NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
A science museum with a hall dedicated to astronomy, space theater and ...Read more
CHEONLIPO ARBORETUM
Park created by American C. Ferris Miller, with a variety of trees and ...Read more
GANWORAM HERMITAGE
Read moreIt may not be the most imposing hermitage in the country, but it has the merit of being really very original. And that's what attracted us. At low tide, it is connected to the shore by a natural path, which disappears little by little at high tide, thus placing the hermitage as if on an island. In a way it is a bit like the Mont Saint-Michel. This hermitage, founded by the monk Muhak, during the reign of Taejo (1335-1408), is quite fascinating as well as very charming at sunset, when it is elegantly reflected on the water.
HYEONCHUNGSA SHRINE
A shrine built in 1706 and dedicated to the national hero, Admiral Yi ...Read more
12 WATERFALLS
discover 12 waterfalls from Seongchisan mountain, with walks and a dip in ...Read more
JUNGANGTAP
Central stupa with a 7-storey stone stupa dating from 780, raised in the ...Read more
BOSEOKSA TEMPLE
A temple founded in 866 by the monk Jogu Daesa, housing a statue of Buddha ...Read more
CHEONGDONG, GOSU AND NODONG CAVES
Cheongdong caves 300 m underground, Gosu with stalactites, stalagmites and ...Read more
DAEJON EXPO SCIENCE PARK
Park with buildings, the main one being the Hanbit tower, pavilions still ...Read more
JEONGNIMSA TEMPLE SITE
The site of a great temple founded under Baekje, a lotus pond, an elegant ...Read more
OLD PRINTING MUSEUM
Museum on the history of printing in Korea, with 650 exhibits. The oldest ...Read more
INTERNATIONAL GEUMSAN GINSENG MARKET
Market is the center of the ginseng trade in Korea, where you can find all ...Read more
INDEPENDENCE HALL OF KOREA
Museum erected in 1987 to commemorate the liberation of Japan from colonial ...Read more
RUINS OF THE MIREUKSA TEMPLE (MIREUKSAJI)
Ruins of the Mireuska temple featuring a 10 m-high stone statue of Mireuk, ...Read more
GUINSA TEMPLE
Temple founded in 1945 by the monk Sangwol Wongak, who re-established the ...Read more
SANGDANGSANSEONG FORTRESS
A 4 km-long fortress built under Baekje with three almost-intact gates, the ...Read more
FORTRESS HAEMIEUPSEONG
A fortress famous for its preservation and history, the site of the Donghak ...Read more
MAGOKSA TEMPLE
Temple built in 640 by the monk Jajang and destroyed by the Japanese in ...Read more
ONYANG FOLK MUSEUM
Museum with objects related to traditional Korean culture, a collection of ...Read more
DAEJON O-WORLD
Park with three sections, including Flower Land with a garden, Joy Park ...Read more
CHEONGJU NATIONAL MUSEUM
Museum with objects found in the region, on temple and prehistoric habitat ...Read more
UAMSAJEOK PARK
Park with traditional houses where the scholar Song Si-yeol lived after his ...Read more
BUSEOKSA TEMPLE
Temple founded in 676 by the monk Uisang of Silla, who brought back from ...Read more
GWANCHOKSA TEMPLE
Temple overlooking the valley holding the statue of the Buddha of the ...Read more
BOWONSA BUDDHIST TRIAD
Triad discovered in 1958 with three Buddhas carved in stone, the oldest ...Read more
ROYAL TOMBS OF BAEKJE (NEUNGSAN-RI)
Seven royal tombs of Baekje discovered in 1915, the reproduction of the ...Read more
GAPSA TEMPLE
Read moreThis temple was founded in 420 by the Ado monk of Goguryeo who traveled to Korea to spread Buddhism. It was rebuilt in 556, and in the 7th century became one of the ten centres of the Hwaeom sect established in Korea by the monk Uisang. Rebuilt in 887, it was destroyed by the Japanese. Rebuilt shortly afterwards in 1604, most of its buildings date from this period. It is home to several unique treasures. The courtyard hall dates back to the middle of Joseon. Daeungjeon Main Hall dates back to 1604. Not far away is the Samseonggak pavilion dedicated to the three shamanic-buddhic deities: the seven stars, the mountain god (Sansin) and the solitary ascetic. There is a three-storey stone pagoda dating back to 1659, where the history of the foundation of the temple is written. A bronze bell dating from 1584 is also preserved. In one of the halls, about 100 xylographic plates dating from 1569 contain two sutras. Below is the Byeochungwon Shrine (1738), where are kept the portraits of three soldier-monks who distinguished themselves in the defence of the country against the Japanese in 1592: Seosan, Sa-myeong, Yeonggyu. In the back of the temple you can see olive-shaped reliquaries of different masters. To the right of the temple, towards the torrent, other structures are also interesting. A nice traditional tea room overlooks the stream. There is also a statue of Yaksa Yeorae, the Medicine Buddha, from Goryeo. You can go into the mountains to the hermitages, the waterfall and Donghaksa. Further down, away, the Daejeokjeon hall is dedicated to Vairocana.
In front, in the clearing, stands a beautifully carved octagonal saribudo. The path leading down from there between the trees leads to another clearing where a pole for the temple flag stands. This iron mast, composed of twenty-four cylinders (originally twenty-eight, but four were destroyed in 1899) dates from Silla (680). It was erected by the monk Uisang and is one of the few such monuments still standing in a temple. Under Silla, all the temples had a similar mast on which flags and banners were hung. Then we go down along the torrent in a pretty valley. We pass in front of a charming minbak which also makes a restaurant, isolated in front of the water. If you want to stay at the temple, this is the place to be. Otherwise, further down in the tourist village, you will find the usual yeogwans and restaurants, not unpleasant otherwise. There is also a campground.
GAGWONSA TEMPLE
Temple dating from 1977, with a large hall housing three large Buddhas and ...Read more