Muju Firefly Festival (무주 반딧불축제)

14.5 Km 83152 2024-04-07

326-14, Hanpungnu-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-2440

The Muju Firefly Festival takes place every fall in the pure environment of Muju, a natural habitat for fireflies and the marsh snails the fireflies feed on. The festival offers many attractions and activities to learn more about the beautiful nature and creatures that live in it.

Taekwondowon (국립태권도원)

14.7 Km 26213 2024-04-06

1482 Museol-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-320-0114

Taekwondowon is a training facility designed for practitioners of Taekwondo worldwide. It features the National Taekwondo Museum, a theater, and an arena, offering 45 diverse programs. Serving as a space for the practical application of Taekwondo's fundamental tenets of body, mind, and spirit, it welcomes anyone interested in Taekwondo to participate in its programs.

Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (무주 적상산성)

14.7 Km 7613 2024-04-07

Goemok-ri, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-2905

Jeoksangsan Mountain (elevation 1,034m) in Muju, Jeollabuk-do, is surrounded by precipitous walls of stratified rocks. The basin on the mountain top there is a lake called ‘Jeoksangho’; and along the ridge enclosing the lake stands Jeoksangsanseong Fortress extending over 8,143m. During the Goryeo period the region was a place of refuge for civilians at times of war. The fortress wall was built during the Joseon era.

Taekwondowon Observatory (태권도공원 전망대)

14.7 Km 17350 2024-04-07

1482, Museol-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-320-0114

Taekwondowon located in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, serves as a main center for the 60 million taekwondo practitioners in 182 countries worldwide. Covering an area of 2.31 million square meters, the park combines the traditional and modern style in their buildings.

Bandi Land (무주 반디랜드)

15.6 Km 25024 2024-04-07

1324, Museol-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-1155

Geared mainly towards children, Bandi Land is an excellent place to learn about and experience fireflies and other insects. It is comprised of Insect Museum, Firefly Research Center, Youth Campground, Log Cabin, and Firefly Habitat.

Located inside of Bandi Land, Muju Bandibyeol Astronomical Science Museum teaches various stories about space, including the birth & history of space, the solar system, constellations, and space circumstances. The Environment Theme Park also has exhibitions related to fireflies, an indicator insect proving Muju is a clean area, and other local insects, perfect for educational trips.

Geochang Wolseong Space Creative Science Museum (거창월성우주창의과학관)

15.7 Km 0 2024-02-23

1312-96 Deogyuwolseong-ro, Buksang-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geochang Wolseong Space Creative Science Museum serves as an interactive science museum, providing opportunities for knowledge acquisition and hands-on experiences related to the universe. The facility is well-equipped for celestial observation, featurig key components like the Astronaut Center, Space Exploration Center, and Celestial Observation Center. Visitors can engage in various experiential programs, including activities such as donning AR space suits, coloring their own universe, and experiencing sensory balance.

Wolseonggyegok Valley (월성계곡)

16.0 Km 64041 2024-02-23

Wolseong-ri, Buksang-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Wolseonggyegok Valley is formed by the eastward flow of Wolseongcheon Stream, creating a remarkable landscape as the water winds around rocks and cliffs, earning it the nickname Geochang's Sogeumgang. Though narrow, the valley boasts a deep mountain terrain with abundant water flow. At the entrance of the valley, there are notable sites like Gangseondae Overlook, where it is said that immortals descended from heaven to enjoy the scenery, as well as the ancient Moamjeong and Deoksanjeong Pavilions.

Old Walls of Jijeon Village in Muju (무주 지전마을 옛 담장)

17.5 Km 21996 2024-04-07

13, Gilbonji-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-1899-8687

The Old Walls of Jijeon Village in Muju were mostly all built to mark the dividing line between houses, rather than to keep people out. The walls started out using mud and natural stones, but later changed to more square-shaped stones held together with cement and topped with Korean roofing tiles. The wall blends in harmony with the traditional houses of the village and the slowly flowing Namdaecheon Stream.

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