Tag: “Korea”

16 places found.

  1. Gatbawi

    One of the most well known attractions on Mt. Palgong (Palgongsan) is Gatbawi: a giant stone Buddha atop one of the peaks, with a large stone “hat” on his head.

  2. Joint Security Area, Korean Demilitarized Zone

    The Joint Security Area (JSA) or Panmunjom, often called the "Truce Village" in both the media and various military accounts, is the only portion of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where South and North Korean forces stand face-to-face. The section is reserved between the two Koreas for diplomatic engagements, and until March 1991 was also the site of military negotiations between North Korea and the United Nations Command (UNC).

  3. Bullo Dong Tombs

    Located just to the north of Daegu (roughly behind the Daegu International Airport), the Bullo Dong Tomb park contains over 200 traditional Korean tombs dating from 37 BC to 935 AD. The best time to visit the tombs is in springtime, when the tumuli are covered in lush carpets of flowers.

  4. Pagye Temple (Pagyesa)

    Pagye Temple (Pagyesa) is located just north of Daegu on Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan). This Buddhist temple was founded in 804AD, although all of the structures on site have been reconstructed numerous times over the years.

  5. Donghwa Temple (Donghwasa)

    This Buddhist temple, located on Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan), just north of Daegu, was founded in 493AD.

  6. Beomeo Temple (Beomeosa)

    This Buddhist temple located in Busan, South Korea, was originally constructed in 678. The temple has been fully restored and is a beautiful place to visit.