Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (옥산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (옥산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

18.7 Km    16674     2023-04-17

216-27, Oksanseowon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-762-6567

Oksanseowon Confucian Academy was built to commemorate the academic achievements and virtues of Confucian scholar Yi Eon-jeok (1491-1553). It was founded in 1572, the fifth year of King Seonjo’s reign, and received its current name the following year. It was one of the 47 Confucian academies that was ruled out from the Confucian academy abolition order made by Heungseon Daewongun. Although the building structures do not carry significant meaning in architectural aspect, the distinguished space arrangement of the buildings is hard to go unnoticed. Dokrakdang Hall, which was Yi Eon-jeok’s vacation annex as well as his study room, is situated 700 meters away to the north from Oksanseowon.

Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제)

Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제)

19.0 Km    76251     2023-05-22

Haedo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-289-7852

The Pohang International Fireworks Festival features a fireworks competition, DJ Party, picnic concept busking, light theme zone, Kinect Art, and more.

BENIKEA Hotel Pohang (베니키아 호텔 포항)

BENIKEA Hotel Pohang (베니키아 호텔 포항)

19.4 Km    13366     2019-11-12

128, Jungang-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-282-2700

BENIKEA Hotel Pohang has 90 simple but stylish guestrooms each outfitted with a shower, AC, wireless high-speed internet, high-quality linens, an LCD TV, and a phone. Coffee and traditional tea are provided and each room is soundproof, ensuring guests a pleasant night’s sleep.

The business center has a state-of-the-art meeting room and guests can enjoy hotel services such as a simple breakfast meal or drinks. From the HUB, a multi-purpose complex area located at the first floor, guests can engage in all kinds of activities ranging from having breakfast or a cup of coffee to conducting business transactions.

Pohang Canal (포항운하)

Pohang Canal (포항운하)

19.8 Km    8756     2020-06-09

1040, Huimang-daero, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-5177

Pohang Canal, completed in January 2014, cuts between Pohang's Songdo-dong and Jungdo 1-dong, connecting the waters under Dongbindaegyo Bridge with Hyeongsangang River to the south. The canal has a total length of 1.3km, adding on to the 8~10 km long seafaring road of Pohang. The canal is a restoration of an old water path, and the citizens have welcomed the eco-friendly construction as a community park. Many people enjoy walking along the canal or the romantic experience of riding on a cruise ship through the canal.