeungjeon Hall, the Samsebulsang statues, the bell-tower, and the Sacheonwangsang statue.

Beloved for its historical significance as well as its beauty, the temple draws throngs of worshipers throughout the year. In spring, many tourists flock to the area to explore the temple and walk through the nearby cherry blossom tunnels. A worthwhile attraction for visitors of all ages, the temple is particularly well-suited for those with mobility problems since it is located on ground level.

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival (김제 모악산 뮤직페스티벌)

12.8Km 2024-04-17

Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-540-3188

Gimje Moaksan Music Festival blends the beauty of the mountain in spring with flowing music. In addition to the concerts, visitors can expect beautiful photo zones, special balloon art for children, food and local specialties, and more.

Andeok Health and Healing Village (안덕 건강 힐링 체험마을)

13.4Km 2024-12-04

72 Jangpa-gil, Gui-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Andeok Health and Healing Village is nestled near a valley at the foot of Moaksan Mountain in Wanju. As Korea's first health and healing experience village, it offers experience programs and health and wellness classes. Health experience programs and health and wellness classes are professionally designed in collaboration with a traditional Korean medicinal clinic in Andeok Village. Therefore, it offers visitors opportunities to learn quality information and experience specialized programs.
Andeok Health and Healing Village consists of a healing experience center, Yochodang House, a food experience center, a traditional sauna, a well-being restaurant, and a convention hall. For accommodations, seven Hwangtobangs (red-clay cottages) are available as well as studio-type rooms at Soo Pension. These accommodation facilities are open to visitors regardless of whether they participate in programs run by the village or not.
The village's signature experience programs include the red-clay sauna where the floor is heated in the traditional manner. The walls are made of red clay mixed with traditional herbal medicinal water. When heated, the sauna effectively removes waste from the body. Other signature programs include making injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cakes) by cooking rice and pounding the rice dough using a mallet; and harvesting seasonal crops (e.g., potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn)

NocWoonJae (녹운재)

13.9Km 2024-12-23

472-18 , Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-4450-6565

Nokwoonjae is a guest hanok in Oseong Hanok Village, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It comprises two houses built on sloping land - Naunchae above and Unahchae below - with a corridor connecting the two. All rooms are built of timber and red clay - beneficial to both mind and body - and have large windows to let you enjoy natural views and breezes.Toast, jam, and milk are provided for breakfast, and self-catering is possible. Sagunja painting and tea ceremony experiences are offered, while local visitor destinations include Songgwangsa Temple, Wibongsa Temple, the 60m Wibong Falls (one of Wanseon’s ‘Eight Splended Views’) and Jeonju Hanok Village.

Soyang Hanok Stay (소양고택 한옥스테이)

14.0Km 2024-12-13

472-23 , Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-243-5222

Located in Wanju, Jeollabuk-do, Soyang House was renovated as a hanok stay in 2010 following the relocation of three 180-year-old hanok houses in danger of demolition. Seohyeondang is furnished with a red clay ondol room equipped with a bathroom and a space for a tea ceremony, and Gahuidang has a cypress bathtub in the bathroom. In Jewoldang, the daecheong (wooden-floored hall) offers an excellent view of the mountain in front of the hanok, while in Hyeondang, the numaru (balcony-like raised veranda) provides a panoramic view of the entire premises. Breakfast and welcome tea are provided as a complimentary service, but cooking is prohibited. Nearby tourist attractions include Songgwangsa Temple and Oseong Reservoir.

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