Seomjingang Train Village (섬진강기차마을)

– Tel
+82-61-362-7461

Since its development in April 1999 as a part of government efforts to boost regional tourism, Seomjingang Train Village has established itself as a popular attraction in Gokseong. A replica of the region’s old steam engine train runs 10 kilometers between the old Gokseong Station in Seomjingang Train Village and Gajeong Station. The train runs along the old tracks at a moderate speed, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic view along the tracks.

– Address : 232, Gichamaeul-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-362-7461,
+82-61-362-8635, +82-61-363-9900,
+82-61-363-6174, +82-61-362-7717

– Parking
Available

– Operating Hours
09:00-20:00 (last admission 18:00)
* Visitors must leave the premises 30 min before closing

– Admission Fees
[Seomjingang Train Village]

Individual – Adults 5,000 won / Children, senior citizens 4,500 won

Group – Adults 4,500 won / Children, senior citizens 4,000 won

* Paying visitors receive one 2,000 won Gokseong Simcheong gift certificate

* Groups: 30 or more people

– Restrooms
Available

– Activity Fees
[Seomjingang River Railbike (online reservation)] Gajeong Station – Bongjo Station

Individuals: 2-seater 20,000 won / 3-seater 25,000 won / 4-seater 30,000 won

Groups: 2-seater 18,000 won / 3-seater 22,500 won / 4-seater 27,000 won

[Train Village Railbike (no reservations)] 4-Seater bike

Individuals (circulation / 500 m): 5,000 won

Groups (circulation / 500 m): 4,500 won

* Board in the order of tickets sold on-site.

* Groups of 6 bikes or more: 10% discount

[Steam Engine Train]

Individuals
Adults (seated ticket): Round-trip 9,000 won / One-way trip 6,000 won

Adults (standing ticket): Round-trip 7,000 won / One-way trip 5,000 won

Children, senior citizens (seated ticket): Round-trip 8,000 won / One-way trip 5,000 won

Children, senior citizens (standing ticket): Round-trip 6,000 won / One-way trip 4,000 won

Groups (20 people or more)

Adults (seated ticket): Round-trip 8,100 won / One-way trip 5,400 won

Adults (standing ticket): Round-trip 6,300 won / One-way trip 4,500 won

Children, senior citizens (seated ticket): Round-trip 7,200 won / One-way trip 4,500 won
Children, senior citizens (standing ticket): Round-trip 5,400 won / One-way trip 3,600 won

* Adults (ages 13-64) / Children (ages 4-12) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & over)

– Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Online & on-site reservation available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gokseong International Rose Festival (곡성세계장미축제)

– Homepage
www.gokseong.go.kr

– Tel
+82-61-360-8471

The Gokseong International Rose Festival is a vibrant spring celebration featuring 1,004 varieties of roses, including rare European species and famous roses from around the globe. Held at the landmark Gokseong Train Village, the festival is filled with the romantic fragrance of roses.

⊙ Chaewondang (채원당)

– Homepage
http://www.chaewondang.com

– Tel
+82-10-6800-6600

Chaewondang is a hanok stay next to the Seomjingang Train Village in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. Its Sarangbang guestroom is suitable for one family while the Anchae and Yegaheon rooms are for large families or group travelers. The grassy yard contains flower beds and a jangdokdae or storage jar stand, and has scenic views over surrounding rice fields and countryside. If pre-booked, breakfast can include local specialties such as marsh snail stew and spicy beef soup. Various experience programs such as hanbok wearing and local road biking are offered, while visitors get discount tickets for riding the Seomjingang train, horse riding and other amenities.

⊙ Danpyun (단편)

– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/cafe_danpyun/

Danpyun is a dessert café inspired by Korean rice cakes. Popular menu items include the danpyun uyu, filled with fresh blueberries, injeolmi chiffon (bean-powder-coated rice cake chiffon) and heugimja chiffon (black sesame chiffon), made with 100% domestically sourced rice. The picturesque view outside the window creates a gallery-like atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to enjoy alongside a visit to the Seomjingang Train Village located right next door.

⊙ Gokseong Leisure Culture Center (곡성 레저문화센터)

– Homepage
www.gokseong.go.kr

– Tel
+82-61-360-8343

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center was built to provide culture, education, and leisure facilities to the public. There are three concert and lecture halls, Dongak Art Hall, Seomjin Hall, and Daehwang Hall. There are also facilities for hobby and health classes. The center opened on March 11, 2010.

⊙ Gokseong Dangunjeon Shrine (곡성 단군전)

– Homepage
www.gokseong.go.kr
www.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 a bear and a tiger who wished to become human beings. Hwanung attended to their plea by instructing them to avoid sunlight for 100 days and live only by consuming garlic and mugwort. Unlike the tiger who gave up, the bear followed the instructions faithfully and transformed into a woman, who then married Hwanung and gave birth to Dangun.

Located near Yeonguncheonbyeon in Gokseong-eup, Dangunjeon Shrine was first founded in Hakjeong-ri, Samin-dong in 1916 by Shin Tae-yun, also known as Baekdang, but later moved to its current location and went through reconstruction in 1931. An annual ancestral rite takes place at the shrine on October 3 (National Foundation Day) and March 15 to pay respects to Dangun. Dangunjeon Shrine was also a place where civilians gathered to take an oath of patriotism in action against the Japanese during the Japanese colonization period; a stone plaque commemorating the March 1st Independence Movement and Baekdang Memorial Hall dedicated to Shin Tae-yun can also be found within the area. Shin Tae-yun was captured by Japanese soldiers during the March 1st Independence Movement and served two years in prison.

Seomjingang Train Village (섬진강기차마을)