Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a city where rich history and beautiful nature perfectly blend. It is home to fierce battlefields from the Imjin War and numerous cultural heritage sites with long histories, as well as attractive destinations for healing in nature. Here are five recommended places to visit in Sangju where you can enjoy both history and experiences.

Sangju Gotgam (Dried Persimmon) Park: Encounter the 'Gotgam Scarier Than a Tiger' It is a space where you can enjoy murals and fairy tales while taking a walk. Created based on the original fairy tale 'Gotgam Scarier Than a Tiger,' it promotes the historicity and authenticity of Sangju's dried persimmons. You can enhance your learning experience through various attractions and activities. In particular, the experience center and exhibition hall within the Gamnakwon easily unravel the fairy tale featuring dried persimmons and a tiger at a level tailored to children, making it an ideal family outing course.

Sangju Bicycle Museum: A Paradise of Substantial Exhibitions and Diverse Experiences It is like a paradise that captures everything about bicycles. You can take in the history of bicycles at a glance through about 60 bicycles. Going beyond a simple exhibition hall, it offers visitors diverse experiences through various experience spaces and bicycle culture exhibitions. The exhibition composition is highly informative, allowing visitors to increase their understanding of bicycles at a reasonable price.

Sangju Hyanggyo (Local Confucian School): The Breath of Confucian Culture Continuing from 1426 This is a historic place founded in 1426 and established for the education and enlightenment of the local people. The existing buildings, including Daeseongjeon, Dongjae, Seojae, and Taepyeongnu, perfectly preserve their long history. It operates various programs such as the Seonbi (scholar) Stay, Seonbi etiquette experiences, and Confucian humanities lectures, allowing visitors to deeply experience and understand traditional culture.

Sangju Museum: The History of the Ancient City of Sangju from the Paleolithic Era to the Joseon Dynasty This museum was established to highlight the historicity of the ancient city of Sangju and to preserve its cultural heritage. It houses a vast collection of historical relics ranging from Paleolithic artifacts to Joseon Dynasty artifacts. Centered around artifacts excavated from the Sangju area, the exhibitions allow visitors to systematically understand the history and culture of the Sangju region and catch a glimpse of past life.

Sangju Imranbukcheon Battle Site: The Pain of the Imjin War and the Spirit of Heroes It is a sacred site of national defense where the Joseon army and the Japanese army clashed during the Imjin War. You can feel the pain of history and the spirit of heroes through Chungnyeolsa, which honors about 900 patriotic martyrs, and the former buildings of the Sangju government office. Taepyeongnu, Sangsanru, and Chimcheonjeong are counted as precious cultural properties that well demonstrate the architectural style of the time.