Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest (국립 천관산자연휴양림)

15.3Km 2021-05-24

842-1150, Chilgwan-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-867-6974

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.

Wolchulsan National Park (월출산국립공원)

15.9Km 2024-01-10

280-43 Cheonhwangsa-ro, Yeongam-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Wolchulsan Mountain, which means "moon rising mountain," is a national park in the southernmost part of Korea with beautiful nature. The mountain towering around Cheonhwangbong Peak at 810.7 meters above sea level stands out even more due to the flat land around it. The unique rock formations look differently depending on the angle, as a human face or animal shape, exuding overwhelming grandeur. More than 700 plant species and 800 animal species inhabit the area, and a subtropical forest and a warm-temperate forest coexist, making it very valuable to preserve. The ridge from the Cheonhwangsa Temple site or Baramgyegok Valley to Cheonhwangbong Peak, Gujeongbong Peak, and Dogapsa Temple is the main trail, which takes about six hours. The course’s most exciting point is the 120-meter high and 54-meter long red suspension bridge that offers a picturesque view of Wolchulsan Mountain and the fields and paddies under the mountain.

Dogapsa Temple (도갑사)

16.1Km 2021-12-06

306, Dogapsa-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-473-5122

Dogapsa Temple, built during the late Silla period, has a long history and various national treasures. Approximately 100 meters from Iljumun Gate of Dogapsa Temple is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation), built in 1473 with a unique design that is also designated as a National Treasure. Near the gate is Treasure No. 1134, Wooden Child Manjusri and Samantabhadra of Dogapsa Temple. A five-story stone pagoda as well as Stone Seated Buddha (a Treasure) can also be seen at the temple. A large amount of the temple was burnt down during various wars, but the remaining stones show how large the temple once was.

Chadam (차담)

16.2Km 2024-02-20

308 Dogapsa-ro, Gunseo-myeon, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Chadam is a hanok café located at the entrance of Dogapsa Temple in Wolchulsan National Park. Its signature menu item is the insam latte (ginseng latte), made by mixing milk with raw ginseng and honey. Other popular choices include daechu cha (jujube tea), baekhyanggwa ade (passion fruit ade), and patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans). They also sell a dessert called yeonkkulppang (bun with lotus roots, yam, red bean filling), which is unique to temples. Visitors can enjoy healing while observing the majestic Wolchulsan Mountain, which change with the seasons.

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo (고산 윤선도 유적지)

16.6Km 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.

Chamil Neungi Beoseot Baeksuk (참일능이버섯백숙)

16.8Km 2025-08-01

61, Gyoyukcheong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-536-6664

It is a good place to enjoy Korean dishes for health. This restaurant's signature menu is whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원)

17.0Km 2021-12-07

Cheongwansan-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-867-7075

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).

Jeollanam-do Heart Health Healing Center (전라남도 마음건강치유센터)

17.0Km 2025-09-16

121, Rohaseu-ro, Anyang-myeon, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do

Jeollanam-do Heart Health Healing Center is a specialized mental health and wellness facility located on the second floor of Wonkwang University Jangheung Integrative Medical Hospital. Established to support individuals experiencing emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, and stress in the wake of COVID-19, the center offers a variety of experiential healing programs. These include integrative medicine treatments rooted in traditional Korean medicine, forest therapy, and aromatherapy. The wellness programs are offered as one-day, two-day (1 night/2 days), or three-day (2 nights/3 days) courses. Each consists of integrative medical treatments, therapeutic sessions, and Korean medicine education, such as making Gyeongokhwan herbal pills. For the two-day and three-day courses, participants can also enjoy forest therapy program is held at Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland. Programs accommodate 12-24 people, with up to three groups accepted per day. Sessions are not available on weekends or public holidays.

Yonggung haemultang (용궁해물탕)

17.2Km 2024-02-20

7 Haengun-gil, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Yonggung haemultang is a Korean restaurant that has maintained its reputation for serving a single haemultang (spicy seafood stew) since its opening. The dish is filled with over 30 varieties of seafood such as thin-legged octopu, blue crab, jumbo conch, jumbo shrimp, oyster, cuttlefish, rockfish, clam, and pen shell, giving the impression of having the entire sea in a pot. The broth, simmered with bean sprouts and water parsley, is hearty and flavorful.

Historical Site of Wangin (왕인박사 유적지)

18.1Km 2024-01-10

440 Wangin-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

The hometown of Wangin Baksa (Wangin the Great Scholar) is located at the foot of Munpilbong Peak to the east of Gurim Village. Due to Wangin’s importance and contributions to Korean history, this historical attraction is preserved and maintained in honor of his memory and achievements.

Seonggidong is the official birthplace of Wangin (marked by the Yuheobi memorial monument) and is also home to Seongcheon, the well Wangin is believed to have drunk from. Halfway up Wolchulsan Mountain are Chaekgul, Munsanjae and Yangsajae where Wangin is said to have studied as well as nurtured local pupils. To commemorate the significance of these areas, a memorial is held every March at Munsanjae and Yansanjae.

In front of Chaekgul is a statue of Wangin which is said to symbolize his benevolent character. Just west of Seonggidong is Doljeonggogae, a hill from which it is believed Wangin made a sorrowful look back at his countrymen before leaving for Japan.

Wangin departed for Japan from Sangdaepo, which at the time was an international trading port. The renowned Baekje scholar was beginning his journey at the request of Japanese Emperor Eungshin. He took with him ten books on the Analects of Confucius and a book of Cheonjamun, a text of one thousand Chinese characters. Over time, he earned the trust of the emperor and became instructor to the crown prince. Wangin is well-known for his part in the development of Japanese culture and his name appears often in Japanese history. Wangin educated beyond textbooks and made great contributions to the development of arts, crafts and music and is revered as the originator of Japan’s Asuka culture.

This historic site was originally reconstructed from 1985 to 1987 and is continually receiving improvements to improve accessibility for visitors.

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