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…
Information about Damyang Songgangjeong Pavilion (담양 송강정).
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…
Information about Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest (국립 천관산자연휴양림).
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…
Information about Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden (태평염생식물원).
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…