The Deep Rooted Tree Museum (순천시립 뿌리깊은나무 박물관) – Homepage www.suncheon.go.kr – Tel +82-61-749-8855 Located near Naganeupseong Walled Town, The Deep Rooted Tree Museum displays the collections of Han Chang-gi, the founder of two renowned magazines in Korea. The collections range from the relics of the Bronze Age to those of modern times. Through the…
LOTTE Outlets – Namak Branch (롯데아울렛 남악점) – Homepage www.lotteshopping.com Lotte Outlets Namak Branch provides new and enjoyable experiences every day. It is the largest shopping space in the region where Lotte Mart, restaurants, kids playground, and pet store are harmonized. – Address : 80 Namak-ro 162beon-gil, Samhyang-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Presentation Information – Information…
Damyang Changpyeong [Slow City] (담양군 창평면 [슬로시티]) – Homepage cittaslow.co.kr – Tel +82-2-383-3807 Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village is a farming village that produces vegetables and fruits including tomatoes and strawberries. The name of the village goes all the way back to early Goryeo period. Changpyeong is home to many important historical figures and known for…
Baekdo Island (여수 백도) – Homepage www.yeosu.go.kr – Tel +82-61-690-2607 Located 28 kilometers east of Geomundo Island, Baekdo Island is comprised of a collective group of uninhabited rock islets. Some of the most well-known islets are Maebawi Rock, Seobangbawi and Gaksibawi Rocks, Hyeongjebawi Rock, and Seokbulbawi Rock, each rock with a legend or a myth…
Taedo Islands (태도) Taedo Islands, located between Hongdo Island and Gageodo Island, comprises three islands. The island in the middle is called Sangtaedo Island, the island next in line is Jungtaedo Island, and the last is Hataedo, the southernmost island located nearest to Gageodo Island. Deep and clear waters surrounding the islands make for a…
Naganminsok National Recreational Forest (국립 낙안민속자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttip.go.kr – Tel +82-61-754-4400 Naganminsok National Recreational Forest is situated in Nagan-myeon, Suncheon, conveniently accessible by train and bus. Just two kilometers from the historic Naganeupseong Walled Town, Naganminsok National Recreational Forest boasts exquisite surroundings. Some famous attractions near the forest are Songgwangsa Temple, Seonamsa Temple, Juamho…
Heukseoksan Recreational Forest (흑석산 자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-61-535-4812 Located at the base of Heukseoksan Mountain, Heukseoksan Recreational Forest is a recommended vacation spot with forest and valleys as well as beautiful azaleas on display during the azalea festival held every May. There are also nice lakes near the valley. In addition, visitors…
Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park (천사섬 분재공원) – Homepage shinan-bjpark.or.kr – Tel +82-61-240-8778 Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park in Sinan is a place for people to relax and enjoy nature. The ecological park is located next to the vast Korean archipelago, making it perfectly suited to relaxation and education. The park hopes to attract more visitors as it continues…
Jjangttungeo (Mudskipper) Bridge (짱뚱어다리) Featuring natural areas untouched by human hands, Jeungdo Island in Sinan-gun was the first Slow City designated in Asia as of December 1, 2007. The trademark image of the island is Jjangttungeo Bridge, a 470-meter-long wooden bridge built above the mud flat. The bridge allows visitors to observe mud creatures all…
Korean Tea Culture Park (한국차문화공원) – Homepage www.boseong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-852-0918 Korean Tea Culture Park was established in honor of Boseong’s specialties of green tea and music. The park is located next to the famous green tea fields in Boseong, which draw over 3 million visitors ever year. The park is comprised of Korean Tea…