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19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Jeollanamdo Samsan-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do Located 77 kilometers southwest of Yeosu, Chodo Island is surrounded by islands of various sizes. The island has three small fishing villages around the central Sangsanbong Peak. The island is famous for its sunset view from the peak and the sea-parting that happens at low tide between Jinmak Village and Mokseom Island off the coast. There are two beaches on the island, with Jeonggang Beach being a popular vacation location among families. There is only one passenger ferry between Yeosu and Chodo daily. There is also a cruise tour to the nearby islands, a popular activity for overnight guests.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Daedundo Island (대둔도)

Jeollanamdo 57, Gimisu-gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do Daedundo Island is located 94 kilometers northwest of Mokpo and 3.2 kilometers away from Daeheuksando Island. The highest point of the island is Seongamsan Mountain at 163 meters, but with various steep edges. Various vegetables as well as seafood can been found throughout the island.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Dadohaehaesang National Park (Wando Section) (다도해해상국립공원(완도))

Jeollanamdo Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do Dadohaehaesang National Park was established on December 23, 1981 as the 14th national park, and it is the nation's largest park, spread over 2,344 ㎢. Within this area are nearly 1,700 islands of varying sizes, including Hongdo, Heuksando, Geomundo, and Baekdo Islands. During the Silla period, the King of the Sea, Jang Bogo established the maritime world and during the Goryeo dynasty, the area was a trading path with the Yuan and Song dynasties. Also, it was the battlefield where Admiral Yi Sun-sin defeated the invading navy during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Likewise, historical sites remain in many places.

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19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park (천사섬 분재공원)

Jeollanamdo 330, Surak-gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park in Sinan is a place for people to relax and enjoy nature. The ecological park is located next to the vast Korean archipelago, making it perfectly suited to relaxation and education. The park hopes to attract more visitors as it continues to hold various exhibits about potted plants and sculptures.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Chuwolsan Mountain (추월산)

Jeollanamdo 981, Chuwolsan-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do Located 13 kilometers away from Damyang-eup, Chuwolsan Mountain (731 m) was designated Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 4 and is one of the five famous mountains of Jeollanam-do. It marks the boundary between Jeollanam-do, South Jeolla Province (Wolgye-ri, Yong-myeon, the most northern town in Damyang-gun) and Jeollabuk-do, North Jeolla Province (Bokheung-myeon, Sunchang-gun). The mountain has a dense forest, rock formations and stones, and rock walls that look like manmade fortifications with a narrow path to the west which can accommodate only one person at a time. Shaped like a Buddhist monk lying down when it is seen from Damyang-eup's side, it is popular for its various naturally grown medicinal herbs as well as rare kinds of Chuwolsan orchids. The base of the mountain has gentle slopes and densely packed old pine trees, making it the best destination for families in summer. The hiking trail is hard to climb despite the fact that the peak is not very high. However, it is visited by mountain climbers all year long. Before reaching Sangbong Peak, there is a hermitage and a mineral spring that never dries up. The peak also boasts an impressive view of the surrounding area, including Damyangho Lake. Chuwolsan Mountain was a battle site during the Imjin War along with the nearby Geumseongsanseong Fortress. The last battle of Donghak Peasant Revolution also took place at Chuwolsan Mountain.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원)

Jeollanamdo Cheongwansan-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by an emperor. In autumn, fields of silver grass unfold around the mountain peak, allowing for the Cheongwansan Silver Grass Festival to take place on Yeondaebong (silver grass plain). Also, from the top of the mountain, several grand landmarks like Dadohae archipelago, Wochulsan Mountain and Mudeungsan Mountain in nearby cities can be seen. On a clear day, visitors can even see Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island. In the middle of the mountain is Cheongwansa Temple, which houses precious cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure No. 795), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern).

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest (국립 천관산자연휴양림)

Jeollanamdo 842-1150, Chilgwan-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest is located at the entrance of one of the five great mountains of the Jeolla region. Cheongwansan Mountain is a rocky mountain with steep peaks. Red camellia flowers bloom in spring, while in fall, silver grass blankets the area, creating a spectacular scene. The mountain peak offers an incredible ocean view due to the mountain's close location to the coast. To the south, the vast Dadohae Sea comes into view, and hikers may even get a glimpse of Hallasan Mountain from afar on a clear sunny day. A landscape of different mountain ridges can be seen to the north, namely Wolchulsan Mountain in Yeongam, Jeamsan Mountain in Jangheung, and Mudeungsan Mountain in Gwangju. Cheongwansa Temple is located within a few hundred meters of the peak of the mountain. The recreational park is equipped with convenient facilities and a well-managed 7-kilometer-long hiking trail, serving as a great vacation spot for weekend getaways.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Cheongwansan Literature Park (천관산 문학공원)

Jeollanamdo Yeonji-ri, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do Cheongwansan Literature Park is located on the outskirts of Cheongwansan Mountain in Jangheung. The mountain itself is known for a unique array of odd-shaped rocks and ridges, attracting many visitors year-round. Jangheung is nicknamed ‘Literature Town’ for its history of producing outstanding writers. The park commemorates these writers and their development of the modern style of Korean poems, novels, and essays (including Song Gi-suk, Han Seung-won, and Lee Cheong-jun) with a total of 54 monuments; each displaying the best of each writer’s works. A separate monument (7 stories/15m) contains works and handwritten manuscripts by 35 writers and their chronologies in capsules. In addition, over 460 stone towers leading to Tapsansa Temple await visitors.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Cheong Maesil Farm (홍쌍리 청매실농원)

Jeollanamdo 55 Jimak 1-gil, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do Cheong Maesil Farm sprawls across an expansive area of over 165,000 m2 at the foothills of Baegunsan Mountain, which rises to an elevation of 1,217 meters. The farm has been lovingly tended to by the renowned Plum Blossom Doctor, Hong Ssang-ri, for decades, drawing visitors from all over the country. In March, Cheong Maesil Farm transforms into a breathtaking canvas of colors—with blue and red plums, the delicate lily trees and the vibrant cornelian cherries all blossoming in unison. For photo enthusiasts, the farm boasts a dedicated photo zone, while the Pavilion Observatory offers panoramic views that are a favorite among visitors. From this spot, one can marvel at the picturesque scenery of Gwangyang Maehwa Village, Seomjingang River, and Hadong Village on the river’s other side. Visitors in spring are recommended to attend the annual plum festival centered around Cheong Maesil Farm. Moreover, the nearby Gwangyang Plum Culture Center makes for an enriching stopover.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

Jeollanamdo 1161-8 Cheonghaejinseo-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do Located beside the sea, this filming location boasts a port. It became the leading shooting site for popular movies such as "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," "The Pirates," and the drama "The Slave Hunters." Experience wearing costumes with the beautiful South Sea and traditional Korean villages as a backdrop, play traditional folk games, and participate in agricultural ecology experience programs.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

Jeollanamdo 90-1 Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs' Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Bulhoesa Temple (Naju) (불회사(나주))

Jeollanamdo 1224-142 Dado-ro, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do Bulhoesa Temple is a temple located in the middle of Deongnyongsan Mountain. It exudes a simple yet devout atmosphere. Behind it lies a beautiful forest of camellia trees. At the entrance of the temple, there are two stone Jangseung figures estimated to have been made around 1719. Jangseung is a traditional Korean cultural symbol believed to ward off evil spirits, and they are sculpted with comical expressions, providing an amusing sight for visitors.

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19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Boseong Ganggol Village (보성 강골마을)

Jeollanamdo 15-9 Yeokjeon-gil, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do Ganggol Village was home to the Gwangju Lee Clan, with most of the hosues being built in the early 20th century. Of the many houses here, three of them have been recognized as important folk materials, along with one pavilion. In the Ganggol Village Experience Program, participants can spend a night at the traditional hanok village and experience the lifestyle of the old days.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Bohae Plum Farm (보해매실농원)

Jeollanamdo 125-89, Yedeok-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do Established in 1979 in Haenam, Jeollanam-do by the Bohae Brewery, Bohae Plum Farm (Bohae Maesil Nongwon) is the largest green plum farm in Korea. Every spring, as maehwa (apricot flower) blossoms begin to bloom on maesil (green plum) trees, the brewery opens the farm to the public, providing an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful blossoms, and also to purchase fresh plums. To this day, the brewery produces and sells various maesil products made with the plums harvested from the farm.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Bogildo Island Seyeonjeong Pavilion (보길도 세연정)

Jeollanamdo 57, Buhwang-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do 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 to live in seclusion by moving to Jeju Island. However, on the way to Jeju, he came across Bogildo Island and he was so inspired by its beauty that he ended up settling down on Bogildo instead. For the following 13 years, he composed great poems such as "Eobusasisa (Fisherman's Song for Four Seasons)." Some of the mountain peaks and rocks named by him still remain on the island.Seyeonjeong Pavilion was built by Yun Seondo and this is the birthplace of his literary works. On clear days, he would come to the pavilion with his family and let singers sing his verses. Bogildo Island embraces both the Eastern outlook on nature and Neo-Confucianism ideology. While going around the island, visitors will get somesemblanceof how Yun Seondo harmonized man and nature through the combination of the island's natural and the man-made features.

19일 전　 Jeollanamdo　

Bogildo Island (보길도)

Jeollanamdo Bogil-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do Located about 12 kilometers away from Wando Port, Bogildo Island was once inhabited by a famous Joseon poet named Yun Seon-do, who found the island by chance when he sought shelter from a typhoon he encountered on his way to Jeju Island. During his 10-year stay on the island, he built 25 buildings, including Seyeonjeong and Nakseonjae Pavilions. His most noted work "Eobusasisa" was also written here. The island has three beautiful beaches, serving as a popular vacation destination. The southernmost Yesong-ri Beach is especially popular for its astounding views with a 1.4-kilometer stretch of pebbled shore with an evergreen forest nearby.

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