North Gyeongsang · 봉화군
Bonghwa: what to see and do
A deep-mountain county of old scholar villages, clear valleys and a national arboretum in the Baekdudaegan range.
Known for
- Dalksil Village, a 500-year-old clan village
- Bunchon Santa Village at a small mountain station
- National Baekdudaegan Arboretum
What to do
Walk Dalksil Village and its pavilion Cheongamjeong, then visit the Baekdudaegan Arboretum, a big mountain botanical garden.
Tip: Sights are spread over a large, hilly county. Choose one or two and travel by car or taxi.
From Seoul: KTX-Eum 2 h 30
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