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Jeonju World Cup Stadium (전주월드컵경기장)

Jeonju World Cup Stadium (전주월드컵경기장)

17.8 Km    17762     2024-04-07

1055, Girin-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-239-2546

The Jeonju World Cup Stadium was built with tradition in mind as its roof and stands are designed with an image of traditional fan, the pillars in sotdae design and cables in 12 strings of gayageum.

Olive Young - Jeonju Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주대)

Olive Young - Jeonju Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주대)

17.9 Km    0     2024-04-19

1F, 6, Baengmasan-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Uniqlo - Jeonju Hyoja Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 전주효자점)

18.1 Km    0     2024-04-22

1713, Kongjwipatjwi-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Korea Expressway Corporation Arboretum (한국도로공사수목원)

18.6 Km    43231     2024-05-28

462-45 Beonyeong-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-212-0652

The Korea Expressway Corporation Arboretum is located in Jeonju and operated by Korea Expressway Corporation. The arboretum was opened to counterbalance the environmental damage caused by the construction of expressways. As such, the arboretum maintains and promotes the conservation of many beautiful flora from across the country.

Yeolimjae Pension[Korea Quality] / 여림재펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

Yeolimjae Pension[Korea Quality] / 여림재펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

18.9 Km    0     2024-04-07

96 , Jungnimpyeonbaek-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8375-0258

Yeolimjae Pension is a newly built modern three-story pension located in Wanju, Jeollabuk-do. The pension has five guest rooms, ranging from couple rooms for two people to family rooms. Each room comes with a bathroom, a kitchen, and a private terrace. From the terrace, you can enjoy a cup of tea while taking in the mountain scenery. The garden includes an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic table adjacent to it. Be sure to check the availability of the barbecue area in advance since it differs from room to room. Nearby tourist attractions include Sanggwan Cypress Forest, Jeonju Hanok Village, and Ongnyeobong Peak Valley.

Jeonju Museum of History (전주역사박물관)

Jeonju Museum of History (전주역사박물관)

19.0 Km    13446     2024-04-06

259, Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-228-6485

The Jeonju History Museum exhibits the long and fascinating history of Korea. The museum is divided into different exhibits, providing visitors with cultural history with emphasis on Jeonju history.

Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

19.2 Km    26592     2024-04-07

666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-4631

Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri, designated as Historic Site No. 408 on September 17, 1998, has a surface area of 216,862 square meters. The site has various structures and artifacts from Baekje dynasty to unified Silla period. Artifacts were found within the rectangular-shaped fortress site that surrounds Wanggungri Five-story Stone Pagoda, National Treasure No. 289.

Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)

19.2 Km    17334     2024-04-07

249, Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-223-5651

The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an institute for the research, preservation, and exhibition of Jeollabuk-do’s most prized cultural treasures. In November of 2002, a Social Educational Hall was opened as a creative educational space to provide visitors a place to experience traditional culture. The museum houses over 40,000 artifacts, a majority of which were excavated from the Jeollabuk-do area, and has on exhibit over 2,000 pieces spread throughout 4 exhibition halls and 1 outdoor exhibition hall. The museum also serves as a venue for numerous cultural activities and educational programs, providing visitors with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Korea’s proud history.

Samcheok Cheokjudonghaebi & Pyeongsutochanbi Monuments (삼척 척주동해비 및 평수토찬비)

Samcheok Cheokjudonghaebi & Pyeongsutochanbi Monuments (삼척 척주동해비 및 평수토찬비)

19.3 Km    10614     2023-04-18

13-7, Heomok-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-859-5708

Erected by Heo Mok, the governor of Samcheok during the second year of King Hyeonjeong's reign (1661), Cheokjudonghaebi Monument is 170 centimeters tall. It was originally built to protect the village on Mallido Island that had been frequently inundated by heavy rain and rough waves. It is believed that the mystical inscription, penned by Heo Mok, on the monument calmed the rough sea waves. Today, the monument stands to prove the wisdom and distinguished penmanship of the former Samcheok City Governor.

Pyeongsutochan-bi Monument is 145 centimeters tall. It was erected by Heo Mok's successor and former governor of Samcheok, Jung Un-cheol, in reverence for his wise forebear. The monument contains 48 ancient Chinese characters that describe many achievements of Heo Mok.

Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑)

Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑)

19.3 Km    9847     2024-04-07

San 80-1, Wanggung-ri, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5708

The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is believed to have been the capital of the nation during the Mahan Era. The pagoda stands tall at 8.5 meters and was officially designated as a National Treasure. Relics from the Goryeo dynasty that were found inside the pagoda were designated as a National Treasure and are currently housed in the National Museum of Korea. Of the excavated relics, the most famous; the Sarijangeomgu, a magnificent container of Buddha’s Sarira; the green glass Sarira bottle topped with a lotus-shaped stopper; and the Sungeumgeumganggyeongpan, which contains the 19 golden plates of the Diamond Sutra.