A useful place to get your bearings, watch a film or escape bad weather.
To get here, board a bus at a stop on the bus terminal side of Haemang-ro, and ride it to the cinema stop.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
27.07 MILES
This maeul (village) has more than 800 hanok (traditional wooden homes), making it one of the largest such concentrations in the country. Virtually all of…
27.29 MILES
Eclectic, colourful murals adorn the walls of this shantytown, on a hill overlooking Jeonju's hanok maeul. It's slowly gentrifying, meaning several spots…
25.42 MILES
This mountain fortress covers the forested hill of Buso-san (106m) and once shielded the Baekje capital of Sabi within its walls. Structures such as the…
25.43 MILES
This park, which contains Moaksan (794m), is a popular destination for hikers on weekends. The main attraction is the temple, Geumsan-sa, which dates to…
26.9 MILES
This palace is home to shrines, storehouses and guardrooms relating to the Confucian rituals once held here. There is also a replica portrait of Yi Seong…
24.2 MILES
In July, this pond explodes with colour as thousands of lotus flowers bloom. The Buyeo SeoDong Lotus Festival that month also transforms the surrounding…
24.68 MILES
Join Korean couples who hire paddle boats in this charming park; particularly nice are the views of lotus lilies in July.
25.54 MILES
This temple inside Moak-san Provincial Park dates to AD 599. On the left is a museum and a hall with carvings of 500 unique Buddha helpers.
Nearby Jeollabuk-do attractions
1. Gunsan Modern History Museum
2.06 MILES
The highlight here is a reconstruction of a typical Gunsan block during the 1930s, under Japanese rule. Be sure to pick up a pamphlet, which includes a…
21.88 MILES
One of the most popular beaches on the west coast, the big draws here are the 2km stretch of white sand backed by a fir-tree forest, shellfish hunting…
23.5 MILES
Adjacent to a modern-day paper factory, this museum covers the history and processes involved in making hanji (traditional Korean paper) and also shows…
24.2 MILES
In July, this pond explodes with colour as thousands of lotus flowers bloom. The Buyeo SeoDong Lotus Festival that month also transforms the surrounding…
24.55 MILES
Despite being outnumbered 10 to one, General Gyebaek led his army of 5000 in a last stand against the final Silla and Chinese onslaught in AD 660…
24.68 MILES
Join Korean couples who hire paddle boats in this charming park; particularly nice are the views of lotus lilies in July.
24.73 MILES
Compared to many temples in Jeollabuk-do, Naeso-sa is a bit underwhelming. Originally built in AD 633 and last renovated in the 19th century, its…
24.75 MILES
This museum houses one of the best collections of Baekje artefacts, and has extensive English captions, making it a good place to get a primer on pre…