Hwawon Oceano Tourism Complex (화원 오시아노 관광단지) – Homepage www.oceanoresort.co.kr – Tel +82-61-534-6790 Set before the beautiful Korean archipelago, Hwawon Oceano Tourism Complex offers visitors a romantic beachside camping experience with a large campground and convenience amenities such as shower stalls. The campsite is particularly beautiful at sunset and night when stars fill the sky….
Dolmeori Beach (돌머리해변) – Homepage www.hampyeong.go.kr – Tel +82-61-322-0011 Dolmeori Beach is located at the westernmost point of Hampyeong-eup on a rocky tip, giving the beach its name Dolmeori, meaing a rock head. Near the beach, there is a dense forest of sweet smelling pine trees and fresh water which is shallow enough for swimming….
Soando Island (소안도) – Homepage www.wando.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-61-550-5609 Soando Island was settled by the Oh Family of Dongbok and the Kim Family of Gimhae, who moved to the island during the Imjin War. It was a very patriotic island during the Japanese occupation, stated to have flown the Korean flag all-year round. Patriots like…
Songho Beach (송호해수욕장) – Homepage www.haenam.go.kr – Tel +82-61-532-1330 Songho Beach is the most representative beach in Haenam and was named so for its dense old pine trees, fine sand, and shallow water resembling a lake. The fine sand and shallow waters make it the perfect beach for families. Hundreds of pine trees create a…
Jangheung Cheongwansa Temple (천관사(장흥)) – Homepage cafe.daum.net/kkk7773 – Tel +82-61-867-2954 Cheongwansa Temple is situated in the middle of Cheongwansan Mountain and is believed to have been built by Monk Tongyeong during the Silla Kingdom. It was once home to over 1,000 monks in its 89 buildings. Beneath the temple’s humble exterior is an impressive collection…
Yeonggwang Bulgapsa Temple (불갑사 (영광)) – Homepage tour.yeonggwang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-350-4889 Bulgapsa Temple of Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, was the very first Buddhist temple to be built in Korea. Monk Marananta, who was the first Indian monk to spread Buddhism in Korea, is said to have established the temple here around the year 384, during the reign…
Dogapsa Temple (도갑사) – Homepage www.dogapsa.com www.templestay.com – Tel +82-61-473-5122 Dogapsa Temple, built during the late Silla period, has a long history and various national treasures. Approximately 100 meters from Iljumun Gate of Dogapsa Temple is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation), built in 1473 with a unique design that is also designated as a National…
Gamami Beach (가마미해수욕장) – Homepage yeonggwang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-356-1020 Located 24 kilometers west of Yeonggwang-eup, Gamami Beach was first opened in 1925. The beach is 1 kilometer in length and 200 meters in x_width, and has the shape of a half moon. Around 200 pine trees encompass the area and form a dense cozy forest….
Bogildo Island Seyeonjeong Pavilion (보길도 세연정) – Homepage www.wando.go.kr – Tel +82-61-550-5761 Yun Seon-do (1587~1671), a non-military civil administrator and poet in the mid Joseon dynasty, could hardly contain his anger after hearing the news that the king had surrendered during the Byeongjahoran War (Chinese invasion of Korea in 1636). Following the events, he decided…
Jirisan National Park (Nogodan Peak Section) (지리산국립공원 (지리산 노고단)) – Homepage jiri.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-61-780-7700 Jirisan National Park covers a vast amount of land in three provinces, including one city and three counties. The countless mountain peaks both large and small blend harmoniously, giving off a comforting ambiance. The valleys feature streams, waterfalls, and more…