Military Headquarters of Jeolla-do Province, Gangjin (강진 전라병영성)

16.8Km 2020-05-19

175, Byeongyeongseong-ro, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3362

Jeolla Byeongyeongseong is a fortress located in Seongdong-ri, Byeongyeong-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do. It played an important role as the main headquarter of the entire southwest region of the military in the Joseon era during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and Jeongyujaeran (the 2nd Japanese Invasion).

Built in 1414 during the time of King Taejong (17th year of his rule), the fortress spans over a 1,060m in length and has kept its original bottom base intact. Three Sugumun main gates, seven Ongseong, building sites, foundation stones, and 25 tombstones also remain. In addition, it is the best preserved fortress among the remaining fortresses in the Namhae area. Hamel, a Dutch sailor, drifted in the site from 1656 during the 7th year of King Hyojeong to 1663 during the 4th year of King Hyeonjeong in the Joseon dynasty and wrote a novel named ‘The Journal of Hendrick Hamel’ after visiting the area. His novel explained Korean policy, culture, and traditions of the time to the Western world.

Cheongwansan Eulalia Festival (천관산 억새제)

16.9Km 2021-01-22

Gwansan-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-863-7071

Cheongwansan Eulalia Festival takes place between mid-September and mid-October when the fields turn white or gray with sunlight. The best time of the day to take in the beauty of the eulalia field is before nine in the morning and after five in the afternoon. The view of eulalia waves in the breeze at Cheongwansan Mountain is a sight to be seen.

Myeonghuine Eumsikjeom (명희네음식점)

17.3Km 2021-03-20

3-6, Toyosijang 2-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-862-3369

Samhap is a representative dish in Jeolla-do that refers to a combination platter of three dishes. The representative menu is skate, pork, and kimchi combo. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market (정남진 장흥토요시장)

17.4Km 2020-06-16

15, Toyosijang 3-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-846-7002

Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market is the nation's first weekend market, selling produce, locally grown beef, and other specialty products. A permanent stage within the market also provides a venue for dynamic performances and concerts, making a trip to this marketplace exciting.

Tamjin River Wetland Eco-Park (탐진강 생태습지원)

17.5Km 2019-11-19

Gyeonsan-ri, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gu, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-860-0224

The Tamjin River Wetland Eco-Park opened in July 2008 to preserve the pristine nature of Tamjin River and to maintain a better waterfront. It is a widely spread natural river wetland eco-park that covers 13.130㎡ along the waterside of Tamjin River, which holds superior-grade water that flows mainly through the Jangheung area from Pyeonghwa Bridge in Jangheung-eup to Busan Bridge. Within the park, there are acupressure paths, wooden decks, trails for observing aquatic plants and eco-life, walking trails and a fountain.

Jinsong Tourist Hotel (진송관광호텔)

17.8Km 2025-01-07

1, Donggyo 2-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-864-7775

Jinsong Hotel offers the refreshing elements of nature and ultimate relaxation in this Jeongnamjin area. Together with the Jeongnamjin market opening every Saturday and the scenic views of a nearby stream by the night, guests can get lost in the comforts of natural environment. The hotel is located 20 minutes away from the Boseong Tea Plantation and 30 minutes from the Haenam Ttangkkeut Maeul (the Southern tip of the peninsula). Other tourist attractions in the region include Yulpo Beach Resort, Sumun Beach Resort, Cheon-gwansan among others, providing one of the best places for sight-seeing. Jinsong Tourist Hotel is the choice hotel recommended for family and group tourists as it is the only hotel-class accomodation in this area richly endowned with tourist destinations.

Gangjin Moonlight Hanok Village (강진달빛한옥마을)

18.0Km 2024-04-04

2 Dalbithanok-gil, Seongjeon-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam-do

This village with 29 hanok (traditional Korean house) is surrounded by Wolchulsan Mountain like a folding screen. About 10 of those unique houses offer a friendly hanok lodging experience for tourists by renting out one or two guestrooms. It is fun to see the yards of each house decorated differently from its front yard. The observatory at the village offers a panoramic view of towering Wolchulsan Mountain, expansive tea fields, rice paddies, and the cozy Gangjin Moonlight Hanok Village at a glance.

Hwadamjae[Korea Quality] / 화담재[한국관광 품질인증]

18.0Km 2024-10-30

3 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-9566-8890

Hwadamjae is a hanok pension located at the entrance of Dalbit Hanok Village in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do, that offers pet-friendly accommodations. There are four cozy rooms that can accommodate two to three people each. The Dalbit room, constructed with red clay, is heated using the gudeuljang system (underfloor heating). The Dalbit Maru room is also decorated with cypress, so even after a full night's sleep, you can still feel your head clear from the soothing scent of cypress. Across the yard are large and small jangdokdaes (traditional earthen jars) and an area where you can play traditional games.

Dalbit Hanok Suryuhwagae [Korea Quality] / 달빛한옥 수류화개 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.0Km 2024-10-30

5, Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4140-4884

Located in Gangjin Dalbit Hanok Village, Suryuhwagae is an accommodation in a form of a traditional Korean housing that stands in front of magnificent Wolchulsan Mountain and filled with green tea aroma that lingers from the breeze coming from Wolchulsan Dawon (tea plantation). The warm ambiance makes guests feel as if visiting a relative’s house in the countryside. The picturesque scenery of the hanok with a yard filled with flowers is surely impressive. The owner serves welcome tea when guests arrive. There are only two guest rooms: Byeolbit Room and Dalbit Room. The two rooms are good for two and three guests, respectively, or can be booked together to enjoy the whole hanok without other guests. Both rooms each have a numaru (hanok balcony) and a private bathroom. Through the numaru window, guests can enjoy the view of the grass yard and the starry sky at night. Guests are served healthy Korean food as complimentary breakfast. The owner prepares a healthy meal with crops picked from the garden.

Haerodang[Korea Quality] / 해로당[한국관광 품질인증]

18.1Km 2024-10-30

57 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-9417-7517

Haerodang is a hanok accommodation located in Gangjin Dalbit Hanok Village in Boseong, Jeollanam-do. There are three rooms made of red clay scented with the aroma of cypress trees. The Sunset room is the largest room and has a toenmaru (narrow wooden porch) from which you can view the ridge of Wolchulsan Mountain. Sandeuljeong is the coolest during the summer, but it is extremely cold during the winter, therefore it is not operated during the winter months. There is a beautiful pavilion, an outdoor table, and a rocking swing in the yard. Breakfast is provided at no charge.

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