Location: Gimje
What to do and see in Gimje, South Korea: The Best Places and Tips
Gimje in South Korea, from Asia region, is best know for Sacred & Religious Sites. Discover best things to do in Gimje with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
1. Geumsansa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By iiminimeii - Kingston, Canada
I did the weekend templestay program. But the temple is open everyday for regular visitors.
The program was really well organised and foreigner-friendly. By that I mean there was a special assistant who was by our side the entire weekend translating korean to English to make sure we didn't miss out on a single activity or talk with monks.
Food, vegetarian of course, is honestly one of the best korean foods I've had.
2. Eunpa Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By D M - Tucson
There is a large, well lighted maintained dirt/asphalt path around the lake with music on portions of it. The scenery is incredible especially in the fall and spring. On Saturday nights in the warmer seasons there is usually a few live bands at the two small amphitheaters they have set up. The bridge in the evening is lit up in many colors and there are spectacular views of the surrounding city towers. It is a excellent place to walk or slowly ride a bike. There are city bikes for rent at several spots. There is also a paddle boat rental, you can cruise around in a duck shaped paddle boat. At sunset the bugs, especially mosquitoes can be overwhelming certain times of the year (I got over 80 bites on both legs once!), use anti mosquito spray or wear long pants. The locals will be covered head to toe at times. Once it is completely dark there are less bugs.
3. Byeokgolje Museum of Agricutural Culture
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Myria-Korea - Seoul, South Korea
한국 최초의 고대저수지인 벽골제는 백제 시대 330년에 건설되었으며, 공사의 기술력에 이르기까지 높은 수준으로 평가받고 있다. '벼의 고을'이라는 '볏골'이 '碧骨'이라는 한자로 쓰이게 되었다는 것이 일반적인 유래다. 오랜 시간 많은 변화를 거치며 현재는 터만 남은 것이 1963년 사적 111호로 지정되었고, 1975년에는 발굴작업 이후 1990년대 말부터 점차적으로 농업을 주제로 한 전시관들을 개관하여 테마관광지로 개발하게 되었으며, 1999년부터 '지평선 축제'를 개최하며 새롭게 발전하고 있다. 벽골제의 흔적을 보기는 쉽지 않지만, 농경사주제 및 체험관, 벽천미술관, 농경문화박물관을 관람할 수 있으며, 벽골제의 전설과 관계된 쌍용 조형물을 포함한 야외의 다양한 전시물들도 볼거리가 된다. 농어촌곧사 동진지사는 2013년 기존 김제시내에 위치한 동진수리민속박물관의 유물들을 농경문화박물관에 기증하여 2014년 이를 관내 '동진관'으로 개관함으로써 최고 수준의 농경문화 산실의 역할을 하게 되었다. 시내에서 조금 떨어져 있다는 점으로 평소에는 조용한 편인 듯.
4. Iksan Jungang Cheyuk Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Joseph H - Lima, Peru
Blossoms where very beautiful. The food was ok. But the park and activities I found interesting and fun. A walk through the park ground has many tombs and trails for visitors to hike on the terrain was not difficult and the trails well marked.
5. Hanji Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By YusMY - Kuala Lumpur
This museum is located inside the Jeonju Paper Mills. A paper factory actually. It was located about 20-30 min by taxi. Since we departed from our guesthouse, we took taxi to the museum. Advisable for you to write down the full address and the phone number and showed it to the taxi driver. Don't assume they know where this place is, more often than not, they don't. Once you have arrived here, you need to register your name at the main gate. Once registered, proceed to the building not far from the main gate. You will be greeted by the friendly staff. They will show you the exhibition halls and you may proceed with your tour from there. You will end your tour by making hanji yourself and keep it as souvenir. It took me about 1 hour plus to complete the tour.
6. Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By hanuelsurfer311 - Wabash, Indiana
World Cup Stadium is quite the experience whether you want to watch a game on the jumbo screen or to watch a live game of Cheonbuk National University's soccer team. Both are highly recommendable and adviseable. Whether its the smell of the dried squid, noodles, or shrimp chips~there's something to be said about watching a sporting event at the stadium vs. anywhere else in the city.
7. Jeonju National Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By SKinSK - Korea
I live near the museum, so I have visited a few times. There are various exhibits focusing on local history and always some new temporary exhibit, so I always feel like I get something new. The info in English can be limited--very hot or miss. Often Koreans who are visiting can help, and my intermediate Korean get me by. The displays are usually pretty easy to "look and see". The grounds are lovely and the gift shop is a nice place to shop without inflated prices.
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