Cheonggong [Korea Quality] / 청공한옥 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.8Km 9380 2020-09-08

5-6, Igu 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-4577-5223

Cheonggong Hanok is a mere 10 minutes away from Bulguksa Station (Donghae Line) on foot. The two traditional Hanok buildings house 10 rooms. Once you enter the main gate, the harmonious scene of a big grassy yard, a very old pine tree, a small pond, and the graceful Hanok buildings welcomes you. The garden looks a bit exotic, but there is a back story to it. The first architect of the house did business in Japan with his wife living alone in Gyeongju but regretted not having spent a long time with her; thus, he came back to Korea, built the biggest house possible, and lived with his wife for the rest of his life. Afterward, his descendants took over it, named it after the architect, Cheonggong, and opened it as a Hanok stay. That is how the space where Korea’s traditional Hanok and Japanese garden were put together by the Korean architect who did an extended stint in Japan came to be. The table used by the couple is preserved in the garden for guests to look at. Although it is a traditional Hanok, every room is equipped with a TV, a refrigerator, an air-conditioner, and a bathroom to make the space comfortable to stay even for children.

Jeil Guksu Gongjang (제일국수공장)

19.0Km 0 2024-02-21

19-2 Homi-ro 221beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jeil Guksu Gongjang is a noodle factory in Guryongpo Market. It is the only place in Korea where noodles are dried by the sea breeze. It produces somyeon (thin noodles), jungmyeon (medium thick noodles), and kalguksumyeon (wide thick noodles), selling them in bundles or boxes. Near Guryongpo Beach, you can try a variety of noodle dishes at Haepungguksu 1st Branch, which is operated directly by the factory. Nearby attractions include the sunrise spot Homigot Cape, Guryongpo Port, and Guryongpo Modern History Museum.

Guryongpo Port (구룡포항)

19.1Km 1 2023-01-25

222-1 , Homi-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-5977

Guryongpo Port, located on the way from Pohang Homigot to Gampo, is a place that took the shape of a port when a pier and a breakwater were built in 1923 during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, it has facilities of about 600 meters of the northern breakwater, 400 meters of the southern breakwater, and 600 meters of a wharf and has a loading capacity of 334,000 tons.
Guryongpo Modern Culture and History Street is nearby, where you can see traditional Japanese houses. Guryongpo Market is also nearby, so you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the local market and delicious food. Many places are selling half-dried saury, a local specialty, and it is known as the nation's largest producer of snow crabs, so you can enjoy good quality half-dried saury and fresh snow crabs.

Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market (구룡포장 (3, 8일))

19.1Km 14337 2021-06-01

72-1, Guryongpo-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-276-2761

Guryongpo Market area expands all the way to Changjucheon Stream area every fifth-day market day, bustling with crowds of merchants and customers. Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market is held on the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 23rd, and 28th of every month. The market first started when a small village was formed around Guryongpo Port. In the 1950s and '60s, when Guryongpo was incorporated into the county of Yeongil, Guryongpo Market flourished because it became the main market of Yeongil.

Nowadays, thanks to the rows of seafood restaurants inside, the market became even more popular among seafood lovers. The market carries a wide variety of fresh vegetables and produce, herbs, grains, and regional specialties. The seafood at the market is delivered fresh from Guryongpo Port. The squid at Guryongpo Port, which is also the specialty of the market, makes up about 70% of the total catch in Gyeongsangbuk-do. The market is also frequently visited by seafood gourmets for its squid.

Guryongpo Japanese House Street (구룡포 일본인 가옥거리)

19.3Km 24996 2024-07-17

153-1 Guryongpo-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Japanese House Street is where the Japanese who came to Joseon lived after the Joseon-Japan Trade Treaty was signed between Joseon and Japan in 1883. Over time, the Japanese grew power over the fishing industry in the East Sea while restricting Joseon's fishing rights. To remember the past pains and events, the city of Pohang preserved 47 wooden Japanese-style houses from the time and named the area "Guryongpo Japanese House Street." It is now a tourist attraction where people can see the traces of Japanese lifestyle during the Joseon period and how the poeple of Joeseon braced the Japanese colonial period. It also attracts many K-drama fans as the area served as the main filming location of the drama "When the Camellia Blooms (2019)." The scenery seen from the park steps received a Korea Landscape Award because of the fishing village, which can be seen at a glance, revealing the daily life of the common people.

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트)

19.3Km 0 2024-01-18

277 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Pieora Staircase Media Art takes place on the large staircase heading up the hill behind Guryongpo Japanese House Street. The lighting display uses anamorphic techniques to create a beautiful show on the stairs. The performance lasts for approximately 10 minutes and goes through four themes, including the ocean and POSCO.

BENIKEA Swiss Rosen Hotel Gyeongju (베니키아 스위스로젠 호텔 (경주))

19.3Km 16540 2019-11-04

465-47, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-748-4848

Swiss Rosen Hotel, located inside Gyeongju Bomun Complex, boasts sophisticated interior design and cozy guestrooms. Also, in addition to free services such as Wi-fi Internet, bike rentals, outdoor movie screening, and guest pick-up, the hotel offers easy access to several exciting adventures on the nearby Bomun Resort, including horseback riding, hiking trails, golf courses and Bomun Lake.

The-K Hotel Gyeongju (더 케이 호텔 경주)

19.4Km 25568 2021-02-10

45, Expo-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-8100

The-K Hotel Gyeongju is a four-star hotel situated against the serene backdrop of Bomun Lake in the historic city of Gyeongju. The hotel is equipped with pleasant facilities in order to provide a better service to visitors.

The-K Hotel Gyeongju Spa World (더케이경주호텔 스파온천)

19.4Km 76541 2021-02-23

45, EXPO-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-770-9260

Spa World in The-K Hotel Gyeongju opened in June 2001 and aims to guarantee guest satisfaction with excellent amenities, such as their sauna facilities, hot springs, sports center, and swimming pool. The hot springs were developed by using all-natural hot spring water from 630 meters underground. Spa World's hot spring water is famous for having a high concentration of alkaline (9.12 pH). Impurities in the water are filtered out, boosting the beneficial effects of hot spring water on the skin, muscle fatigue, and back pains.

Hotel Valentine [Korea Quality] / 발렌타인 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.4Km 172 2020-12-10

465-28, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-748-3232, +82-10-7556-2831

Hotel Valentine is located within Bomun Tourist Complex of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Thanks to its location, it is a great place for both tourism and leisure activities: guests can reach the Gyeongju World Amusement Park, Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park, and Bomun Lake in 10 to 15 minutes by foot, and other sights in downtown Gyeongju like Cheomseongdae Observatory, Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, and Hwangnidangil Road in 10 minutes by car, making the hotel an ideal base camp for exploration in Gyeongju. Hotel Valentine also prides itself over its great views: standing on the terrace of the room brings one to a great view over the Bomun Lake and the Tourist Complex. Bomunjeong Pavilion, a popular destination for cherry blossoms in spring, is located in front of Hotel.

There are 41 rooms, divided into different types like the Couple Room, Ondol (heated floor) Room, and Special Room, All rooms are fitted with high-speed Internet cables and wireless Internet, as well as TV, makeup table, minibar, air conditioning, toiletries, and hairdryers. The Special Room adds cooking facilities, and is divided into the bedroom, living room, and the kitchen, making it ideal for small gatherings or family trips. Other guests can opt to cook in the common kitchen or the outdoor grill. Other amenities include the 165㎡-wide relaxation room, fitted with sofas and tables; business room, equipped with computers and printers; a fitness studio; and a karaoke.

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