Traditional Hanji (Korean paper) experience amidst the foothills of Joryeong Mountain

Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun borders Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, with Mt. Joryeong as its boundary. It is also the place where Danwon Kim Hong-do served as the county governor during the Joseon Dynasty. Shinpung Traditional Hanji Village is a place with a good environment for the growth of mulberry trees, which are the material for Hanji, and you can try your hand at making traditional Hanji. It is a journey to visit famous sites at the foot of Joryeong Mountain, including the rock-carved Buddha in Yeonpung-ri, Suok Falls, and Joryeong Mountain Natural Recreation Forest.

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Yeonpung Holy Ground (Yeonpung Martyrdom Holy Ground)

The Catholic Yeonpung Shrine is the site of the Catholic Church, including Choo Sun-ok, Lee Yun-il, Kim Byeong-suk, Kim Mal-dang, and Kim Maru, who stayed in Yeonpung to preserve their faith after the Sinhae Rebellion in the 15th year of King Jeongjo's reign (1791) in the Joseon Dynasty. This is a place where people were executed during the Shinyugyo Rebellion in the first year of King Sunjo's reign (1801), and has been a sanctuary for the Catholic Church since 1974.\n

Shinpung Traditional Hanji Experience

We produce Korean paper using pure domestic mulberry trees. If you contact us and visit us at any time, we operate an experiential learning center to provide an opportunity to experience and feel the beauty of Korea's unique traditions and cherish traditional values. There is a pottery studio nearby, so you can purchase pottery and small items.\n

Rock-carved Buddha in Wonpung-ri, Goesan (Seated Buddha in Wonpung-ri, Goesan)

It is a rare example in Korea of ​​a rock-carved Buddha with two Buddha statues placed side by side in a hollow dug out of a large rock as high as 12 meters. A smile spreads across the face, including the round face, narrow eyes, and wide mouth, giving a stubborn yet merciful feeling.\n

Suokjeong Tourist Attraction

Suokjeong Tourist Complex is located in Sinpung-ri, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, 10 minutes away from Suanbo-myeon toward Mungyeong on National Highway No. 3. From Suokjeong, you can walk to Mungyeong Saejae Gate 3, and the slope to Mungyeong Saejae Gate 1 is gentle and the scenery is good, making it a suitable place for group tours and photography. On the way back, taking a hot spring bath at Suanbo is perfect for recovering from fatigue. \n

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest

It is a forest rest area created to contribute to the health, recreation, and emotional development of city residents by taking advantage of the forest's public functions such as dense forests, clear water and air, and beautiful natural scenery. The 17 forest houses are equipped with sinks, gas stoves, and heating facilities, and there are various rest facilities such as a sledding slope in all seasons, so many people visit this place from all over the country.\n