Jangsu

Jangsu sits at an average elevation of 500 meters and is often called the 'Roof of Jeonbuk.' The region is famous for the Jangsu Horse Leisure Park, a center for horse breeding and equestrian sports featuring vast pastures and modern riding facilities. Nature enthusiasts appreciate Banghwa-dong Valley, Korea's first forest camping resort, known for its cool streams and dense woods. The town is also the birthplace of Nongae, a patriotic heroine of the Joseon period, whose shrine (Uiam-sa) is a major cultural landmark. Gastronomically, Jangsu is renowned for its premium 'Hanwoo' beef and high-quality apples, which benefit from the cool highland climate. Access is most convenient by car via the Daejeon-Tongyeong Expressway. The best time to visit is autumn during the apple harvest and the Jangsu Red Festival, which celebrates apples, beef, and omija berries. Jangsu gives a refreshing escape into nature, convenient for families and equestrians seeking tranquility and top-tier local produce.

Nearby cities

Daejeon

Daejeon is Korea's hub for science and technology, famous for its research institutes and the Expo Park.

Pohang

A major industrial and maritime hub known for its impressive Homigot Sunrise Square and the annual international fireworks festival.

Gyeongju

The former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom, known as 'the museum without walls' for its abundance of historical sites.

Andong

Known as the capital of Korean spiritual culture, famous for the Hahoe Folk Village and the Andong Mask Dance Festival.

Gimcheon

A major inland transportation hub where several major highways and railway lines intersect.

Yeongju

A city known for its rich Confucian history, Buseoksa Temple, and its specialty product, ginseng.

Mungyeong

A city known for its historic mountain pass, Mungyeong Saejae, and its coal mining past.

Taebaek

Taebaek is South Korea's highest city, known for its coal mining heritage and stunning alpine scenery.

Samcheok

A city of underground wonders and picturesque coastal adventures.

Cheongsong

Cheongsong is a UNESCO Global Geopark known for the dramatic cliffs of Juwangsan and Korea's sweetest apples.

Muju

A premier destination for outdoor sports, known for its ski resort, the Taekwondowon, and the annual firefly festival.

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Geochang

Geochang is a scenic mountain city known for its international theater festival and the stunning landscape of Suseungdae.

Boeun

Home to the historic Beopjusa Temple and the majestic peaks of Songnisan National Park.

Bonghwa

A scenic mountain retreat famous for its pine mushrooms, traditional villages, and the scenic V-Train forest railway.

Yeongyang

A remote mountain paradise known for its crystal-clear starry skies and the preservation of Korean literary traditions.

History & landmarks

Bulguksa Temple

A head Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Gyeongju, considered a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom.

Nature

Homigot Cape

The easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula, famous for its 'Hands of Harmony' sculpture and as the best place to see the first sunrise…

Ulleungdo Island Coast

A volcanic island in the Sea of Japan with a dramatically steep and rocky coastline.

More places

Jirisan National Park

The first and largest national park in South Korea, home to diverse flora and fauna, including the Asiatic black bear.

Gumi Electronics Complex

One of the largest inland industrial complexes in South Korea, focusing on electronics manufacturing, especially displays and mobile devi…

Cheongnyangsan Mountain

A mountain in Bonghwa known for its dramatic rocky peaks, deep gorges, and a long sky bridge.

Juwang Valley

The main valley in Juwangsan National Park, known for its towering rock walls, waterfalls, and Daejeonsa Temple at its entrance.

Cheomseongdae Observatory

The oldest surviving astronomical observatory in East Asia.

Juwangsan National Park

A national park known for its unique rocky peaks, deep valleys, and waterfalls.

Naeyeonsan Mountain Valley

A valley near Pohang, renowned for its chain of 12 waterfalls that wind through a deep gorge.

Seokguram Grotto

An artificially created stone temple on Mount Tohamsan, housing a monumental Buddha statue.