Palgongsan Provincial Park (Eunhaesa Temple Section) (팔공산도립공원 - 은해사지구)

Explanation

Located north of Gyeongsan, Palgongsan Mountain (1,192.3m) was called both Jungaksan and Buaksan Mountain during the Silla period. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

Inquiry

+82-54-852-8031

Homepage

www.gbpalgong.go.kr (Korean only)

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-852-8031

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : * Subject to abrupt closure due to adverse weather conditions.

More information

Mountain Not Access Period
Annual Forest Fire Prevention Period
November 1 - May 15

* Closed period subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Facility Utilization Fees
[Campsite]
Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 600 won / Children 300 won
Groups - Adults 600 won / Teenagers 400 won / Children 200 won
* Additional fee charged for overnight use (Adults 400 won / Teenagers 200 won / Children 100 won)
* Groups: 20 people or more

Available Facilities
Outdoor camping site, rest area, picnic area, volleyball court, handball court, football court, drinking fountain, cooking area, parking lot, etc.

Restrooms
Available

Location

Geojo-gil, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Directions

Goobne Playtown (굽네 플레이타운)

Goobne Playtown (굽네 플레이타운)

2024-10-04

23 Jandari-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Goobne Playtown is a culture and experience center operated by Goobne, one of Korea's chicken franchises that specializes in oven-roasted chicken instead of the standard fried chicken. Visitors can taste the latest products in a relaxing space, as well as enjoy media art and changing items in the pop-up zone.

Baekdohaebyeon Beach (백도해변)

Baekdohaebyeon Beach (백도해변)

2024-09-27

78 Baekdohaebyeon-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Baekdo Beach is a quiet, white sandy beach located north of Sokcho. The area around the beach features splendid natural landscapes including unique rock formations and lush forests of pine trees. The beach is in a crescent shape, with a red lighthouse standing on the righthand point. The shallow and clean waters make this popular among families.

Arario Sculpture Plaza (아라리오 조각광장)

Arario Sculpture Plaza (아라리오 조각광장)

2024-09-04

43 Mannam-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Arario Sculpture Plaza is visited by over 70,000 people a day, being located outside the Arario Gallery Cheonan, between Cheonan Bus Terminal and Shinsegae Department Store. The plaza is decorated minimally, with just stone benches to enjoy the 30 works of art installed.

Gangcheonseom Island (강천섬)

Gangcheonseom Island (강천섬)

2024-08-29

Gangcheon-ri, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gancheonseom Island, located within the Namhangang River, is famous for its beautiful nature, featuring blooming magnolias in spring and golden ginkgo tree foliage in fall. While not originally an island, the land here was often separated due to flooding during the rainy season in the past. To manage this, a channel was dug where flooding often happened. The island centers on a large grassy field, with various natural walking trails around this, as well as the Yeoju Healing Center. The field is a popular picnic spot for locals, although cooking and camping are prohibited.

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원)

2024-08-28

Manggyeong-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park was created to display the history and culture of the Namgang River and Jinjuseong Fortress through lanterns, the focal point of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival. The rooftop rest area offers amazing views of the Namgang River, as well as a variety of Rose of Sharon species, the national flower of Korea.

Banyasa Temple (반야사(논산))

2024-10-04

104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Banyasa Temple is a unique temple with many of its buildings located in an old mine shaft. Upon first sight, visitors may feel disappoint at what appears to be simply the Daeungjeon Hall standing before a rock cliff. However, walking behind the main hall leads to the entrance to the mine. Because the mine shaft is cool in summer and warm in winter, it's a great attraction to visit all year round.

Old House of Chang Ucchin (장욱진고택)

2024-09-19

119-8 Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Old House of Chang Ucchin was the home of the famous Korean artist, one of the first to paint in the Western style in Korea. Chang created many works of art while living here from 1986 until his death. The house was registered as a National Cultural Heritage in 2008, and features a traditional house built over 120 years ago, as well as a Western-style building added on later, based on his 1953 painting "Scene with a Car." Visitors can see the red brick walls, black roof, and main entrance flanked by windows just like in the painting. The small hanok building is built in a square shape, with an anchae (inner room) and sarangchang (guestroom/study). The annex building is now used as a traditional tea house and gift shop.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주도자세상)

2024-08-29

7 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Dojasesang is a multicomplex operated by the Korea Ceramic Foundation that introduces ceramic designs through displays as well as sales in the nation's largest ceramic shopping mall. Another attractive feature of Yeoju Dojasesang is the craft studio, where artisians and visitors alike can create beautiful and unique works.

Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포))

2024-08-29

Guseok-ri, Nami-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Sibipokpo Falls is a series of 12 ("sibi" in Korean) waterfalls in a valley of Seongchisan Mountain in Geumsan. Visitors can see the falls of various sizes by walking on the hiking trail as it winds its way through the forest along the stream. The path is accessible from the parking lot by Seongchisan Rest Area. Nearby attractions include Simcheon Wellbeing Recreational Forest and Yongdamho Lake.

Gangju Pond (강주연못)

2024-08-28

Yeha-ri, Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gangju Pond is the orgin of the current Jinjuseong Fortress. It is unknown when the pond was first built, but the trees that grow around the pond are 500-600 years old, attesting to its history. During summer, the pond is filled with lotus blossoms, and it is a popular picnic location for students. The area around the pond was designated as an ecolocial park in 2004, creating a space for locals to relax and learn about the environment.

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