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Red Spider Lily Park of Yongcheonsa Temple (용천사 꽃무릇공원)

Red Spider Lily Park of Yongcheonsa Temple (용천사 꽃무릇공원)

2024-02-20

209 Yongcheonsa-gil, Haebo-myeon, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do

Red Spider Lily Park of Yongcheonsa Temple is a park where red spider lily form habitat. Starting to bloom in late August, by autumn, not only does Yongcheon Temple but also the park below the temple and the Gwangam Reservoir are all dyed red with the blossoms. In mid-September, during the peak blooming period of the flowers, the local festival called the Red Spider Lily Grand Festival takes place, featuring various events for both tourists and local residents.

Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

2024-02-20

67 Baekjemunhwa-ro, Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do

Supjaengi Garden is a park associated with the history of Beopseongpo. "Supjaengi" means a fortress made of trees. It was created to protect Beopseong Jinseong Fortress, a naval base during the Joseon dynasty, with a forest of deciduous trees, serving as a windbreak forest to protect Beopseongpo and the village. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the port while walking along the flower-filled walking trails. Every June, the Beopseongpo Danoje attracts many tourists.

Ttangkkeut Monorail (땅끝모노레일)

2024-02-20

60-28 Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Ttangkkeut Monorail is a tourist monorail that runs to the Ttangkkeut Village Observatory. It takes about 6 minutes for a one-way trip to the observatory, during which passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ttangkkeut Village in Haenam, stretching from the mountains to the sea. After enjoying the view from the top, visitors can descend via stairs to reach the Ttangkkeut Tower.

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo (고산 윤선도 유적지)

2024-02-20

135 Nogudang-gil, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo is a memorial site dedicated to Gosan Yun Seondo (1587-1671), a government official and literary figure of the Joseon dynasty. Nogudang is the house where Yun Seondo lived, built in the 15th century. There is also a museum displaying numerous hanok and artifacts. It is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by large ginko trees and forests.

Jingwansaggyegok Valley (진관사 계곡)

2024-02-20

73 Jingwan-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

Jingwansaggyegok Valley is a 1km-long stream located within the Bukhansan National Park, with clear water always flowing. Surrounded by deep forests, it offers refreshing shade and clean air. The valley features various shaped rocks and waterfalls, creating a beautiful scenery. In particular, it's a great spot for water activities with the cool shade and refreshing stream during the summer, and the autumn leaves make it stunning in the fall. Its accessibility from downtown Seoul adds to its appeal.

Gasado Island (가사도)

2024-02-20

106 Gasado-gil, Jodo-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do

Gasado Island is a island with sixteen subsidiary islands centered around the main island. It is renowned for its beautiful sunset viewed from hanok in Dolmok Village and Dolmok Beach. It was an area where silica mines were operated in Japanese colonial period, and remnants of mines and caves can still be found across the island. As the third-largest island in Jindo, its residents are mainly engaged in brown seaweed cultivation.

Gwakdo Island (곽도)

2024-02-20

23 Maenggolgwakdo-gil, Jodo-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do

Gwakdo Island is an outlying island located furthest from Jindo, belonging to the Maenggolgundo area. Renowned for its high-quality seaweed, it is also known as Miyeokguk Island (Seaweed Island). Accessible through steep rocky shores and high waves, it attracts many fishermen seeking black sea bream in winter season due to its abundant seafood and pristine waters.

National Jangseong Healing Forest (국립장성치유의숲)

2024-02-20

716 Chuam-ro, Seosam-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

National Jangseong Healing Forestis a natural recreational facility located in the Chungnyeongsan National Forest, opened in 2011. Visitors can be relaxed by walking along the cypress forest trail emitting phytoncides. There are seven hiking courses designed with various themes and slopes. Following the main course, the "Well-being Forest Path," hikers will encounter the Chungnyeongsan Observatory, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the mountain and see the cypress forest at a glance.

Wando Jeongdo-ri Gugyedeung Pebble Beach (완도 정도리 구계등)

2024-02-20

152-1 Jeongdo-ri, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Gugyedeung Pebble Beach is the area near in Wando Port. The rounded pebbles, such as those found at Gugyedeung Pebble Beach, Jeongdo-ri, have been smoothed and rounded by waves over tens of thousands of years. The unique sound of waves crashing against the pebbles is like a song, and the harmony between the sea and forest paths is beautiful, attracting many travelers.

Jeonnam Wando Cheongsando Island (Cittaslow) (전남 완도 청산도 [슬로시티])

2024-02-20

7 Cheongsan-ro, Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Cheongsando Island is an island located in the southern part of Korea, reachable by passenger ferry from Wando in about 40 minutes. The traditional rural village landscape is well preserved here. The name "Cheongsan" means "green mountain," and true to its name, the mountains, sky, and sea are all refreshing. The island boasts a total of eleven slow paths, named so because walking along them slows one's pace due to the beautiful scenery. The view of gudeuljang paddy and low stone walls is also a rare sight to behold.