Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival (함양 산삼축제)

17.0 Km 15559 2023-09-06

49, Pilbongsan-gil, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-964-3353

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival is held at Hamyang Sangnim Forest, a Natural Monument. The area of Hamyang stretches across Jirisan Mountain and Deogyusan Mountain and features high quality wild ginseng and herbs that bring many domestic and overseas visitors to the area. This healthy well-being festival helps to promote and distribute wild ginseng and herbs produced in Hamyang.

Sangnim Park (상림공원)

17.0 Km 39916 2021-11-24

49, Pilbongsan-gil, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-960-5756

Hamyang is well known for its beautiful mountains and clean waters. Sangnim Park, located in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, has beautiful sceneries throughout the year as well as various attractions including pavilions, memorial plaques, walking trails and more. The park was formed during the Unified Silla period, providing deep history as well as a place to relax.

Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession (남원 신관사또부임행차)

17.1 Km 1199 2024-04-07

17, Yangrim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
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Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession is a fusion performance about the parade for celebrating the appointment of Byeon Hak-do as Namwon governor in the story of Chunhyang, set in Gwanghalluwon Garden, one of Namwon’s representative cultural resources. The event connected to Gwanghalluwon Garden and the Chunhyang Theme Park takes place from April to October every year, giving various spectacles and activities to visitors. The parade starts from the Plaza of Love and ends at Gwanghalluwon Garden, where various shows such as Gisaeng Jeomgo, military processional music performance, Yukbang performance, and a fan dance by gisaeng (female entertainers) are performed. In addition, fun activities like experiencing the punishment of the Joseon dynasty, folk games, and a photo event are arranged for visitors. This performance has been designated as a Standing Cultural Tourism Program since 2008.

Namwon AirRail (남원에어레일)

17.1 Km 0 2024-04-17

86 Sori-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

Namwon AirRail is a 2.44-kilometer monorail that circulates three stations: Chunhyang Theme Park within the major Namwon tourist resort; Hampawoo Korean Music Experience Center; and Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory. It boasts an in-vehicle cooling and heating system and a comfortable interior space for eight people. Passengers can view the beautiful scenery of Namwon while moving along the high-altitude rail at a maximum x_height of 11.2 meters and feel as if they're riding a luxurious roller coaster over the view along the sky road. As such, it offers a healing and thrilling experience.

Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory (남원항공우주천문대)

17.1 Km 17093 2024-04-07

48-63, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-6900

Chosen as a government funded project, Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory was granted 4.6 billion won by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning in 2006 for project development.

The three-story observatory, with a total area of 6,532 square meters, has an exhibition hall showing the history of space aviation, an aviation experience hall, and a 10-meter-wide dome showing images of the night sky. The secondary observatory is equipped with a 600 millimeter telecope and other astronomical telescopes ranging in focal length from 125 millimeter to 350 millimeter for observing Namwon's night sky. In addition to the telecopes, retired combat planes from the air force, including the main fighter plane Phantom from the 1970s, are displayed outside.

Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory offers programs such as tours and experience programs for groups. These include a 4D film experience of the sun and celestial bodies, a virtual aviation experience, and lectures about astronomy, all of which can accommodate up to 120 people per session. A variety of classroom learning activities are also offered in the summer to attract more visitors.

Nogane (노가네)

17.3 Km 0 2024-01-08

283 Noegye-gil, Hamyang-eup, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Nogane's specialties include samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and ori baeksuk (whole duck soup), Korea’s representative nutrient-rich foods that warm up the body and boost stamina. They are even more special because of shingled hedgehogs (with a unique scent, taste, and chewy texture, cultivated in broad-leaved forests) and precious wild ginsengs that are hard to acquire. The representative menu, neungi samgyetang (shingled hedgehog and ginseng chicken soup), has a soft texture from fully cooked large chicken and a rich soup full of mushrooms and chives. Thanks to the taste of the soup, rich with a lot of medicinal ingredients, this restaurant has a constant stream of visitors. Side dishes such as kimchi and pickles that boost the appetite are also neatly served.

Myeongmun Jegwa (명문제과)

17.4 Km 0 2024-04-07

56 Yongseong-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

Myeongmun Jegwa is a bakery that has been situated in its current location for nearly 40 years. It is so famous that people from all over the country come to Namwon to taste the bread here. A line of people can be seen here all day, regardless of weekdays or weekends. Signature bread items include a Korean streusel bun filled with whipped cream, honey almond bread, and homemade ham bread. Fresh bread is available at 10:00, 13:30, and 16:30, and order tickets are handed out before the bread comes out. It is located near major tourist attractions in Namwon, such as Gwanghalluwon Garden and Chunhyang Theme Park, making it a good place to add in the itinerary.

Cheonghakdong Hoegwan (청학동회관)

17.6 Km 16134 2024-04-07

31 Gwanseodang-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

This restaurant has 60 years of tradition. As a traditional Korean house, it has a small pond with a watermill. The restaurant serves Namwon’s authentic Korean table d’hote, featuring about 20 dishes. The representative Cheonghakdong Set Menu includes Jeolla region's delicacies, such as hongeo samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo), braised galbi, Yeonggwang gulbi (dried yellow croaker), and japchae. The restaurant also has private rooms for family and groups who wish to dine in a more quiet manner.

Namwonyechon by Kensington [Korea Quality] / 남원예촌 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.7 Km 1191 2024-04-07

17 , Gwanghanbuk-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-636-8001

Namwonyechon in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, combines the beauty of traditional hanok with the convenience of a hotel. In summer, rooms with daecheongmaru are popular, and in winter, you can cozy up to an oakwood fire. A hanbok experience, pansori and gayageum performances, and a traditional games experience are provided free of charge. Residents get a free entry pass with mapae(a certificate to allow officials to use horses) to nearby Gwanghalluwon Garden, Chunhyang Theme Park, and Baekdudaegan Ecological Education Center. Room minibars are also free of charge.

Chunhyang Festival (춘향제)

17.7 Km 23174 2024-04-07

1447 Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-5770

Taking place in Namwon, Chunhyang Festival celebrates the love between Chunhyang and Lee Mongryong, based on the famous Korean love story, Chunhyangjeon. Held since 1931, the festival aims to spread the story not only around Korea but to international visitors as well through hands-on experiences and moving performances. The highlight of the festival is the beauty pageant that attracts many people.

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