Byeokgolje Reservoir Site

Korean name: 김제 벽골제

Jeonbuk

Gimje Byeokgolje is a historic site with the embankment and a rebuilding monument of an old reservoir, the first built in Korea. Visitors can see about 3 km of the embankment that remains today.

About

Byeokgolje Reservoir Site is home to the embankment and stele recording reconstruction for Korea’s first ever reservoir.

Records show it was rebuilt in the 6th year of King Wonseong of Silla (790), the 21st year of King Hyeonjong and King Injong of Goryeo (1143), and then again in the 15th year of King Taejong of Joseon (1415). It was lost due to heavy rain in 1420 (the 2nd year of King Sejong's reign).

Currently, only about 3 kilometers of straight embankment remains on the site. In 1925, the Dongjin Land Improvement Association remodeled this embankment and used it as a channel for providing water for farming, thus losing a lot of its original appearance.

Key details

Address: 442 Byeokgolje-ro, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
Opening hours: Summer (March–October) 09:00–18:00; Winter (November–February) 09:00–17:00
Closed: Every Monday / January 1
Contact: 063-540-4094
Region: Jeonbuk

Operating details can change. Please check the official information again before you go.