Ungidaek House (인심좋은웅기댁)

13.2Km 2024-08-01

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

Generous Unggi House is a clay-walled hanok guest house in Gaesil Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. Guest rooms have toilets and cooking facilities. Behind the house rises Hwagae Mountain, Jeomubong Peak and a 350-year-old bamboo forest. 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.

Yeonpung Gotaek (연풍고택(문충고가))

13.3Km 2024-08-01

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

Yeonpung Old House is a 150-year-old house in Gaesil Village, Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do - hometown of the descendants of Joseon scholar Kim Jong-jik. Behind the house stands a bamboo forest, making the air fresh and clean. There are four guestrooms, two of which - Juksil and Maesil (‘Bamboo’ and ‘Plum’) - are larger and suitable for groups. The kitchen is in a separate building, and has a large yard with barbecue facilities, which is also used for village feasts. In the village, visitors can experience the atmosphere of the old countryside, sampling traditional farming and craft skills plus traditional pastimes and food.

Chuwoojae House (추우재)

13.3Km 2024-08-05

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.

Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)

13.5Km 2023-12-22

Area of Hapcheonhoban-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hapcheon Dam, located about 16 kilometers southwest of Hapcheon-eup, was completed in December 1988. It can hold 790 million tons of water and produce 234 million kilowatts annually. The lakeside road that runs from Hapcheon to Geochang after passing the dam is a romantic driving course reminiscent of Chuncheonho Lake or Chungjuho Lake, and the clean and clear lake with its beautiful surrounding scenery captivates vacationers on the road. It's a great place to enjoy a lakeside drive when the cherry blossoms bloom in early April.

Odosan Healing Forest (오도산 치유의 숲)

14.3Km 2025-10-23

398, Odosanhyuyang-ro, Bongsan-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-3742

Odosan Healing Forest is nestled at the foot of the tall Odosan Mountain (1,133 meters above sea level) in Hapcheon. The mountain spans the areas covering Gajo-myeon in Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do and Myosan-myeon and Bongsan-myeon in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Odosan is at the end of the Gayasan Mountain Range along with Dumusan Mountain (1,039 meters above sea level), which is situated 2 kilometers to the northeast. North of Odosan Healing Forest, you will find Haeinsa Temple, home to the Tripitaka Koreana and one of the three major temples in Korea, as well as Gayasan Mountain, and Maehwasan Mountain. Hapcheonho Lake is south of the forest, so there are several tourist destinations in the area and the natural landscape is superb. The azaleas and royal azaleas are in full bloom in spring; cool valley waters can be enjoyed in summer; and the mountain's colorful fall foliage is as beautiful as that of Naejangsan Mountain, a renowned spot to enjoy autumn colors. You can enjoy mountain climbing along the valley surrounded by thick forests. It is said that Doseon, a well-known monk from the late Silla Dynasty, was fascinated by the energy and beauty of Odosan Mountain and practiced asceticism there.
Enjoying the Odosan Recreational Forest
Convenient facilities unfold along the valley within the Odosan Recreational Forest, such as the visitor information center, forest cabins, a communal kitchen, camp decks, campsites, etc. Notably, the hiking trail behind the forest cabins follows the clear stream that flows year-round, leading to Sukseongsan Peak, a small peak on the slope of Odosan Mountain. The trail overlooks Hapcheonho Lake and offers hikers a beautiful view. Odosan Recreational Forest consists of dense natural forests filled with pine and oak trees that are 20 to 50 years old. Also, a variety of vegetation, including the wild cherry, crimson glory vine (called meoru in Korea), and kiwiberry vine (called darae in Korea), as well as herbaceous plants can be found here. This makes it an ideal site for students, including teenagers, to learn about nature.

Ilbungsa Temple (일붕사(의령))

15.2Km 2024-02-28

1180-42 Cheongjeong-ro, Gungnyu-myeon, Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Situated at the base of Bonghwangsan Mountain in Uiryeong, Ilbungsa Temple is renowned for being the world's largest cave temple, a distinction recognized by the Guinness World Records. It features two cave temples, including the Daeungjeon Hall Grotto and Muryangsujeon Grotto. A sought-after destination for those seeking the fulfillment of their wishes through prayer, Ilbungsa Temple is surrounded by other attractions including the Byeokgye Tourist Complex, Chalbigyegok Valley, and Bonghwangdae Cliff.

Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원)

18.5Km 2025-01-13

4, Hwangmaesangongwon-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-4752

Located at the border between Gahoe-myeon and Daebyeong-myeon of Hapcheon, Hwangmaesan Mountain has long been considered a guardian mountain of Hapcheon, but was rarely ever featured in hiking or tourist publications. Thanks to this, the mountain's natural environment has been kept in pristine condition. In 1983, the mountain was designated as a county park and now, along with Gayasan Mountain, it is regarded as one of the major mountains in Hapcheon. Hwangmaesan Mountain is one of the last mountain peaks of the Taebaek Mountain Range, and reaches an altitude of 1,113 meters. Pine trees and royal azalea decorate the rocky mountain. From the summit, hikers can see Hapcheonho Lake and Jirisan, Deogyusan, and Gayasan Mountains.

Sancheong Hwangmaesan Mountain (황매산(산청))

19.1Km 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.

Daegaya History Theme Park (대가야 역사테마관광지)

19.7Km 2023-03-07

1216, Daegaya-ro, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-950-7005

Daegaya History Theme Park is located in what was the center of the Daegaya Kingdom. The park offers various areas to learn about not only the history of the area but also the current culture and the future of Goryeong. In particular, visitors can enjoy various items produced during the Daegaya era such as pottery, ironworks, and gayageum (traditional Korean string instrument), as well as visit the park's 4D theater and walk along the forest exploration trail.

Santokki Park (산토끼 노래동산)

19.7Km 2023-06-27

623 , Ibang-ro, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-0507-1352-1401

Santokki Park is a recreational space located behind Ibang Elementary School in Changnyeong-gun. The park was inspired by the children's song "Santokki," meaning mountain rabbit, composed and written by Lee Il-lae who was a staff at Ibang Elementary School. The park comprises a variety of things to do and see related to rabbits, including a rabbit village, rabbit cave, and rabbit feeding experience. There are also spaces dedicated to Lee Il-lae, his work, and small animals. The park is kids-friendly with recreational places where children can freely run around as well as other amenities that help visitors rest and relax.

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