The most beautiful natural sites to discover Gyeongsangbuk-Do 경상북도

Very pleasant beach with the advantage of being much less busy than the other beaches in the vicinity.

The bay is almost closed on Sangju beach. It turns out to be very large but, being considered, crowded with the smallest sunshine. There are only minbaks to sleep there.

These beaches are not far from the city (Gampo, the main village, is 30 km from Kyeongju), but they are rather disappointing, which is a pity, because the coast is pretty, with its rocks bursting with beautiful water and its pine forests. From north to south we meet Oryu (grey sand), Gampo (idem, and dirty in addition), Daebon, Munmu (dirty), Bonggil (nuclear power station), Gwanseong (galets). But finally, if you really want to swim, there is all along the coast of hotels, yeogwans, restaurants in abundance.

Designated a natural monument in 1962, this forest is unique. Indeed, it was built by the inhabitants of the area nearly 300 years ago to protect themselves from winds and waves that were sometimes a little too violent. It is an unusual experience to be surrounded by hundreds of trees while having the sea just a few steps away. It is a famous spot for its sunrises and sunsets and many people flock there during the New Year.

In the heart of the Sinbulsan mountain (1,209 m) nestles this little jewel of a waterfall that waters the valley with streams in which one can bathe without any problem in summer. It takes 45 minutes to reach it, a rather intense ascent, but the effort is quickly forgotten, as the site is a true earthly paradise. On the way it is not uncommon to come across squirrels who will keep you company for a few metres. Once at the waterfall you have the choice between going back down or continuing the ascent.

On the road to Mageumsan is this lake which is a reserve of migratory birds. According to the season, the shores of the lake host hundreds of remote cranes and other rare birds in Korea from Siberia. It is better to be equipped with binoculars. The surrounding area is not ugly but not wonderful. Above all, the lotus fields that make a beautiful landscape early in the summer will be noticed.

Along the sea this park mixes charming ochre cliffs, blue azure waves and a green nature. In season, magnolias and camellias are also on display. Via a bridge you can go to a small island, ideal for taking pictures but which becomes mystical. On a small rocky mass in the open sea, there are the ashes of Queen Jaeui, wife of the dragon Munmu-Wang. In Gyeongju are the king's. Just at the entrance to this superb park are restaurants, cafés and a huge dragon-shaped play structure