Unjoru Historic House

This temple is renowned for its unique architectural features and breathtaking views. The temple is situated on a 20-meter-high cliff, with the Yaksa-jeon Hall built using distinctive construction techniques. Inside the Yaksa-jeon, a stone-carved Buddha statue is etched into the cliff, with a legend suggesting that the revered monk Wonhyo carved it with his fingernail. From the temple's summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Gurye, including the winding Seomjin River, expansive plains, and the majestic ridges of Jirisan Mountain.

The Gurye 300-ri Cherry Blossom Festival is held along the 129 km of the nation's longest cherry blossom road in Gurye, Jeollanam-do. This festival embodies the dreams and hopes of the Gurye community, celebrating the harmony of nature, people, history, and culture, while showcasing the beauty and value of Gurye.

Nogodan is a famous starting point of the Jirisan ridge trail, offering a 25.5-kilometer route along Imgeollyeong, Banya Peak, Tokki Peak, Byeoksoryeong, and Seseok Flat to Cheonwang Peak. Considered one of Jirisan's three main peaks alongside Cheonwang and Banya Peaks, Nogodan provides stunning seasonal views, including the sea of clouds, spring azaleas, summer daylilies, autumn foliage, and winter snow-covered landscapes.

The Jirisan Namak Festival is a traditional folk cultural event held annually around April 20th in Gurye, Jeollanam-do. Rooted in the Jirisan Mountain Deity Ritual, it features a variety of cultural programs, including traditional rites, performances, exhibitions, and community activities. The festival aims to honor the mountain spirit and promote local heritage and unity.

Hwaeomsa, one of the things that comes to mind when thinking of Gurye, is home to numerous cultural treasures and can be considered an immortal work. It is the head temple of the 19th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and was designated as Historic Site No. 505 in 2009.
The temple is grand and elegant, regarded as a cradle of Korea's long-standing Buddhist culture. It is said to have been founded in 544 by the monk Yeongi during the 22nd year of King Seong of Baekje, and its name was derived from the two characters of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra (Hwaeomgyeong). Passing through the Iljumun Gate, Geumgangmun Gate, and Cheonwangmun Gate, and circling Bojeru Pavilion, visitors can take in the magnificent layout of Hwaeomsa at a glance.

Surak Waterfall, with a height of 15 meters, cascades between rugged rocks and offers stunning surrounding scenery, making it one of the ten most scenic spots in Gurye.
The waterfall is famous as a "water-hitting waterfall," traditionally visited by local residents after rice planting and weeding to relieve back pain and neuralgia. Word spread that it could help with conditions such as neuralgia, arthritis, muscle pain, and postpartum discomfort, attracting large crowds during midsummer. In fact, a 2013 survey by the Jeonnam Institute of Health and Environment found that Surak Waterfall emits a significant amount of negative oxygen ions.