Hampyeong Ecological Park (함평 자연생태공원) – Homepage www.hampyeong.go.kr/ecopark – Tel +82-61-320-3530 Hampyeong Ecological Park is a reserve for rare species of animals and plants, as well as a space that provides exhibitions and programs for visitors to enjoy. The park is divided into different themes that incorporate educational and practical activities. It is also a…
Baegunsan Mountain Donggokgyegok Valley (백운산 동곡계곡) – Homepage www.gwangyang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-797-3333 Donggokgyegok Valley is one of four large valleys on Baegunsan Mountain. The valley opens up towards Gwangyang, with the waters of Dongcheon Stream flowing into Gwangyangman Bay. Donggokgyegok Valley is wide, making it convenient for transportation, and perfect for a family getaway during…
Geumodo Island (금오도) – Homepage www.yeosu.go.kr – Tel +82-61-659-1187 Geumodo Island, included in the area of Dadohaehaesang National Park, has a shape resembling a big terrapin. Many fables, folk songs and folk games have been told of this island. The island features dense forests along with wild ginseng and used to be an area for…
Damyang Songgangjeong Pavilion (담양 송강정) – Homepage tour.damyang.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) www.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-61-380-2811 Songgangjeong pavilion is located in Wongang-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. It was registered as Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 1 on January 29, 1972. Joseon dynasty poet Jeong Cheol (pen name, Songgang) composed his famed poem “Samiingok” from…
Gokseong Dorimsa Temple (도림사(곡성)) – Tel +82-61-362-2727 Dorimsa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo in 660 during the 7th year of King Muyeol. Located approximately 4 kilometers west of Gokseong-eup, the temple houses Bogwangjeon Hall, Yaksajeon Hall, and Eungjindang Hall, among other buildings. The nature surrounding the temple is beautiful all year round, and the…
Najuho Lake (나주호) – Homepage www.naju.go.kr – Tel +82-61-339-8591 Najuho Lake is a man-made reservoir that holds about 91 million tons of water. Najuho Lake spans across Panchon-ri, Gungwon-ri and Bangsan-ri in Dado-myeon. The dam that created the lake was completed in 1976 and is about 496 meters in length. The lake is a favored…
Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest (국립 천관산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-61-867-6974 Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest is located at the entrance of one of the five great mountains of the Jeolla region. Cheongwansan Mountain is a rocky mountain with steep peaks. Red camellia flowers bloom in spring, while in fall, silver grass blankets the area,…
Gokseong Dangunjeon Shrine (곡성 단군전) – Homepage www.gokseong.go.krwww.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-61-360-8379 Dangunjeon Shrine was built in honor of Dangun, a legendary figure known to be the founder of Gojoseon, or ancient Korea. He is known to be the grandson of the heavens and the son of Hwanung. According to the legend, Hwanung was approached by…
Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden (태평염생식물원) – Homepage tour.shinan.go.kr – Tel +82-61-275-7541 Designated as a biodiversity conservation area by the UNESCO, Jeungdo Island in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do has become popular. Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden is located next to one of the largest solar-evaporation salt fields, and spans over an area of 110,000 ㎡. Over 70 species of…
Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri (우항리 공룡화석자연사유적지) – Homepage uhangridinopia.haenam.go.krwww.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-61-530-5324 The Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri is where the world’s most intricate fossil footprints of dinosaurs and birds were discovered. The track site was designated as a Natural Monument for its significance and serves as an…