Moaksan Mountain (모악산)

10.5Km 2024-04-07

Gui-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Moaksan Mountain is a mountain with an elevation of 793 meters, spanning across Gui-myeon in Wanju-gun, and Geumsan-myeon in Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do. It overlooks the Honam Plain, a major agricultural region in Korea, and houses the precious Buddhist cultural heritage site, Geumsansa Temple, along with its subsidiary hermitages. To the north of the mountain lies the beautiful Gui Reservoir, and there are walking paths around the reservoir, providing a pleasant walking experience.

Oseongje Reservoir (오성제 저수지)

10.9Km 2024-10-21

Daeheung-ri, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Oseongje Reservoir provides a natural rest area for locals with a waterside path. Located nearby is a gallery and photo spot. The area quickly became a must-visit attraction after featuring in BTS' 2019 Summer Package.

Barangsan Garden (바랑산가든)

10.9Km 2024-04-07

192 Daeyul 2-gil, Geumgu-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do

Barangsan Garden is a maeuntang (spicy fish stew) restaurant where visitors can enjoy their meal while admiring the scenery of Daeyul Reservoir. Their flagship dish is the megi tang (spicy catfish stew) made by boiling wild catfish and dried radish in a perilla seeds broth with seasoning. Other popular menu items include jap tang (assorted spicy seafood stew) made with freshwater fish and minmul jangeo gui (grilled freshwater eel).

Bibinakan (비비낙안)

11.1Km 2024-10-15

26 Bibijeong-gil, Samnye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Climbing the steep stairs leading to Bibinakan affords one a view of the open lawn and view of the cafe where BTS members sat comfortably. The scenery of Wanju and the leisurely flow of the Mangyeonggang River as well as downtown Jeonju can be seen in a panoramic view without obstruction. Especially when the sun goes down, the sunset over the river is spectacular scenery.

Happydream (행복드림한옥)

11.1Km 2024-08-05

181-21 , Bongseoan-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-247-0050, +82-10-3677-5339

Dueok Happydream Village is located in Bongseo-gol, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do - a location said to be one of the most propitious in Korea, owing to the surrounding mountains’ resemblance to the Bonghwang mythical bird. The guesthouse’s tile-roofed buildings are set in a wide grassy yard against a background of green mountains. As well as accomodation the village operates various nature and traditional culture experience programs, some of which take place at the guesthouse. The rooms are small but clean and comfy, and with the doors open offer scenic views.

Wanju Songgwangsa Temple (송광사(완주))

11.2Km 2024-04-07

255-16, Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-243-8091

Songgwangsa Temple in Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do has a unique history that spans a period of over a thousand years. For many years the temple lay incomplete until Monk Bojo Chejing began reconstruction in the 7th year of King Gyeongmun of Silla (AD 867). The temple was destroyed at one point in time, but Master Monk Jinul prayed that it be rebuilt. In accordance with his fervent hopes, in the 1600s the monk’s followers rebuilt a number of the temple’s halls and buildings, many of which can still be seen today. The temple is also remembered as the temple that King Injo helped rebuild with the hope that his two sons, who had been taken hostage by the Qing dynasty during the Byeongjahoran War (Chinese invasion of Korea in 1636), would be returned safely and that Buddha would heal the nation.

One of the Korea’s four major temples, Songgwangsa is home to Jijangbosal and Siwangsang statues (found in Jijangjeon Hall), a Seokgayeorae statue, and 500 Nahansang statues (found in Nahanjeon Hall). The temple is also home to eight Tangible Cultural Assets and four Treasured Cultural Assets: Daeungjeon Hall, the Samsebulsang statues, the bell-tower, and the Sacheonwangsang statue.

Beloved for its historical significance as well as its beauty, the temple draws throngs of worshipers throughout the year. In spring, many tourists flock to the area to explore the temple and walk through the nearby cherry blossom tunnels. A worthwhile attraction for visitors of all ages, the temple is particularly well-suited for those with mobility problems since it is located on ground level.

Wanju Samrye Culture & Arts Village (완주 삼례문화예술촌)

11.9Km 2024-04-07

81-13, Samnyeyeok-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-290-3862

Samrye Culture & Arts Village is an art village also referred to as "Samsamyeyemimi." Once used as a granary and an official residence during the Japanese administration, it has now become a village of art. The village consists of Design Museum, Visual Media Art Gallery, Kim Sang-rym Carpentry Shop (Wood Works), and Book Museum and offers a variety of programs during exhibition events and art festivals.

Wanju Samrye Strawberry Festival (완주삼례딸기대축제)

12.0Km 2025-03-07

42 Donghak-ro, Samnye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Samrye Nonghyup: +82-63-291-2711 Wanju Foundation for Arts & Culture: +82-63-262-3955

The Wanju Samrye Strawberry Festival offers visitors fresh and delicious strawberries, lively performances, engaging events, and various hands-on experience programs. The festival is a great opportunity to create unforgettable memories with friends, families, and loved ones.

Gwisinsa Temple - Gimje (귀신사 - 김제)

12.0Km 2024-04-07

40, Cheongdo 6-gil, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-548-0917

Gwisinsa, located in Cheongdo Village, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, is now a temple of the Jogye Order, but once belonged to the Haweom Order. The temple is widely believed to have been established by the great monk Uisang Daesa during the 16th year of King Munmu (676). However, some experts site the existence of the Namgeunseok stone animal sculpture as proof that the temple was originally the private temple of King Beop of the Baekje Kingdom.

Throughout history, the temple has had many names—Guksinsa, Gwisinsa, Gusunsa, and Gwisinsa (same English spelling, different meaning)—but not much is known about when the temple was called by which name. On the temple grounds are a 3-story stone pagoda and some stone sculptures including seoksu (animal statues) and budo (a stupa in honor of a great master). Inside the temple are Daejeokgwangjeon Hall (Treasure No.826), Myeongbujeon Hall, and Gongyangjib Chamber (a chamber for Buddhist offerings).

NocWoonJae (녹운재)

12.7Km 2024-12-23

472-18 , Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-4450-6565

Nokwoonjae is a guest hanok in Oseong Hanok Village, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It comprises two houses built on sloping land - Naunchae above and Unahchae below - with a corridor connecting the two. All rooms are built of timber and red clay - beneficial to both mind and body - and have large windows to let you enjoy natural views and breezes.Toast, jam, and milk are provided for breakfast, and self-catering is possible. Sagunja painting and tea ceremony experiences are offered, while local visitor destinations include Songgwangsa Temple, Wibongsa Temple, the 60m Wibong Falls (one of Wanseon’s ‘Eight Splended Views’) and Jeonju Hanok Village.

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