Jirisan National Park

First designated national park in South Korea, Jirisan covers three provinces (Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do), four counties and one city. No wonder it is the largest mountain-type national park in Korea, full of various animals and plants. The park has a number of trails from easy to hard, featuring breathtaking views and temples to enjoy. 

Samseonggung

A shire created in 1983 for paying homage to the three mythical founders (father-son-grandson trio) in Korea. Apart from its main shrine hall (Cheongung), the place holds many wood and stone poles, which are believed to ward off the evil spirits, and a unique Jade Comma Pond. The jade coloured pond has the shape of a comma (half of Yin and Yang) and adds a beautiful backdrop view to the shrine. 

House of Choi Champan

 A traditional house offering stunning views of the surrounding areas and the green tea fields around it. The place has become famous for being the setting for the famous Korean novel “The Land” (Toji). It consists of fourteen hanok (traditional) houses, giving one a great insight of how Korea was back in Joseon dynasty. 

K-drama location: The Moon Embracing The Sun" ; "Arang and the Magistrate" ; "Gu Family Book" ; "The Face Reader" ;  "Gunman in Joseon" ; "Six Flying Dragons" ; "Love in the Moonlight" ; "Legend of the Blue Sea" ; "Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People" and "My Sassy Girl".

Ssanggyesa Temple

Built during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok in 722, this stunning temple can be found on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain. Although the temple was badly affected by the Imjin War (1592-1598), it was later rebuilt to the current state. Apart from its historical value, the temple is also known for its 6km stretch of cherry blossom trees, nearby Burilpokpo Falls and a large tea plantation.

P.S.This temple offers temple stay programs. 

Hwagaejangteo Market

One of the five biggest traditional markets in South Korea, it offers a number of local products and delicacies you can enjoy (i.e. antiques, souvenirs, pancakes, local teas, etc.). This local market has also been used as a background setting in a novel “Yeokma” (stagecoach) written by the author Kim Dong-ri.

Hadong Rail Bike

This fun Rail Bike trail of  5.2km takes you from Bukcheon Station to Yangbo Station and back. The bikes have electric batteries making it easy to enjoy for everyone.  The ride also offers stunning views of the flower fields, beautiful year-round and a 1.2km tunnel decorated with fairy lights making it ever more stunning.