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Taekwondowon (국립태권도원)

Taekwondowon (국립태권도원)

13.9Km    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.

Taekwondowon Observatory (태권도공원 전망대)

Taekwondowon Observatory (태권도공원 전망대)

13.9Km    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.

Geochang Wolseong Space Creative Science Museum (거창월성우주창의과학관)

14.1Km    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.

Muju Firefly Market (무주반딧불시장(무주반딧불장터))

Muju Firefly Market (무주반딧불시장(무주반딧불장터))

14.5Km    19926     2024-04-06

2, Jangteo-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-0692

Muju Firefly Market is a traditional fifth-day market, operating only on days ending in a 1 or 6. The market is the representative traditional market of Muju, with a history of over 100 years. Vendors at the market bring their fresh produce to sell in a variety of small stalls set up. Products on sale range from agricultural products to daily necessities and junk food.

Kirin motel [Korea Quality] / 기린모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Kirin motel [Korea Quality] / 기린모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.6Km    196     2024-04-07

74 , Dancheon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-5051, +82-10-4120-5562

Kirin Motel is in the center of Muju-eup, Jeollabuk-do, and is conveniently located for restaurants, shops and other facilities. Completely remodeled in 2018, the motel is modern and clean. Muju Resort and Gucheon-dong Valley are 25 minutes away by car, and the Muju Firefly Festival venue just a walk away. While the motel is especially popular during the  festival, room prices stay the same year-round.

Wolseonggyegok Valley (월성계곡)

14.6Km    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)

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

15.3Km    21998     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.

Muju Rafting (무주래프팅)

Muju Rafting (무주래프팅)

16.3Km    12915     2024-04-07

5-11, Jamdu-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-7745

Muju Rafting resort is located on the upper Geumgang River and offers rafting, survival game, hiking, and fishing programs. The area is over 9,900 ㎡ in size and can accommodate lodging for up to 200 guests.

Wonhak Goga (원학고가)

Wonhak Goga (원학고가)

16.9Km    10639     2024-08-05

109-5 , Hwangsan 1-gil, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-943-3104, +82-10-5359-2224

Wonhakgoga is a large and imposing hanok in the center of Hwangsan Village, Geochang, Gyeongsangnam-do - not far from the famous Suseungdae Rock - and was head house of the Geochang Shin Clan for around 500 years. The house’s fine gabled roofs, large pillars and foundation stones, and decoration of the kind usually found in palaces and temples mark it out as home to a prestigious family. Visitors can stay in Jungmunchae, Daemunchae or Sarangchae - the latter of which has a bathroom and toilet. Wonhakgoga is a good base for visiting the annual 인재

Geochang Suseungdae Rock (거창 수승대)

Geochang Suseungdae Rock (거창 수승대)

16.9Km    13839     2020-08-28

2, Eunhari-gil, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-943-5383

Suseungdae Rock is located near Hwangsan Village in Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The rock was originally called Susongdae Rock during the Three Kingdoms Era when it served as the final stop for envoys sent from Baekje to Silla. The name later changed to Amgudae Rock during the reign of Joseon King Jungjong. It wasn't until 1543 that it was called Suseungdae Rock. There are many historical and cultural sites in the area relating to the Geochang Sin family.