Sancheong Museum of Herbal Medicine (산청 한의학박물관)
13.0Km 2020-09-05
45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-7216
Sancheong Museum of Herbal Medicine is the first herbal medicine museum in Korea. The museum is located at the foot of Wangsan Mountain, where the two prominent doctors of the mid-Joseon dynasty (1394-1910), Ryu Ui-tae and his apprentice Heo Jun practiced Korean herbal medicine. As a medicine-themed tourist park, it offers visitors a variety of health-related experiences. It is growing into a popular tourist attraction in the area with a wide range of recreational facilities including the Museum of Herbal Medicine, a medicinal herb garden, medicinal herb forest park, accommodations, herbal medicine facilities, shops, and more.
Sancheong Donguibogam Village (산청 동의보감촌)
13.0Km 2024-12-12
45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Enjoy various traditional Korean medicine in one place!
Sancheong Donguibogam Village is home to the Museum of Sancheong Korean Medicine, Korea's first traditional Korean medicine-themed museum created in 2007; the Korean Medicine Theme Park; the Sancheong Medicinal Herb Hall; the 'Ki' Experience Hall; the Korean Medicine Recreational Forest and the Korean medical clinics. The village allows you to experience 'healing' moments through traditional medicine. Here, you can learn diverse knowledge about traditional Korean medicine, organized by Heo Jun, the author of Donguibogam (medical encyclopedia). If you are suffering from chronic stress, look no further than Sancheong Donguibogam Village.
Donguibogam Village (산청 동의보감촌)
13.0Km 2018-10-18
45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-7216
The Donguibogam Village (Sancheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park) was established in 2005 and is the first herbal medicine-themed park in Korea. This theme park was designed based on the five elements of the universe according to traditional Korean medicine. The village combines eco-friendliness and traditional Korean medicine content, using eco-friendly materials for various props and designs.
Sancheong Hwangmaesan Mountain (황매산(산청))
13.0Km 2021-04-13
Hwangmaesan-ro 1202beon-gil, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6901
One of the last mountains of the Taebaek Mountain Range, Hwangmaesan Mountain is located in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do. The mountain features fantastic rock formations and a beautiful vista from the summit that resembles arpricot blossoms. It is said that anyone who prays from the summit will have their wish come true, drawing in plenty of earnest hikers. In May, a large field near the summit is covered in vibrant pink royal azaleas. Attractions on the mountain include Bakjwigol Valley, Norubawi, Heundeulbawi, Janggunbawi, Chotdaebawi, Geobukbawi and Sinseonbawi Rocks among others.
Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)
13.1Km 2025-01-07
61 Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6601
The Sancheong Herbal Medicinal Festival is a celebration for those interested in traditional herbal medicine. Dongui bogam (Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine) and its author, Heo Jun, are highly regarded in Korean medicine. Sancheong, where Heo Jun studied, is home to Jirisan Mountain, rich in medicinal herbs with over 1,000 species and often seen as a treasure trove by Korean medicine doctors. The festival features Korean medicine clinics offering treatments like acupuncture, while the festival square is transformed into an herbal garden with photo zones, tea drinking spots, spaces for making herbal flower pots, and exhibitions and sales of herbal flower pot goods. Visitors can also participate in making herbal sweet rice puffs, nostalgic herbal dalgona candy, herbal cocktails, and herbal tea brewed in a large decoction pot.
◎ Dongui bogam
Dongui bogam is a medical encyclopedia completed in 1610, written by Heo Jun after a meticulous study and observation of medical books and practices of China and Joseon. It is considered the best medical encyclopedia in the East and was registered as a UNESCO Memory of the World in 2009.
Tomb of King Guhyeong, Sancheong (산청 전 구형왕릉)
15.6Km 2020-06-30
Guhyeongwangneung-ro, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6411
This stone grave is known to be the tomb of King Guhyeong, the 10th King of the Gaya Kingdom. He is also known as King
Guhae or King Yang, and is the grandfather of Kim Yoo Shin. Since becoming
the King of Gaya in 521 AD, he reigned for 11 years until he handed over his
country to King Beopheung of the Silla Kingdom in 532 AD.
There are two
different scholarly opinions about this tomb. One is that it should be classified as a stone pagoda and the
other, a royal tomb. The reason why this was regarded as a pagoda is
that there are similarly shaped stone pagodas in the Andong and Uiseong regions.
The basis for it being called Wangreung, or royal tomb, is that there is a record in Dongguk Yeoji Seongram (an
ancient history book published during the rule of King Seongjong in the Joseon dynasty) and
in Saneum-hyeon Sancheonjo (a record of events in the region) of it being a
tomb. The
notes state that "there is a structure with steps on
the four faces, in the form of nine dragons piled up of stones at a distance
of about 16 km (40 ri in traditional Korean scale) from the village, so
people believe it must be a royal tomb".
The record describing the name of the king buried
in this tomb can be extracted from a record of travels called Wangsan Shimreunggi
written by Hong Ui Young, a Joseon dynasty scholar. In addition, there’s also
an entry in Wangsansagi, a book on the history of Wangsansa Temple (a
temple located west of the tomb) that the person buried in the tomb is King Guhyeong.
Unlike ordinary
graves, the tomb is built at the middle part of the hill's slope. The tomb
has a unique appearance made up of steps and layers, with the highest point
being 7.15 meters high. There are seven layers at the front and no steps at
the back due to it being built on an inclined surface. The overall shape of
this tomb is different from the pyramids built on level ground. The top of the tomb is oval in
shape. At the center, there is a stone tablet with the words "Royal Tomb of King Yang of the
Garak Nation". In front of the tomb, there are several stone pieces that
have been added to the original tomb.
During the 17th Year of King
Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty (1793), a wooden box that was passed down from generation
to generation in Wangsansa Temple was discovered. The box contained portraits
of King Guhyeong and his queen, their clothes, an archery bow, and other objects. To
preserve these, a royal building called Deogyangjeon Hall was
constructed. To this date, a memorial service is held here in spring and
autumn of every year.
Bugeomaeul (북어마을)
18.0Km 2023-12-22
34 Hoeyanggwangwangdanji-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Bugeomaeul is a bugeo jjim (braised dried pollack) restaurant located within Hapcheonho Hoeyang Tourist Resort, where visitors can get enjoy the best view of the lake. People often enjoy dried pollack as a braised dish in Korea. It is rich in protein and amino acids, known to prevent aging and improve liver function. Above all, it is an excellent detox food, and Koreans often eat bugeo jjim as a hangover food. Bugeomaeul uses their original sauce and recipe for a mouthwatering dish. The restaurant also has after-meal add-on options like noodles, which can be mixed with the remaining sauce for a more filling meal. The restaurant is located right in front of Hapcheonho Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the meal comfortably with a pleasant sight in view.
Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)
19.0Km 2023-12-22
30 Hwanggye 2-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
As a famous attraction that goes well with the charming surrounding scenery: the stream flowing from Gujangsan Mountain is beautiful and the surrounding rock cliffs spread out like a folding screen. In addition to the scenery, the sound of waterfall plunging down from a 20-meter-high cliff is like roaring thunder. The amount of water may vary, but it never runs out, making one forget the heat even in the middle of summer. The lowest tier of the waterfall pool is so deep, that legend has it that a dragon had once lived in the bottom of the pool. Ancient scholars were so fascinated by the beautiful scenery that they often compared it to the famous Yeosanpokpo Falls in China.
Jirisan National Park (Sancheong) (지리산국립공원(산청))
19.2Km 2025-03-28
320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-1000
* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).
** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.
Jirisan National Park is the first national park established in South Korea, featuring peaks like Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), Banyabong Peak, and Nogodan Peak, which rank as the next highest after Halla Mountain. It's a popular destination for mountain enthusiasts, offering beautiful natural landscapes such as Naewonsagyegok Valley. The park also provides convenient facilities like Jirisan Recreational Forest, Naewonsa Temple, mountain lodges, campgrounds, and pensions.
Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak (지리산 천왕봉)
19.3Km 2025-03-28
Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-1000
* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).
** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.
Along with Geumgangsan Mountain and Hallasan Mountain, Jirisan Mountain is known to be one of the most sacred mountains in Korea. It was named "Jiri" because it was believed to be a place that turns the innocent into the wise. On December 29, 1967 Jirisan National Park was declared the nation’s first and biggest national park. Its 440.517 square kilometer area covers Hadong, Sancheon and Hamyang in Gyeongsangnam-do; Gurye in Jeollanam-do ; and Namwon in Jeollabuk-do region. The total area is seven times that of Gyeryongsan National Park and 52 times that of all of Yeouido Island in Seoul.
At 1,915.4 meters high, Cheonwangbong Peak is the second highest peak in Jirisan National Park. Countless valleys and waterfalls surround the peak, as well as trails connecting to other peaks within the park.
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