Gaya Hotel (가야호텔)

11.7 Km 8298 2020-04-24

52, Gayasansingmurwon-gil, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-931-3500

Gaya Hotel is located 560 meters above sea level on Gayasan Mountain in a pristine natural environment. The hotel also offers a sauna that uses natural mineral water. Near the hotel is the only Korean wild flower botanical garden.

Gayasan National Park (Hongnyu-dong, Cheongnyang-dong Area) (가야산국립공원(홍류동,청량동지구))

11.9 Km 32609 2021-06-08

1200, Gayasan-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-8000

Gayasan Mountain stretches along the border of Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do in an area of approximately 76 square kilometers. The mountain's peak, Sangwangbong Peak, reaches 1,430 meters above sea level. Gayasan Mountain was designated as Scenic Site No. 5 in 1966 and National Park No. 9 in 1972 due to its breathtaking scenery. Gayasan Mountain is known to offer one of the best scenic views in the country and also as the home of Haeinsa Temple.

Nonggamatjip Mil (농가맛집 밀)

12.0 Km 4139 2024-02-23

1566 Deogun-ro, Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-931-2660

Nonggamatjip Mil is located near Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden. This establishment serves dishes made from vegetables harvested from Gayasan Mountain, in-house produced honey, and agricultural products from Seongju. Their signature offering is the Mil hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), featuring borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), grilled chicken, and japchae. Additionally, they offer handmade bowls, honey, and flower tea for sale.

Sangbiwon[Korea Quality] / 생비원[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

14.0 Km 180 2020-12-10

28, Nori 2-gil, Deokgok-myeon, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-6732-4578, +82-54-954-1528

Saengbiwon is a traditional hanok pension located 400 m above sea level on Gayasan Mountain, Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province. Its picturesque front garden, full of clay pots and wildflowers, and the dried persimmon hanging on the porch come fall give the pension a comfortable, idyllic atmosphere. Clear water from the Sangbiri Valley flow near the pension and a footpath along the reservoir offer great opportunities to enjoy the nature of Gayasan Mountain. Opening the window brings one face-to-face with the four seasons of the mountain, while the pavilion in the garden emanates a cool, slow-paced enjoyment of nature. All water used in the pension is drawn from a natural mineral spring 150 m below the land, giving the water a crisp and refreshing taste.
The seven rooms of the pension, including the Dongbaek, Maehwa, Mongnyeon, Moran, and Hwangtobang are furnished with red clay and Cheongsong hanji (Korean traditional paper) interior, giving them a characteristic hanok look. Wooden wardrobes and thick cotton quilts bring in mind the image of a grandmother’s warm house. Two of the rooms are heated with traditional gudeul floor heating, which is a blessing in the biting heat of winter. All rooms have access to Wi-Fi, equipped with modern bathrooms, electric kettle, pressure rice cooker, and simple cooking utensils. Only the Hwangtobang room allows cooking within the room, and guests in other rooms must use the communal kitchen and barbeque areas. There is also an annex, which hosts exclusively group visitors and can be used as a seminar room and a training site. .
Saengbiwon’s other pride is the traditional sauces, made in house for four generations. Visitors can reserve an elegant Korean breakfast, served in brass tableware, made with Saengbiwon’s handmade sauce from Korean soybeans. Saengbiwon also offers programs like sauce-making, Korean malt candy-making, tofu-making, Korean sweets-making, and tea ceremony.

Gayasan National Park Nature Center (국립공원 가야산생태탐방원)

14.8 Km 1 2024-02-23

313 Bongyang-ro 1-gil, Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Situated in Gayasan National Park, the Nature Center invites visitors to explore the moutain's ecology. Established in 2018 on the grounds of the former Gaya Farm, it serves as a sanctuary for restoring the body and mind and for finding inspiration amidst nature. Facilities include a dormitory, an education center, a restaurant, a nature walk trail, and an outdoor concert hall. The center's ecotourism programs feature trail trekking and the Yuyujajeok Healing Day, offering activities like soap-making and insect model crafting. Noteworthy nearby sites include Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden and the Gayasan History ＆ Myth Hall.

Daegacheongyeogok Valley (Muheulgugok) (대가천계곡(무흘구곡))

17.7 Km 43866 2024-02-23

Sincheong-ri, Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Daegacheongyeogok Valley starts just past Seongju Dam and winds its way towards Cheongamsagyegok Valley in Gimcheon city. The valley's crystal-clear waters, combined with its unique rock formation, creates a spectacular view. Its broad expanse, gentle flow, and shallow depths make it a popular summer getaway. Lifeguards are on duty from early June to late August, providing safety for visitors. Additionally, the nearby Gayasan Mountain and Dogyongsanseong Fortress are worth exploring.

Chuwoojae House [Korea Quality] / 추우재 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.2 Km 595 2023-09-05

20-1 , Gaesil 2-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Chuwoojae is a hanok stay in the middle of Gaesil Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. There are two buildings in the hanok - a main building and a sarangchae (men’s room) - which can be booked separately; both are equipped with toilet, bathroom and kitchen facilities. The main building contains a traditional ondol furnace room which residents can see at work. There is a parking space not far from the accommodation.

Gaesil Village (개실마을)

18.3 Km 15306 2021-04-09

29, Gaesil 1-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022

Gaesil Village has preserved the traditional living-style of the past with mud walls along the streets, community well, hanok and more. Convenient facilities such as a water and sewage system, senior citizen center, and the village hall as well as internet café and walking trail make living in the village more pleasant. The village fields grow all sorts of produce such as mushrooms, chives, cucumbers, and more. Visitors to the village can experience traditional culture as well as food and activities through one of the many cultural programs offered throughout the village.

Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy (옥계서원(합천))

18.3 Km 6453 2021-03-17

3078-13, Seobu-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-3178

Hapcheon Okgyeseowon Confucian Academy was built to store Yulgok Yi I's writings, "Gyeokmongyogyeol" and "Haedongyeonwonnok." Okgyeseowon was originally founded approximately 4 kilometers away from Hyangok-dong on the third year of Yeongjo's reign (1725) before it was closed due to the seowon abolishment policy by Heungseon Daewongun. On the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign, it was re-built about 200 meters away from the east side of the village. The academy is composed of a lecture hall, Sowonsa, Naesammun, Oesammun, Gwallisa and more.

Deokdongdaek House [Korea Quality] / 덕동댁 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.3 Km 6498 2023-09-05

39 , Gaesil 2-gil, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-956-4022, +82-10-3207-4022

Deokdong House is an elegant hanok standing in Gaesil Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. The hanok’s large wooden gate opens onto a grassy courtyard. There are two guestrooms: Maeshil and Jukshil (‘Plum’ and ‘Bamboo’), the latter of which has cooking facilities and also an outdoor barbecue. In the village, visitors can experience traditional farming (planting rice and digging sweet potatoes) and traditional craft skills such as kite making and straw weaving; as well as making taffy and sweet rice cake, catching mudfish and ice sledding.

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