2025 Gunsan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

While thinking about where to go for a healing trip with my mom, I discovered in Gunsan. Morak is a bathhouse created in a former brewery, located in Gunsan's Modern History Street. The building, a Japanese-style house from the colonial era, exudes a strong Japanese vibe. At Morak, you can enjoy a bath infused with fermented liquor made from Gunsan rice. After the bath, your skin feels cleaner and smoother. In addition to the bath, there are various activities to enjoy, such as a traditional tea ceremony featuring Gunsan's signature teas, massages, and even waterproof books to read while relaxing. Although it wasn't an open-air bath, the experience was enough to feel like a Japanese ryokan without leaving Korea! Having experienced a real ryokan in Japan, my mom and I found this to be quite similar and thoroughly enjoyed our bath. 🫧

Day 1 – Exploring Gunsan’s Charming Alleys and Modern History ⭐️Morning 📍Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village A must-visit spot in Gunsan. This area features old houses and murals along the railroad where trains used to run, making it a perfect place for photography. → Railroad Bread: Don’t miss the warm Railroad Bread sold at a small bakery by the tracks! This local specialty combines red bean paste and butter. 📍Iseongdang Bakery (One of Korea’s Top 3 Bakeries) Before your meal, grab some of Iseongdang’s famous red bean bread or vegetable bread to-go! (Be prepared for long lines.) 📍Chowon Photo Studio – Filming Location of ‘Christmas in August’ Take a retro-style photo at this nostalgic photo studio. 📍Dongguksa Temple & Sinheung-dong Japanese-style Houses Visit the only Japanese-style temple in Gunsan and explore the well-preserved Japanese-style houses from the colonial era. It’s a quiet and atmospheric area.

This is the private bathhouse ‘Morak’ located in Wolmyeong-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do. It is the perfect place to relieve travel fatigue on cold days like these. It is a space created by a brewery, where you can soak your body in a bath made with fermented rice from Gunsan. It is available for private use by reservation only for one team, and there is a shower space and a tatami room where you can drink tea. Various amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, tea, and even bottled water are provided, so please come and relieve your fatigue! 📍Morak ▪️Location: 18, Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 1st floor ▪️Operating hours: 10:00 - 22:00 every day ✔️Open all year round ✔️100% reservation required (same-day reservations not possible) ✔️Select 3 hours / half (4 hours 30 minutes) #Winter travel

#Emotional Accommodation #Gunsan Travel This is a cost-effective accommodation located in Gunsan Wolmyeong-dong Street It has a good location and reasonable price, so I highly recommend it to backpackers! It was created as a space to experience a Japanese-style confiscated house It is a space that restores the modern Gunsan lifestyle of the 1930s It is an accommodation where you can experience a tatami room, so please stay here when you go to Gunsan˙ᵕ˙ 📍Yeomirang (Autumn Room Use) ▪️Address: 13, Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▪️Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 ▪️Rate: 45,000 won (based on weekdays) *Weekend rate 50,000 won (Fri-Sat, day before public holidays) *Peak season rate 50,000 won (Jan-Feb, Jul-Aug)

It is known as a must-visit tourist attraction when you go to Gunsan. It is a place where people began to live around the railroad that opened in 1944, forming a village. It is currently a tourist attraction full of various things to enjoy that bring back memories. It is a good place to visit with parents, as you can take pictures wearing old school uniforms or have snacks that bring back old memories, such as junk food and dalgona. 📍Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village ▫️Location: 14 Gyeongchon 4-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do #October Travel Support Grant Event

It's a Korean buffet where you can eat a full and filling meal for just 1 won. There's a huge amount of fresh ssam prepared for you to eat as wraps, and there's a variety of meats, fish, vegetables, and braised short ribs, so you can enjoy it without getting tired of it! 📍Damda Korean Buffet ▫️Location: 151 Munhwa-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 1st floor ▫️Business hours: Every day 11:00 - 20:00 → Break time 15:00 - 17:00 → Last order 19:30 #October travel support event

#OutdoorDate #GunsanTravel The season for outdoor dates that you couldn't do in the middle of summer has returned! Hiking that you couldn't even think of in the hot summer⛰️ How about an outdoor date to Gunsan Daejangbong, where you can see the most enchanting scenery in the world if you climb for just 20 minutes? Take care of your health and take pretty pictures by hiking🫰 📍Daejangbong 1 Daejangdo-ri, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do

Yeomirang is a modern history experience space and accommodation facility created to recall the pain of the Japanese colonial era, with the meaning of not forgetting the painful history and the memories made while staying overnight. It is reasonably priced, has a good location, and has a beautiful and refreshing garden! 📝 Reasons for recommending Yeomirang 1️⃣ Perfect for backpackers It is located on Wolmyeong-dong Street, so it is close to various tourist attractions, and is a location that I would recommend to all travelers, not just backpackers. 2️⃣ Experience a Japanese-style confiscated house It was created as a space to experience a Japanese-style confiscated house, and it is a space that restores the modern Gunsan lifestyle of the 1930s, and you can experience a tatami room. 3️⃣ Super cost-effective accommodation It is a super cost-effective accommodation that costs 45,000 won on weekdays and 50,000 won on weekends and peak season. ❗️Please note that Japanese-style confiscated houses are vulnerable to soundproofing, and you must bring your own toiletries! 📍Yeomirang ▫️Location: 13, Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Check-in: 15:00 ▫️Check-out: 11:00 ▫️Rate: 45,000 won (based on weekdays) *Weekend rate 50,000 won (Fri-Sat, day before public holidays) *Peak season rate 50,000 won (Jan-Feb, Jul-Aug) #Emotional Accommodation #Gunsan Accommodation #Good Value Accommodation

Gunsan emotional pretty accommodation Chowon Gotak Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00 ✔️ Up to 6 people can stay for 2 people (20,000 won per person) ✔️ Hot place with lots of food and fun nearby! Gunsan famous restaurant Lee Sung Dang 1 minute away ✔ No pets allowed #Gunsan emotional accommodation #Gunsan independent pension Chowon Gotak If you are looking for a spacious and pretty accommodation when traveling to #Gunsan with your lover, family, or friends, this is the place to go✔️✔️✔️ The accommodation is located right behind the block, Gunsan's hot place! Lee Sung Dang, and there are many cafes and restaurants nearby. It is also close to famous tourist attractions such as Chowon Photo Studio, so you can walk to everything. Chowon Gotak is a Gunsan emotional accommodation with the best location. More than that, I wanted to introduce it because the accommodation is so pretty. In particular, it is great for family trips with children due to the low-floor bed and spacious living room, and it is a place suitable for group trips with friends and couples. It's good value for money because it's in the 100,000 won range on weekdays ♡ #July travel support event #Gunsan accommodation #Gunsan pension #Gunsan pool villa #Gunsan

🏯 Shinheung-dong Japanese-style House 🚩 Shinheung-dong, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do 📝 Gunsan Shinheung-dong Japanese-style House is a traditional Japanese wooden building built during the Japanese colonial period and is currently designated as a cultural asset. Here, you can get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Japanese residents at the time, and the traditional tatami room and wooden structure are characteristic. There is a small garden around the house, allowing you to feel a quiet atmosphere. In addition, the interior displays daily necessities from that era, providing a more vivid historical experience. If you visit Gunsan, we recommend that you visit Shinheung-dong Japanese-style House to reflect on its historical significance. #Domestic Travel

🌆 Gunsan Modern Culture Street 🚩 Gunsan City, Jeollabuk-do 📝 Gunsan Modern Culture Street is a must-visit spot where you can experience the rich history and culture of Gunsan. The street is well-preserved with modern buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, each holding its own unique story. Notable historical buildings such as the old Gunsan Customs Office, Binhaewon, and the old courthouse residences are impressive, and you can spend a leisurely time at cafes and restaurants scattered throughout the street. The street itself is well-decorated, maintaining its historical theme, allowing you to feel both the past and present of Gunsan. Don't miss the Modern Culture Street when traveling to Gunsan. Exploring this place will create unforgettable memories.

🏯 Gunsan Binhaewon 🚩 Jeollabuk-do, Gunsan City ⏰ Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) 📝 Gunsan Binhaewon is a representative Chinese restaurant in Jeollabuk-do, Gunsan, famous for its Mul Jjajang (water jjajang). Since its establishment in the 1950s by the Chinese-Korean Wang Geun-seok, it has continued to this day, with its clear-sauce jjajangmyeon being the signature dish. The unique open interior space of the first and second floors showcases the Chinese-Korean culture, and it is also recognized for its value as a registered cultural property. When visiting Gunsan, enjoy the delicious Mul Jjajang at Binhaewon and experience the history and culture. The unique atmosphere and taste here will be an unforgettable experience.

It's a handmade burger, so it's a little more expensive than a regular burger, but it wasn't too much of a burden. The atmosphere is nice, and the parking lot is spacious, which is nice. #GunsanRestaurant #GunsanHamburgerRestaurant #GunsanTravel #PlacesToVisitInGunsan #GunsanCafe

#Emotional Accommodation As soon as I entered the spacious and clean independent accommodation, I fell in love with the good scent and even the music was on, so it was a place that made me feel so good from the moment I entered🤎 The accommodation was clean, and the interiors throughout the accommodation were cute and pretty, so it was fun to look around Above all, they gave me a lot of towels, which was nice There was a separate Sarangchae where I could have a party and it was a space decorated emotionally 🎈 There are many tourist attractions, restaurants, and cafes, such as Iseongdang and Chowon Photo Studio, within a 1-minute walk so it's convenient to walk around 🤎 The owner sent me a text message about Gunsan travel courses and restaurants before check-in and I liked the fact that he took care of even the little things 🤎 A place I wanted to come back to when I came to Gunsan,,🤎 Gunsan Independent Pension Stay Tasum and I Room 🏡 🏡 Stay Ttasum and Irum 📍53-16, Guyeong 5-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ■ Independent house, standard 2 people (maximum 5 people) ■ Check-in 16:00 ■ Check-out 11:00 ■ Stay Ttasum ■ Nearby places to visit: Chowon Photo Studio, Malrangi Village, Lee Sungdang, Hanilok, Shinheung-dong Japanese-style house, Gunsan Modern History Museum, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Confectionery Association (100-year-old cafe), etc.

#Cafe with a good view 📍Gunsan Seonyudo Caffeine Master Osan View Caffeine Master, the first thing I search for when I travel! I visited this cafe because I heard it was a must-visit cafe when I went to Seonyudo Island in Gunsan! I didn't expect much because it was a simple ordering and going upstairs on the first floor, but the Gunsan sea was so pretty through the large windows as soon as I went up! In addition, if you visit Daejangbong, you get a 10% discount, so you can enjoy this great view for 4,950 won for an iced Americano! If you're looking for an ocean view cafe in Gunsan, I recommend Caffeine Master👍

#Cafe with a good view Ocean view cafe that you can't miss when you go to Jangjado #Lapar The best thing is that you can see the ocean view from anywhere in the cafe A cafe that's perfect for healing with nature while looking at the water 🌊 Lapar 31 Jangjado 2-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ⏰ Weekdays 11:00 ~ 19:30 Weekends 10:00 ~ 19:30 🚗 Use public parking lot No parking space next to the cafe

#Recommended hiking course where you can fully feel the charm of Gogunsan Islands⛰️🥾 ⠀ If you climb diligently, you can see the beautiful scenery that allows you to feel the charm of Gogunsan Islands in about 15 minutes, so I would like to recommend it to beginner hikers🌿💚 It is also famous for sunrise and sunset hiking〰️ It takes about 15~20 minutes one way and about 30~40 minutes round trip, but I recommend you wear comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes and go up😉 ⠀ 📍Daejangbong (142M) - Daejangdo-ri 1, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ⠀ ▪️Time required Round trip about 30-40 minutes (excluding time for taking pictures) ⠀ ▪️Parking: Jangjado Public Parking Lot (paid) - 1 hour free parking available, additional fee charged for every 30 minutes thereafter - 2 hours free parking with a receipt for spending over 10,000 won at shops/accommodations in the island area Possible ⠀ ▪️Recommended course: Jangjado public parking lot-winding road-Daejangbong-Halmaebawi stairs (deck road)-return ⠀ 📌 I recommend going up the winding road and coming down the deck road because you can enjoy different views.

#HotPlace #RM #Munyo2guMaeulBus It's a place with a village bus concept, but it's a great hamburger place🍔 There are places where you can just sit and eat in addition to the village bus~! But if you go here, I recommend eating on the village bus The inside looks like the place where Jung Joon from 'Our Blues' used to live! It also has a mural with RM's face on it! 📍Munyo2guMaeulBus: 117 Munyodong-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ⏰Operating Hours: Everyday 09:00~18:30 Last Order: 6:00pm

#Ho-kangs 💕It's a place where I'm more satisfied and comfortable than I thought and expected. 💕 The lobby, room, and bathroom on the first floor were all very clean and spacious. As soon as I entered the room through the clean and modern hallway, I felt Wow......! It's really spacious.. The room condition was also good, and it was very clean and niceㅎㅎ This hotel is a non-smoking hotel, so it was comfortable and even in winter, it was a very warm place to stay. !! There aren't many places to stay in Gunsan, but I recommend Gunsan The City Hotel, which was very comfortable and nice even for a woman traveling alone ♡ 📍49 Soryong 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do #GunsanTravel #GunsanHotel #GunsanHo-kangs #Gunsan

#Jeonbuk #Gunsan #GunsanCafe #GonggamSeonyu A gallery cafe with such a beautiful space 🖼️ How about a leisurely cup of coffee in a quiet place? A place a little bit away from Gunsan city center, but worth a visit ⏱ Business hours Daily 10:00-18:00 * For more information, refer to Naver Map 💡 No kids zone (under 10 years old) Infants and pets are not allowed ----------------------------------------------- 📍Gunsan GonggamSeonyu 53 Suwangsae-gil, Okgu-eup, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do

📍Stay Okdo, 19-8, Munyeodo-dong-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do There are many photo zones and you can use the private house! There is a large jacuzzi, so you can soak in warm water and heal yourself~! Also, the accommodation itself is huge, so it is a place where you can play without feeling cramped even if you travel with your family~! In addition, various comic books and board games are provided, so it is a place where you can enjoy yourself without being bored.

There is a bus every hour from Gunsan. Is this Seonyudo? Seonyudo has beautiful scenery, worthy of being the hometown of scholars. There are islands called Gogunsando lined up, and now they are connected by bridges and roads, making it easy to get to from Gunsan. It is like an island embracing a beach in exotic Southeast Asia. It would be even more beautiful at sunset, but since it is a trip to Ajossi, the sunset is visible even during the day. After walking along the beautiful Seonyudo beach, I felt the beauty that the sunset gives to the island at my age. I highly recommend visiting Seonyudo.

#Cafe with a good view I recommend Cafe The View in Seonyudo!! The cafe is made of glass, so you can see the beautiful scenery of Seonyudo clearly, so the view is really good!!💙 The ocean view made my heart feel open and healed!!:) For drinks, I ordered mugwort latte and tangerine drink, and the mugwort latte tasted good and was sweet, so it was really delicious! You can also bring your pet dog, so I played with another customer's dog, and the tree was cute and nice🐶🫶 #Cafe travel #Gunsan #Ocean view

#Ho-kangs I enjoyed a ho-kangs at the Avon Hotel Family Room and was very satisfied!! First of all, the breakfast was 15,000 won, which was cheaper than the hotel breakfast buffet, so I didn't expect much, but I was surprised that there were more food menus and they were delicious than I thought! Above all, Korean food such as braised short ribs and vegetables were the best,,!!! Also, the room was clean and nice! There was a sofa and table, so I got some agujjim to go and ate it, which was convenient and nice!! I recommend Gunsan Avon Hotel!! #Gunsan travel #Domestic travel destination #Vacation travel

#SnowflowerTrip #WinterTrip #GogunsanArms 📍Gunsan, Daejangbong Peak of GogunsanArms 'Is this Korea..?' snowy scenery ⠀ It's been snowing a lot lately, so many people are going to see the snow! So today, I'm going to share the beautiful scenery of Daejangbong Peak of GogunsanArms in Gunsan when it snows 😆 ⠀ You have to walk up for about 20 minutes, but there are deck stairs here and there, so if you have crampons, you can climb up without much difficulty! (If it snows, crampons or non-slip shoes are essential!!!!! I didn't bring crampons,, so it was a bit difficult) ⠀ Maybe because it snowed the day after, the weather was so nice, and the blue sky, blue sea, and snowy scenery were all added together, so it was really pretty. I especially thought the West Sea was this pretty 🫢 ⠀ It's a place with a different feel from Gunsan, so it would be good to travel with Gunsan City! ⠀ 📌 Gunsan, Gogunsan Islands Daejangbong ✨ Jeollabuk-do Gunsan-si Okdo-myeon Daejangdo-ri San 1 ‼️ In winter when there is a lot of snow, wearing crampons is recommended ⠀

#Winter travel ✔️Address: 45 Gadoan 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do ✔️Atmosphere/facilities: Located on the way from Gunsan Port to Bi-eung Port, somewhat far from the city center, recommended to use your own car rather than public transportation, Gunsan 2-star tourist hotel, somewhat outdated facilities, factory view, atmosphere between a motel and a hotel, friendly staff. ✔️Key points: Recommended for those who are traveling to Gunsan by car and looking for a cheap hotel. The exterior looks quite new, but the interior is somewhat unsophisticated and has an interior reminiscent of a motel. I do not recommend it to those who want a stylish and new hotel. Also, if you are assigned a room at the back of the hotel like me, you will have a factory view, so it would be good to consider it for those who want a nice view. In fact, it is a place where it is difficult to find many advantages such as transportation, room condition, and facilities, so it would be good for those who value a low price. The staff is friendly and it is easy to get information on good restaurants and tourist attractions. *Please note that breakfast is not currently available. ✔️Average price per person: 41,000 won~ ✔️Rating: ⭐️ #Ho-kang-seu #Gunsan-hotel

There are many places to visit in Gunsan, but I was captivated by the exotic atmosphere at first sight. It's a bit far from Gunsan City to go here for a photo, but it's not a bad course to drive along Saemangeum Seawall Road. And Cafe Old Brick, which I was really upset about when I heard the news that its roof collapsed due to heavy snow a while ago. It's a pretty famous place in Gunsan, and we always stopped by there whenever we went to Gunsan. I hope it gets repaired soon so we can meet again happily☕️ 📍Gunsan Yami Island 📍Saemangeum Seawall Rest Area 📍Grassland Photo Studio 📍Cafe Old Brick #GunsanTravel

Gunsan, which I have visited 7 times so far, is a fun and delicious place every time I go, so I visit regularly whenever I think of it. Among them, the representative food and drink restaurants in Gunsan that you must visit 1. Lee Sung Dang A very famous bakery and a famous restaurant representing Gunsan Since the sweet red bean bread and vegetable bread are the most famous and delicious, Opening runs are a given and even on weekdays, there are often lines. Sweet red bean bread, vegetable bread that tastes healthy when you're bored And the milkshake here is delicious, so be sure to try it together 2. Han Il Ok I've run from Busan to Gunsan several times to eat this. It's a really simple beef radish soup, but it has a really deep flavor. It's surprisingly rich and delicious. And the seasoned seaweed that's served unlimitedly at home is the best! There's a lot of waiting, but if you wait on the 2nd floor while looking at antiques, 30 minutes goes by in no time I have to go back to eat Han Il Ok radish soup soon. I hope you visit both places when you go to Gunsan🤎 #GunsanTravel