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Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제)

13.5Km    16308     2024-07-17

Eumnae-ri, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2949

Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the construction of the walled town, develop local culture, and encourage love and pride for Gochang residents. Main events include a celebration and memorial ceremony, with additional events ranging from a pansori performance and farming music to folk games and archery. Many people participate in the Dapseongnori event, where participants carry a rock on top of their heads and walk around the fortress three times. Doing this is said to cure all illnesses, grant a long and healthy life, and allow one into heaven.

Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장)

Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장)

13.9Km    35187     2024-04-07

158-6, Hagwonnongjang-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-564-9897

Borinara Hagwon Farm is a large-scale barley farm that measures an extensive 561,983 m². It is the nation’s largest barley field. The farm has been seeing a flood of tourists and photographers since its recognition as a tourist-friendly farm. The farm has also featured in several media channels such as dramas, commercials, and films.

To entertain the growing number of visitors, the farm hosts the Green Barley Field Festival in spring and the Buckwheat Flower Festival in fall before the harvest season when the crops are at their peak. In addition to the festivals, visitors can also participate in various activities and buy souvenirs as well as local produce.

Gusipo Haesu World (Gusipo Seawater World) (구시포 해수찜월드)

Gusipo Haesu World (Gusipo Seawater World) (구시포 해수찜월드)

14.0Km    9770     2024-04-07

540, Jinamgusipo-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-561-3324

The Gusipo Haesu World provides a diverse selection of jjimjilbang facilities. There is a “Haesuyakjjim (Medicinal Seawater Bath)” full-body bath, where special healthy ingredients are added to heated seawater. This is believed to effectively treat neuralgia, arthritis, and obesity.

This process extracts unnecessary substances from the skin, creating a more beautiful radiance. There are also other enjoyable facilities such as the indoor sand bathing room and a green tea spa.

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

14.0Km    11159     2024-04-17

150 Hagwonnongjang-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2524

The Gochang Green Barley Field Festival is held every year in late April among the beautiful green barley fields of Gochang-gun. It is the region’s most popular festival. The festival celebrates the plentiful barley grown here, known to be more precious than rice.

Gochang Blue Farm Pink Muhly Season (고창청농원 핑크뮬리시즌)

Gochang Blue Farm Pink Muhly Season (고창청농원 핑크뮬리시즌)

14.4Km    0     2024-08-20

41-27 Cheongcheon-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8801-7722

Gochang Blue Farm takes on a pink hue each fall with the arrival of pink muhly. Visitors can enjoy taking photos at the photo zones places throughout the vast field of waving fronds, and take a break at the hanok rest area.

Keumkuwon Sculpture Park (금구원야외조각미술관)

15.8Km    10205     2024-04-07

31, Jogakgongwon-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-6770

Keumkuwon Sculpture Park was founded in 1966 by Kim O-seong, and was the first park of its kind in Korea. The park was registered as Private Museum No. 277 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2003. Many of the roughly 100 sculptures are realistic in style and are related to one another, creating a feeling of watching a play unfold before one's eyes. Main pieces include "Farmer’s Hands," "Thoughts about the Limited and the Unlimited," and "The Sky in the West." The sculptures are made of marble or granite and vary in size, with some measuring 450 centimeters.

Indigenous trees and bushes of the Byeonsanbando Peninsula can be found throughout the park, giving visitors a chance to enjoy both the sculptures and the backcountry charm. The park also features the Keumkuwon Astronomical Observatory, opened in 1991. Visitors can combine their trip to the park with a visit to nearby tourist sites like Gyeokpohang Harbor, Chaeseokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliff.

Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)

Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)

15.9Km    65390     2019-07-13

353, Bangjang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-394-5523

Situated between Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest is the highest rising peak along the ridge starting from the west of Naejangsan Mountain. The recreational park is located on the mid-slope of Bangjangsan Mountain. Many species of wild flowers and broad-leaved trees are distributed all over Bangjangsan Recreational Forest where an exciting paragliding contest takes place annually. This is a great place to unpack and take a break for one or two days as it has accommodation facilities, promenades and trekking courses as well as a small area for splashing in the water. It takes approximately three hours to the mountain's summit from the recreational forest. In addition, there is a trekking path that leads to the Seokjeong Hot Springs on the way down the mountain.

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))

15.9Km    13116     2024-04-07

62, Silsang-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4331

Jiksopokpo Falls is located within Bongnaegugok Valley. The waterfall is the largest in Byeonsanbando National Park, thundering down 30 meters. The waterfall can be reached by a hiking trail starting at Naesosa Temple. Known as one of the most beautiful sights in Byeonsanbando National Park, the waterfall is very popular with tourists.

Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원)

Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원)

16.0Km    33839     2024-04-07

11, Bangpaje-gil, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82+63-582-7808

Designated as a national park in 1988, Byeonsanbando National Park is the only national park in the country that consists of both the ocean and the mountains. The park is divided into two large sections: the shore area, called Outer Byeonsan, and an inland area called Inner Byeonsan. It has mountain peaks made up of unique rock formation, such as Uisanbong Peak (508 meters), Chaeseokgang Cliff, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs. Nearby Gyeokpo Port and Naesosa Temple are all worth exploring, enriching the experience of the area. It's also well known for having the latest sunset in the country with stunning panoramic views. 

Seok Jeong Hill C.C. [Korea Quality] / 호텔석정힐 [한국관광 품질인증]

Seok Jeong Hill C.C. [Korea Quality] / 호텔석정힐 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.2Km    1525     2024-04-07

192 , Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-563-7711

Seokjeong Resort is a 5 minutes drive from the Seokjeong Hill Country Club golf course in Gochang, Jeonbuk-do. It is mainly frequented by golf course users, but general travelers are also welcome. The hotel provides clean, comfortable rooms and has a seminar room for group events and business meetings.