Gyeongsangbuk-do
Places to visit in Seongju-gun
This area has old villages, royal placenta chambers, forests, and lakes. Walk through Seongbaksup Forest and Hangae Village, then continue to historic sites and lakeside paths.
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Places to visit
9 placesSeongju Seongbak Forest
A forest of old big willow trees. Walk across the open grassland and beneath the large trees, and look at the shapes of the old trees.
View on mapSejong Daewangja Taesil Site
A historic site with royal placenta chambers associated with King Sejong's princes. See the stone containers and monuments arranged across a wooded hill.
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An old village lined with traditional houses along stone walls. Take in the quiet scenery of tiled-roof and thatched houses and narrow lanes against the mountain slopes.
View on mapSeongjuho Lakeside Trail
A trail along a lake surrounded by mountains. Enjoy the calm lake views from waterside boardwalks and the nearby forest.
View on mapSeongju Ara World
This water recreation facility on Seongju Lake has an inflatable play structure, a dock, and a children's pool. Enjoy water activities and boat experiences.
View on mapMuheulgugok Valley
Nine scenic spots line the Daegacheon Stream. In Seongju, they include Bongbiam, Hangangdae, Muhakjeong, and Seonbawi. Enjoy the mountain scenery along the water and striking rock formations.
View on mapGayasan National Park
This 1,433-meter mountain park stretches across Seongju-gun in Gyeongbuk and Hapcheon-gun and Geochang-gun in Gyeongnam. Explore the mountain scenery around its striking peaks and Hongnyudong Valley.
View on mapWon Buddhist Seongju Sacred Site
This is the birthplace of Jeongsan Song Gyu, the second head of Won Buddhism, and his brother Jusan Song Do-seong. The pilgrimage site includes a restored birthplace, a memorial stele, and a commemorative worship hall.
View on mapSeongju Seongsan-dong Ancient Tombs
This historic site has a large cluster of burial mounds in Seongsan-ri, Seongju-eup. Explore the tombs and the area's history.
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Scenes of the area
- Enjoy a day out in Seongju-gun.
- Seongju's mountains and valleys.
- Ancient tombs and a sacred site of Won Buddhism.