City in North Jeolla, South Korea
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Gimje (김제시) is a city in North Jeolla where you can visit various temples. There are distinctive temples, including Geumsan Temple, which has a unique type of stupa, Manghaesa Temple overlooking the sea, and Gwisinsa Temple with a unique name. It is also good to visit the Arirang Literature Museum, which contains the story of the novel Arirang by novelist Cho Jung-rae.
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금산사
In fact, it is a temple that any Korean citizen must have heard at least once, because it was a place of misfortune where Gyeon Hwon, the king of Later Baekje, was forcibly detained by his eldest son, Shingum, in the late Three Kingdoms Period in the early Goryeo Dynasty.
The Arirang Literature Museum was built in the Byeokgolje Museum Complex in Gimje on May 16, 2003 to establish Gimje's identity as a place of literature and history in the epic novel Arirang by writer Cho Jung-rae (1943~) and to share the literary spirit and historical consciousness contained in Arirang with more people.
망해사
A Buddhist temple overlooking the Yellow Sea and the nearby islands. The temple has a long history dating back to the Silla period and was rebuilt several times during the Joseon dynasty. It is known for its coastal scenery and was designated a nationally recognized scenic site in 2024.
귀신사
A historic Buddhist temple traditionally believed to have been founded by the monk Uisang in 676 during the Unified Silla period. Its grounds contain Daejeokgwangjeon Hall, a nationally designated Treasure, along with a three-story stone pagoda, a stupa and stone animal sculptures. The temple is situated in a quiet village near Moaksan Mountain.
김제 지평선축제
Held late September and early October, this is a festival celebrating Korea's traditional farming culture.
부거리 옹기가마
It is a space where pottery was made during the Joseon Dynasty and is making efforts to make pottery again. Anyone can experience pottery, so let's try it.
금산사
It is a temple located at the southwest foot of Moaksan Mountain, Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, and is the headquarters of the 17th parish of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
대흥각
Daeheunggak, an old Chinese restaurant with a tradition of more than 40 years in Gimje. The traces of time can be seen throughout the store, including red-painted menus and antique chairs.
A traditional market refers to a traditional market in which small merchants gather and sell various goods directly. Starting from regular markets held by people such as the 3-day market and the 5-day market, which have been handed down since the Joseon Dynasty, these days, permanent markets with a coalition structure of small merchants are the mainstream.
This restaurant is a hidden restaurant. It might be hard to find it because it's in the countryside, but let's make sure to go. Menu: spicy chicken soup, shirimp soup, rice
You can taste a lot of sundae gukbap and Gimje rice. Recommended for big eaters. Menu: Sundae soup
It is a taste that even foreigners can easily like. Menu: raw meat(cow) Bibimbap
It consists of Korean traditional ocher rooms. If you go in winter, you will be able to enjoy the warm floor of the room.
It is a house built on a tree. It's a nice guest house with a cafe. It's a choice you won't regret.
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