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…
Chodo Island (초도(여수)) – Homepage www.yeosu.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-61-659-1770 Located 77 kilometers southwest of Yeosu, Chodo Island is surrounded by islands of various sizes. The island has three small fishing villages around the central Sangsanbong Peak. The island is famous for its sunset view from the peak and the sea-parting that happens at low tide…
Baegunsan Eochigyegok Valley (백운산 어치계곡) – Homepage www.gwangyang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-797-3333 Eochigyegok Valley, located in Eochi-ri, Jinsang-myeon, is 7 kilometers long, and is a valley with clear water flowing through the lush forest with rocks in all sizes that provide a resting spot. In particular, it is home to Orodae Rock, cool enough to form…
Bigeumdo Island (비금도) – Tel +82-61-240-8524 Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeondogyo Bridge was constructed connecting it to Dochodo Island. Bigeumdo Island makes up 5% of the salt production in Korea. The most beautiful beach on…
Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장) – Homepage www.wando.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-61-550-6921 Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach is located at the center of Dadohaehaesang National Park. The beach got its name from its singing sand, and the name can be literally translated to “sound of sand that can be heard from 4 kilometers away.” The beach shore has…
Anak Beach (안악해수욕장) – Homepage www.hampyeong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-320-1784 Anak Beach is a white sand beach that stretches for more than 200 meters and is bordered by a forest of pine trees. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, a major draw is the great seafood like fresh mullets, long-legged octopuses, small shrimps, and other local…
Jiri Beach (지리해수욕장) – Homepage www.wando.go.kr – Tel +82-61-550-6495 Jiri Beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset and is regarded as one of the best beaches on Cheongsando Island. With its clean, shallow waters and fine white sand, it is a great vacation spot for families. The beach stretches for 1 kilometer, is 100…