Uiseong: what to see and do

Known for

• Gounsa Temple, founded in 681
• Geumseong-myeon ancient tomb cluster
• Wolso-ri Pine, a protected old tree

What to do

Visit Gounsa for its wooden halls and pavilion, then drive on to the tombs in Geumseong. Uiseong is known for its garlic.

Tip: Buses are few and far apart here. Use a car or taxi, and keep a full day for this county.

From Seoul: Express bus about 3 h 30

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