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…

Gageodo Island (Soheuksando Island) (가거도(소흑산도)) – Tel +82-61-275-9300 Gageodo Island is the southwesternmost island in Korea, located rather close to China. The island has rough mountain ridges and consists of cliffs, making a magnificent scenery. With Doksilsan Mountain (alt. 639 m, the highest peak in Sinan-gun) standing in the middle, the island is surrounded by…

Jirisan Manbokdae Peak (지리산 만복대) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-61-780-7700 Manbokdae Peak in the west soars at the boundary between Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun and Namwon-si at 1,433.4 meters above sea level. ”Man” means “full of something” and “bok” means “fortune.” Like the name, Manbokdae is considered as a fortunate mountain with great views as it…