Gunsan

Gunsan was a major port during the Japanese occupation, and was left relatively unscathed through the Korean War. As a result there is a great deal of Japanese and history and architecture still left. Gunsan has a population of 270,000 and its area is about 396 km².

By train

• Gunsan Station

  phone: +82 1544-7788
  address: 197, Naeheung 2-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  connects the town to Iksan and the wider Korean rail network.

By plane

• Gunsan AirportHad (in 2015) 2 flights a day each way to Jeju Island.

By car

From Seoul, it takes about 2 hours to drive here depending on traffic.

There are bus stops everywhere in this city. They connect well to other areas as well, so if you need to get to a tourist spot, it's not too difficult. If you purchase a transportation card, transferring is free. You can get and recharge these at any convenience store. Also, you can take a taxi. There are many taxi companies such as Gunsan Privately Owned Taxi Saemanguem (+1577-9425).

• Gunsan Modern History Museum

  address: Jangmi-dong 1-67, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  History of the city, including its maritime heritage and the period of Japanese colonial rule.

• Modern Art Museum

  address: Haemang-ro 230, Jangmi-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk_do
  Housed in a former Japanese colonial bank building.

• Modern History Experience CenterFormer foreigner residential area during colonial times, it is now a history museum.

• Dongguksa TempleProbably the only remaining Buddhist temple in Korea that was constructed in the Japanese style.

• Gunsan Impi StationOne of Korea's oldest stations, built in 1912. Now a rail museum and sculpture gallery. But now it is a abandoned railway station.

• Marine MonumentMonument placed where South Korean marines held the line against overwhelming communist forces during the Korean War.

• Chae Man-Sik Literature Museum

  address: Gangbyeon-ro 449, Guam-dong, Gunsan-si, Jelloabuk-do
  A museum to the famous Korean satirical writer during the Japanese occupation.

• Jinpo Marine Park

  phone: +82 63-445-4472
  address: 1-4 Jangmi-dong
  Military museum with ships and planes.

• Gunsan Modern Architecture

  address: Haemang-ro 214, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  Gunsan Contemporary Architecture Centre created by the Japanese occupation of the typical financial company, Joseon Bank a place.

• Wolmyeong Park

  phone: +82 063-454-3337
  address: Wolmeyonggongwon 1-gil 48, Haemang-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  It is connected to Wolmyeong Mountain, which is a symbol of Gunsan City, as well as Changgye Mountain, Seollim Mountain, Mubangbang Mountain, and Mt. If you go up the park along the promenade between the ridge and valley, you can see the Gunsan city area, Geumgang Hagduk, West Sea, Outer Harbor, Airfield and Janghang Smelter. The park is well landscaped, and over 30 years of age, wisteria and cherry trees are lush. There are tourist spots such as Ohseongsan Mountain, Eunpa Amusement Park, and Geumgang Howadduk.

• Chowon Photo Studio

  phone: +82 063 446 5114
  address: 12-1, Guyeong2-gil, Sinchang-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  This studio is a Filming Sit of Christmas in August. This is not a real studio.

• Saemangeum New Year Festival

  address: Bieung pier.Bieungdo-dong 95, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  The Gunsan sea wall is the world's longest, and every January 1st there is a festival to celebrate the new year here.

• Seonyudo Island

  phone: +82 63-454-3337
  address: Seonyudo-ri, Okdo-myeon 전북 군산시 옥도면 선유도리
  Seonyudo (선유도) is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the west coast during the summer. It lies in the heart of the Gogunsan-Yeoldo archipelago and consists of some 20 islands in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. Visitors to the island can also see Munyeodo, Jangjado, and Daejangdo nearby as there are bridges linking the four islands. The starting point of the tour is a small town named "Jinri" adjacent to Seonyudo Beach. On the island you'll find lodgings and restaurants. The town often becomes crowded during peak times in the summer, so if you want to avoid the crowds you may want to rent a bicycle and cross the bridge to Munyeodo or Jangjado or ride over to Jinwolri on the other side of Mangjubong Hill. There are a few restaurants on the island, but not that many options.

• Gunsan Country Club

  phone: +82 63-472-3333
  address: Namgunsan-ro 1685, Okseo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  This is a famous golf course in Gunsan.

• Gunsan Oldam Public Market

  phone: +82 063 445 4929
  address: Singeum-gil 18, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  Gunsan Public Market is the most famous traditional market in Gunsan, which was opened 1918 about 100 years ago. You can buy various items such as agricultural products or marine products.

• Lotte Mart

  phone: +82 063 441 2500
  address: Susong-ro 185, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  You can buy many items you need at here.

• E-mart

  phone: +82 063 472 1234
  address: Guam3.1-ro 137,Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  You can buy many items you need at here.

• NoBrand

  phone: +82 063 452 8899
  address: Dasan Building 1F, Susong-ro 253, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  This store is smaller than other marts. You have to think that this store is a convenience store rather than mart or department store. Also, you can not use cash, so you must pay by credit or check cards only.

• Miz Cafe

  address: Haemang-ro 232, Jangmi-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  Former warehouse, and now a cafe and book shop.

• Ilhaeog

  phone: +82 63-443-0999
  address: 17-7 Wolmyeong-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  Classic Korean restaurant. This restaurant is famous for Kong-namul-gukbap(Bean Sprout and Rice Soup), and it's price is ₩6,000.

• Lee Sung Dang

  phone: +82 63-445-2772
  address: 12-2, Jungangno 1-ga, 45, Wolmyeong-dong, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
  This is a famous bakery in Gunsan.
• Fast Food (e.g., Lotteria)

• Sweet India

  phone: +82 63-445-8522
  address: 36 Geoseok-gil, Sinchang-dong
  This place has some pretty good Indian food if you are looking for anything besides Korean.

• Best Western Hotel

  phone: +82 634691234
  address: 435 Saemangeumbuk-ro
  There are various types of accommodations, from a regular double to the Presidential Suite, which is almost 90 m 2 and costs ₩990,000.

• W Hotel

  phone: +82 63-464-6205
  address: 전라북도 군산시 소룡동 1554-9

• Gunsan Euro Village

  phone: +82 63-471-1112
  address: Sinjang-gil 26,Okgu-eup, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  Clean housing complex which can hold a family party. Add ₩10,000 per adult and ₩5,000 per child. 1. Pension-type: 47m 2 , up to 6 people: ₩70,000 for weekday and ₩120,000 for weekend and holiday. Two-storied structure. 2. Condo-type: 76m 2 , up to 8 people: ₩90,000 for weekday and at least ₩150,000 for weekend and holiday. 3. Condo-type: 89m 2 , up to 10 people: ₩100,000 for weekday and ₩170,000 for weekend and holiday. VIP Condo-type: 122m 2 , up to 14 people: ₩160,000 for weekday and ₩250,000 for weekend and holiday.

• Ramada by Wyndham Gunsan

  phone: +82 063-441-8000
  address: Daehak-ro 400, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  Free Wi-Fi is available anywhere in the hotel. 42" LED TV, alarm clock, telephone, coffee pot, private safe, refrigerator, business desk, multi-outlet. 2 free bottled water per day, coffee and tea. Fitness center

• Avon hotel

  phone: +82 063-730-8000
  address: Gyeongjang-dong 462-2, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
  It was built in 2015. In the center of Gunsan, it is convenient for sightseeing or moving to other places. The first and second floors have a fitness center, a banquet hall and a restaurant. The third and eighth floors are rooms.

• Iksan is connected to Gunsan on the rail link
• You can also go to Jeju Island because Gunsan airport has daily flights to Jeju Island.
• You can go to Gimje by car (about 30 minutes) or by bus (2 hours). There are many attractions like Byeokgoljae (the first Korean reservoir) and Geumsansa-temple and so on. This city is as beautiful as l Gunsan.
• Jeonju is famous for its hanok village. It is also the location of the provincial government in Jeollabuk-do. It takes about an hour by car, and it is a convenient place to visit because tourist attractions are concentrated in one place.