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Yeongju offers two World Heritage sites, Buseoksa and Sosuseowon, Museom Village's single-log bridge and Jukgye Gugok's forests. Buddhist and scholarly culture balance with wellness.

• World heritage at Buseoksa and Sosuseowon
• Traditional waterside scenery at Museom Village
• Valleys and autumn foliage at Jukgye Gugok

Highlights

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Buseoksa Temple

Muryangsujeon Hall, stone terraces and Sobaeksan views reveal the architecture and spiritual ideas of Korea's mountain temples.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy

Korea's first royally chartered Confucian academy is a World Heritage site where you can explore the roots of Neo-Confucian education and scholarly culture.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Museom Village

Traditional homes in a river bend, white sand and a single-log bridge create a distinctive village scene.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Jukgye Gugok Valley

Jukgye Gugok Valley is a scenic attraction in Yeongju-si. Take your time exploring its characteristic scenery and spaces to experience the local atmosphere.

Local flavors

Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA ARS / Public Domain

Yeongju apples

Yeongju's signature apples grow in orchards south of Sobaeksan, with rich sweetness and fragrance.

Photo: 한국관광공사

Grilled Yeongju Hanwoo beef

Grilled Yeongju Hanwoo beef managed under the city's certification standards.

Before you travel

Festivals and seasons

Plan your trip

Photo and information sources

• Buseoksa Temple · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Sosuseowon Confucian Academy · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Museom Village · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Jukgye Gugok Valley · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Yeongju apples · Scott Bauer, USDA ARS / Public Domain
• Grilled Yeongju Hanwoo beef · 한국관광공사

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