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Gunsan City, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Modern History Street, Chowon Photo Store, Sinheungdong Japanese Style Hirotsu House, and Dongguksa Temple, South Korea
A day trip to Gunsan from Jeonju, South Korea. I visited various locations related to Korea’s modernizing period, from the early 1900s to the 1940s. 226
Jeonju Nanjang and Jeonju Gaeksa-gil, South Korea
Jeonju Nanjang is a small 1970s-themed area located near the Hanok Village. The Gaeksa-gil is a street with shopping stores that are popular with young adults. 225
Jeonju Innocity, Deokjin Park, and Arboretum, South Korea
Deokjin Park is a park for the general public in Jeonju. Jeonju Innocity is a new city built with many research facilities, and Jeonju Arboretum is a large botanical garden. 224
Jeonju Hanok Village, South Korea
Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea. The town features over 800 Korean traditional houses, known as ‘Hanok’. The town is renowned among Koreans and tourists for its traditional buildings, which stand in stark contrast to the modern city surrounding it. 223
Daejeon City, Daedong Sky Park, Modern History Exhibition Hall, and Hanbat Arboretum, South Korea
From Daedong Sky Park, a panoramic view of Daejeon city is visible. The Modern History Exhibition Hall displays photos and shows videos on the past 80 years of Daejeon’s history. Hanbat Arboretum is a vast arboretum in Daejeon. 222
Buyeo Baekje Cultural Land, South Korea
Baekje Cultural Land is a Korean historical theme park situated in Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is the largest historical theme park in the country, built to preserve the history and culture of the Baekje kingdom. 221
Buyeo Gungnamji Pond, Jeongnimsaji Temple, and Busosanseong Fortress, South Korea
The Gungnamji Pond is Korea’s first artificial pond, created by King Mu of the Baekje Dynasty. The Jeongnimsaji Temple features a granite pagoda from the late Baekje period, which has been designated National Treasure No. 9. The Busosanseong Fortress is a mud fortress dating back to the 6th century, situated on a forested mountain. 220
Gongju City, Gongju, South Korea
Gongju is a small city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Approximately 1,500 years ago, it served as the Baekje capital for 30 years. 219
Gongju Magoksa, the Mountain Temple, South Korea
Magoksa is the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Gongju, South Korea. The temple was established in 640 by Vinaya Master Jajang Yulsa. 218