Bangjukpo Beach (방죽포해변) – Homepage tour.yeosu.go.kr – Tel +82-61-659-3968 Nestled on the east coast of Dolsando Island, the tranquil waters have mild waves that lap up on the shiny golden sand along Bangjukpo Beach. Nearby, there is a thick pine grove with trees over 200 years old. This area is blessed with plenty of fresh…
Seomjingang River (섬진강) – Homepage www.gokseong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-360-8419 The Seomjingang River, one of the four major rivers in Korea, starts from Imsil and Sunchang. It merges with several bodies of water in Gokseong, Gurye and Hadong before flowing into the South Sea.In Gokseong, the Seomjingang River is also known as the Sunjagang River. It…
Taeansa Temple (태안사) – Homepage www.gokseong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-363-6669 Located on the foot of Dongnisan Mountain, Taeansa Temple was built by three monks during the reign of the Silla King, Gyeongdeok (742). Afterwards, Monk Hyecheol constructed a large temple with 132 rooms during Goryeo Taejo’s reign, which was established as a central seminary of the…
Suncheon Heungryunsa Temple (흥륜사 (순천)) – Tel +82-61-744-7773 Heungryunsa Temple is a missionary center of the Hwaeomsa Temple. Located in Jukdobong Park (downtown Suncheon), the site was previously used as an archery range. *History Heungryunsa Temple is a branch of Hwaeomsa Temple, which is the 19th local temple of Jogye Order. It is said that…
Gurye Seomjingang Cherry Blossom Trail (구례 섬진강 벚꽃길) – Homepage www.gurye.go.kr – Tel +82-61-780-2227 The Seomjingang Cherry Blossom Trail in Gurye follows National Roads 17 and 19 along the pristine Seomgjingang River. Stretching over 3 kilometers, the trail is lined with cherry blossom trees planted in 1992. As well as being a popular drive course,…
Mopyeong Village (모평마을) – Homepage hampyeong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-320-1783 Located in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanamdo, Mopyeong Village is a scenic farming village that is rich in tradition and history. From the moment you start walking down the stonewall-lined path into town, this small village will capture your heart. The village’s important history (including its title as the…
Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Kiln Site (강진 고려청자 요지) – Homepage www.celadon.go.krwww.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-61-430-3755 Daegu-myeon of Gangjin-gun was the primary site of Goryeo dynasty celadon production between the 9th and the 14th centuries. Covering approximately 150 acres of land in nine villages, the area has been designated as the National Historical Site since 1963, and…
Hajodo Island (하조도) – Homepage www.jindo.go.kr – Tel +82-61-540-3045 Hajodo Island is named after the 154 small and big islands making up the islets that resemble a flock of birds. One of the beauties of Hajodo Island is the splendid harmony created between the land and sea. It offers a view of islands in the…
Jindo Mysterious Sea Route (진도 신비의 바닷길) – Homepage www.jindo.go.kr – Tel +82-1588-9601 Jindo Island is the third largest island in Korea, next to Jeju Island and Geoje Island. It is made up of 250 smaller islands, and it is famous for a strip of dry road that appears from the middle of the sea,…
Jirisan Cheese Land (지리산치즈랜드) – Homepage jcheeseland.modoo.atjcheeseland.co.kr Chowon Ranch, which started milking with two cows in 1979, built Jirisan Cheese Land, an experience ranch, in 2012 to introduce the dairy industry and milk to more people based on its 30 years of experience. Jirisan Cheese Land distributes homemade cheese and yogurt, and at the experience…