Gunsan local specialty food trip | Travel Course | Staypick

월명공원은 월명산, 장계산, 설림산, 점방산, 석치산 등이 이어져 조성된 군산의 명소로 군산의 60~70년대에는 최고의 수학여행 코스였다. 총 면적이 약 77만 평이나 되고, 산책로의 길이도 12km나 되는 거대한 공원이다. 해망동과 신흥동에 걸쳐 있으며, 군산의 상징이자 월명공원의 상징인 수시탑에 오르면 군산 앞바다와 금강하굿둑, 그리고 군산시가지와 장항제련소 등의 주변 전경을 한눈에 살필 수 있다. 공원 정상에는 전망대와 바다조각공원, 수시탑, 삼일운동기념비, 개항35주년 기념탑, 생각하는 시민상, 채만식 문인비가 있다.

Within the embrace of Wolmyeong Park is the first water source built in 1912 to supply drinking water to citizens, which has transformed into a mist-emitting mountain lake where mountain birds and small animals quench their thirst. Beneath Seollimsan Mountain, the thousand-year-old temple Eunjuksa tells stories of the past through its ancient trees. Climbing the stairs up to Wolmyeong Park, the forest thickens and you see spring visitors enjoying the abundant forsythia and cherry blossoms in full bloom. An annual nationwide cherry blossom photography contest is held every April, drawing 300-400 photography enthusiasts competing intensely in capturing models and spectacular scenes. At the foot of Wolmyeong Park lies the Gunsan water source, and to the west is the historic Eunjuksa, enriching the park's atmosphere. Key facilities of Wolmyeong Park include the novelist Chae Mansik's literary monument, the March 1st Movement Memorial Tower, Sea Sculpture Park, and the Jeombangsan beacon site. The park is connected by ridge and valley trails to Wolmyeongsan (the symbol of Gunsan City), Janggye Mountain, Seollim Mountain, Jeombang Mountain, and Seokchi Mountain. From the trails rising between ridges and valleys, visitors can overlook Gunsan city center, Geum River dam, the West Sea, the outer harbor, the airport, and Janghang smelter. At the park's summit are an observation deck, Sea Sculpture Park, the Sutsi Pagoda (shaped like a blazing flame and a sail fluttering in the wind), the March 1st Movement Monument, the 35th Anniversary of Opening Port Memorial Tower, the Thinking Citizen statue, and Chae Mansik's literary monument. On the western slope of Seollim Mountain stands the historic Eunjuksa temple, and the first water source was created by damming the area between Jeombangsan and Seollim Mountain.

Bokseongru is famous as one of the three best jjambbong restaurants in Gunsan, alongside Binhaewon and Jirinseong. It is known for its rich jjambbong broth made by simmering fresh squid, mussels, cockles, and various seafood and vegetables. This local jjambbong restaurant has established itself as a popular spot where people line up to taste its dishes. Besides jjambbong, the thick muljjajang, made by finely chopping various vegetables and seafood and thickening it with starch, is also a popular menu item at Bokseongru. Additionally, in 2023, Bokseongru was selected as the 52nd [Kind Store]. Through Kind Store sponsorship, it gives back positive influence to neighbors in need and the local community.

Dongguksa (東國寺) was founded in 1909 by the Japanese monk Seoneungbulgwan, and operated by Japanese monks during the 36 years of the Japanese colonial period. It bears the painful history of returning to Korea on August 15, 1945. It has existed through the Korean Empire and the Japanese colonial era to the present. It is the only remaining Japanese-style temple in Korea, characterized by the Daeungjeon and monks' quarters connected by an indoor corridor. Unlike Korean temples with ornate dancheong, Dongguksa features undecorated eaves and many windows on the Daeungjeon exterior, showing typical Japanese temple traits. A branch temple of Seonunsa in Gochang in the Jogye Order's 24th district, Dongguksa's Daeungjeon was designated a National Registered Cultural Heritage site in July 2003. Its original name was Geumgang Seonsa, founded in 1909 by the Japanese monk Naejeonbulgwan, establishing a proselytizing site in Gunsan for the Jodong sect. Japanese Buddhism entered Korea in 1877 following the opening of Busan, initially by the Jodojin sect Daegok faction establishing sites from 1904, followed by the Ilyeon sect. The Japanese government's intent was to assimilate Korea, not just propagate Buddhism. The Japanese Government-General issued the Temple Ordinance on June 3, 1911, promoting Japanese Buddhism throughout Korea by building branch temples and missions. Before Geumgang Seonsa's founding, Gunsan had Bonwonsa, Gunsansa, and Anguksa temples. Naejeonbulgwan, 77 years old in 1909, opened the proselytizing site in a house in Iljotong, Gunsan, then moved it in July 1913 to the current location and constructed today's Dongguksa.

A famous hotteok shop in Gunsan, operated for three generations, known for its dessert. Their hotteok is not fried in oil, resulting in a light flavor. The filling includes white glutinous barley, black beans, black rice, and black sesame, making it mildly sweet and enjoyable for all ages. The texture is between oil-fried hotteok and Chinese hotteok. Customers can eat inside the store, which is convenient in both hot summers and cold winters. However, for takeout, it is recommended to consume the hotteok within an hour, so eating soon after purchase is advised. The open kitchen allows customers to watch the hotteok-making process. In-store dining and nationwide delivery are available.

군산시의 월명산 자락 북쪽 끝에 자리한 해망령을 관통하는 터널로서 수산물의 중심지인 해망동과 군산시내를 연결하기 위해 만들어진 것으로 1926년에 시작된 제 3차 축항공사를 통해 화물하차장 확대, 부잔교 추가설치, 창고건설 등이 수행되었고 해망굴도 이 과정에서 완공된 것이다. 한국전쟁 중에는 군산에 진주한 인민군 지휘소가 이곳에 자리하여 매일 같이 연합군과 공군기들의 기관총 폭격을 받아 총알자국이 남아 있었다고 한다. 현재는 자동차의 출입을 막아 보행자만 통과가 가능하다 군산항의 제3차 축항공사 기간이었던 1926년 10월 16일 당시 구시청 앞도로인 명치통(중앙로1가)과 수산업의 중심지인 해망동을 연결하고자 길이 131m 높이 4.5m의 규모로 만들어 졌다.

It originated when a Japanese man named Hirose Yastaro, who lived in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, crossed over to Joseon in 1906 and opened a business under the name 'Izumoya.' In 1945, after liberation, Korean Mr. Lee Seok-woo took over the place where Izumoya had disappeared. The name Iseongdang is known to mean 'a bakery run by a person with the surname Lee,' but some researchers have differing views, suggesting that the name signifies 'a house prospered by a person with the surname Lee.' The current official Hanja notation for Iseongdang means 'a house prospered by a person with the surname Lee.' Red bean bread and vegetable bread are the representative menu items. ◎ A bakery with a deep history loved by Koreans and featured on various TV shows showcasing the charm of Hallyu, such as , , , and .