[2025 Iksan-Si ] Travel Guide for Kosrak (Updated Apr)

Today, I visited Gosrak Ewha-dongsan in Gimcheon! This place is a Korean restaurant with 5,000 living jars, famous for its healthy ingredients and heartfelt cooking. 🏺✨ The rice used at Gosrak Ewha-dongsan is a mix of Sindongjin and Simrihyang rice, milled within 72 hours to ensure freshness. Thanks to this, the rice tastes incredibly savory and soft, and from the first bite, I was captivated by its flavor. 🍚 The food here is made even more special with organic sauces and natural vinegar produced by Gosrak. All of Gosrak's sauces and vinegar are made from natural ingredients, embodying healthiness. You can feel the dedication and depth in each dish. 🌿 Additionally, you can enjoy your meal in the serene nature, making you feel healed both in body and mind. If you are looking for heartfelt Korean cuisine made with fresh ingredients, Gosrak Ewha-dongsan is highly recommended. 💚

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Come to Iksan, Korea, and unlock a hidden travel gem for a unique and wonderful experience! I. Basic Information Iksan is located in the north of Jeollabuk-do, Korea. It is an ancient capital filled with the rich culture of the Baekje era and a transportation and logistics hub with a century-old railway history. II. Best Time to Travel and Climate • Spring (March–May): The temperature ranges from 5°C to 18°C. The weather gradually warms up, and everything comes back to life. It is suitable for flower viewing, such as cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers 🌼. • Summer (June–August): The temperature ranges from 20°C to 28°C. It is relatively hot and humid, with occasional rainfall. You can enjoy water activities and admire the lush natural scenery. • Autumn (September–November): The temperature ranges from 10°C to 20°C. The autumn air is crisp and clear, and the maple leaves turn red. It is a good time to admire the red leaves and taste fresh autumn fruits. ⛅️ • Winter (December–February): The temperature ranges from -5°C to 5°C. The weather is cold, and it sometimes snows. You can go skiing at nearby ski resorts. III. Transportation Guide • Airplane: You can first arrive at Incheon International Airport and then take the KTX from Incheon International Airport Station to Iksan Station. The whole journey takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs about KRW 44,600 per person. ✈️ • Train: Korea has a well-developed railway transportation system. If you are in other cities in Korea, you can check and book train tickets to Iksan through the Korail website. • Local Transportation: You can use a T-money card to take the bus or take a taxi. IV. Must-See Attractions 1. Wanggung-ri Remains: This is the site of the Baekje royal palace. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it is always crowded with tourists admiring the flowers. Many people take photos with the National Treasure Wanggung-ri Five-story Stone Pagoda in the background. The Wanggung Museum next to the ruins is divided into five thematic exhibition halls, making it easy for people to learn about the history and culture of Baekje. 2. Mireuksa Temple Site: The largest temple in Baekje, covering an area of 13.38 million square meters, is the largest ancient temple site in Korea ⛲️. It consists of three stone pagodas: a lost pagoda, the East Pagoda restored in 1993, and the No. 11 National Treasure Stone Pagoda. It is known as "the oldest and most magnificent stone pagoda in Korea." Here, you can feel the weight and vicissitudes of history. 3. Goseurak Fermented Sauce Pavilion: A large fermented food storage in Korea, with more than 4,000 traditional sauce jars in a space of 30,000 pyeong. It is also the filming location of the Korean drama *The King: Eternal Monarch*. You can go to the observation deck to see the panoramic view and make various sauces and vinegars. V. Food Recommendations • Korean BBQ 🍖: A traditional Korean food, you can also taste the authentic flavor in Iksan. It mainly features beef, such as beef tenderloin and steak. The meat is fresh, tender, and marinated before being grilled over an open fire or charcoal. It is served with vegetables and special sauces. One bite is super satisfying. • Bibimbap: Rice 🍚, meat, eggs 🍳, and vegetables are placed in a hot stone pot and roasted until a layer of crispy rice forms at the bottom of the pot. It is fragrant, tempting, and nutritious. • Korean Fried Chicken 🍗: Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, served with sweet and spicy sauce, honey mustard sauce, etc. It is a perfect snack for watching dramas and relaxing. VI. Precautions 1. Korean hotels generally do not provide disposable slippers and toiletries, so remember to bring your own in advance. 2. When taking public transportation in Korea, pay attention to getting off before getting on and follow the order. 3. Respect local cultural customs, such as taking off your shoes when entering traditional Korean houses or temples. 4. When shopping, pay attention to the price of goods and the return and exchange policy to avoid unnecessary disputes. Come to Iksan and embark on a niche trip full of surprises!

#Lunar New Year's Day Travel I visited Gosrak in Iksan. It was a great place for a family outing on Lunar New Year's Day. The scenery is beautiful and there are many delicious foods, so it's a place the whole family can enjoy. A delightful exterior and jar viewing As soon as you arrive at Gosrak, the first thing that catches your eye is its beautiful exterior. The sight of over 4,000 jars lined up on a large site of 30,000 pyeong is spectacular. The traditional jangdokdae and beautifully decorated garden create a picturesque landscape. It's fun to walk along the path between the jars and look around. There are also pretty flowers planted here and there, so it's great for taking pictures. In particular, if you go up to the observatory, you can see the entire jar garden at a glance, and the view is really great. Duck farm and healing in nature Gosrak also has a small duck farm. Watching the ducks and geese leisurely playing makes my heart feel at ease. There are also many green grasses and beautiful trees around, so you can feel like you're healing in nature. Delicious food and a leisurely cafe There is a Korean restaurant called ‘Ihwadongsan’ in Gosrak. You can enjoy a healthy Korean set meal made with traditional sauces, and it tastes really good. The barley gulbi set is especially popular. After eating, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or traditional tea at Gosrak Cafe. Just sitting on the cafe terrace and drinking a cup of tea while looking at the jar garden is healing. Highly recommended for a family outing on Lunar New Year’s Day! Gosrak is a great place for the whole family to enjoy together. You can enjoy beautiful scenery, eat delicious food, and relax leisurely, so it’s perfect for the Lunar New Year holidays. I think your parents will especially like it. It can be crowded on weekends or public holidays, so it’s better to go early. Also, if you make a reservation at the restaurant, you can use it more conveniently.

Gosrak is located in Hamyeol-eup, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. Gosrak uses 5,000 breathing jars on a 30,000-pyeong site to ferment and mature traditional soybean paste using only organic ingredients. You can see the actual jars where the soybean paste was buried, and there is also an observatory and a cafe where you can look down on the 5,000 jars from above, so it is a good place to look around the garden while having a cup of coffee. In the cafe, you can taste and taste products made by Gosrak, and there are also product discounts, so if you are interested in traditional fermented soybean paste, be sure to visit! 📍Gosrak ▪️Location: 1424-14 Iksan-daero, Hamyeol-eup, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▪️Operating hours: 10:00 - 18:00 #Special hotel accommodation event

This is a viewing and experience space located in Seokmae-ri, Hamyeol-eup, Iksan. Gosrak uses 5,000 breathing jars on a 30,000-pyeong site to ferment and mature traditional soybeans with organic ingredients. You can walk around looking at the numerous jars, and if you make a reservation in advance, you can also experience making gochujang. 📍Gosrak ▫️Location: 1424-14 Iksan-daero, Hamyeol-eup, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Opening hours: Every day 10:00 - 18:00 #October travel support event

#Gosrak It is a place with 4,000 jars in a 30,000-pyeong yard. It is a place where traditional soy sauce is still made. You can enjoy a quiet atmosphere. It is a recommended travel destination for filial piety tourism because you can feel nature along with the jars🫶🏻 Actually, many elderly people came. There is also a small pink muhly field〰️🍁 There is an Iksan city bus, so it is a good place to go on foot, so please visit.🐾👣 📍Iksan Gosrak 1424-14 Iksan-daero, Hamyeol-eup, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do #Iksan #IksanTravel