Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지) – Homepage tour.yeonggwang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-350-4674 Unlike Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje’s origin of Buddhism and how it spread had remained a mystery other than the story of how Indian monk Mirananta came to Yeonggwang and founded Bulgapsa Temple. In 1998, records were found stating that Monk Mirananta first set foot…
1004 (Cheonsa) Bridge (천사대교) – Homepage tour.shinan.go.kr – Tel +82-61-261-6004 1004 Bridge, opened on April 4, 2019, connects Songgong-ri to Sinseok-ri in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. It is named 1004, pronounced “cheonsa,” for the 1004 islands that surrounds Sinan-gun. The bridge is the fourth longest marine bridge in Korea. – Address : Sinseok-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Presentation…
Geomundo Lighthouse (거문도 등대) – Tel +82-61-659-5696 Geomundo Lighthouse, completed on April 12, 1905, was the first lighthouse to be built on the southern coast of Korea. The white, 6.4-meter-high lighthouse shines a beam of light every 15 seconds that is visible for up to 42 kilometers away. In January 2006, a 33-meter-high lighthouse top…
Daedundo Island (대둔도) – Homepage tour.shinan.go.kr Daedundo Island is located 94 kilometers northwest of Mokpo and 3.2 kilometers away from Daeheuksando Island. The highest point of the island is Seongamsan Mountain at 163 meters, but with various steep edges. Various vegetables as well as seafood can been found throughout the island. – Address : 57,…
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…