Gangcheonsan County Park (강천산 군립공원)

16.5Km 2024-04-07

97, Gangcheonsan-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-650-1672

Gangcheonsan Mountain is surrounded by Gwangcheonsan Gwangjubong Peak (583.7 meters above sea level), Gwangdeoksan Seonnyeobong Peak (578 meters), and Sanseongsan Yeondaebong Peak (603 meters above sea level) in the area of 996beonji, Cheonggye-ri, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is divided into small canyons and has an outstanding view with rocky mountains on all sides. The valley was called Gangcheon Valley because clean and clear water flows like a spring on the hard rocks, and all the mountains around it were called Gangcheonsan Mountain. It is said that in the past it was called Yongcheonsan Mountain, named after the shape of two dragons waving their tails toward the sky and ascending to heaven.

Following the Noryeong Mountain Range to Chuwolsan Mountain, it forms Gwangdeoksan Mountain and Yongcheonsan Mountain. On Sanseongsan Mountain (two dragons from the eastern sky to the western sky) that towers high in the sky, two dragons run east side by side. There are numerous peaks, some famous ones are, Yeondaebong, Undaebong, Suyeongbong, Cheonjabong, Gitdaebong, Gwangjubong, Gyeonjebong, and Songrakbong peaks. Between these two mountains is a very deep valley. Some of the famous valleys are, Yeondaegyegok Valley, Seonnyeogyegok Valley (Jeobujegol), Wondeunggyegok Valley (Yongdaeamgol), Buntonggol Pass, Jijigol Valley, Somokgol Valley, Samindaegyegok Valley (Hwangwoojegol), Giwoojegol Valley, Senyanggol Valley, Multonggol Valley, Chodanggol Valley, Ujakgol Valley, Dongmakgol Valley, Geumganggyegok Valley (Tapsanggol), Seungbanggol Valley, Byeondugol Valley, etc. The clear water flowing from every valley joins into one and the sound of the water crashing against the rocks and stones echoes throughout the valley and enters Gangcheonho Lake.

When spring comes, willows bloom, and when the forsythia and azaleas are in full bloom, wild cherry blossoms reach full bloom on every mountain peak. The clear and clean water flows continuously between the gravel along the valley. Visitors can cool off the heat in this river that does not collect moss either because it is too cold or clean. On Gangcheonsan Mountain, there are beautiful shrubs and maple trees, and the baby maples and baby squirrels announce the arrival of autumn among the seven different types of maple trees. The multiple trails on the mountain are not steep or too dangerous, making it popular regardless of age. It is also ideal for mountaineering and mountain-loving hikers. The scenery of the river with white snow and icicles attracts painters who want to capture the moment on a canvas. Gangcheonsan Mountain has four distinct seasons making it a popular destination all year round.

Bujji (부찌)

16.6Km 2024-04-07

15, Seongsan 2-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-563-3626

This is a place where you can taste duck meat and the representative dish budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. The most famous menu is sausage stew.

Daenamugol Bamboo Park (대나무골 테마공원)

17.0Km 2020-02-10

148, Binaedong-gil, Geumseong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-9291

Situated at the basin of the ravine in Gojisan Mountain along the Geumseongsan mountain fortress and the Chuweolsan mountain range, Daenamugol is surrounded by tall bamboo trees. In spring, the soft green bamboo shoots blanket the whole field; it also serves as a habitat for sedentary birds to take care of their eggs.

The landscaping of the Daenamugol Bamboo Park encapsulates the value of bamboo trees. You can enjoy the fresh crisp air walking in the bamboo grove and the thick pine tree forest. You can try the tea from wild bamboo tea trees grown in the bamboo forest. The park also has Green Town; it includes a playground made out of grass, a hall, an outdoor cooking facility, shower booths, sports fields (volley ball, Jokgu, table tennis, badminton). The theme park has appeared as a backdrop for movies like ‘The Last Witness,’ ‘Sword in the Moon’ as well as in the popular TV drama series ‘Hometown Legends,’ ‘Damo’ and in a number of commercials.

Herb One (정읍 허브원)

17.1Km 2024-12-03

188-29 Guryang 1-gil, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Herb One hosts a Lavender Festival every year during the lavender blooming period. It has over 300,000 Lavenders and 40,000 Lavandin, covering the area purple. There are also sunflowers and cosmos to please the eyes.

Jeongeup Ssanghwacha Street (정읍 쌍화차거리)

17.5Km 2025-01-09

147 Jungang 1-gil, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

This unique street, known for its cafés selling ssanghwacha, is located along Jungang 1-gil, which is about 200 meters from Jeonbuk Jeongeup Police Station, right in the heart of downtown Jeongeup. Ssanghwacha is a traditional Korean tea made by brewing ssanghwatang, an herbal concoction that includes ingredients like white woodland peony, Chinese foxglove, angelica root, cinnamon, and licorice. Often, to cater to personal tastes, nuts such as walnuts and pine nuts, along with egg yolk, are added to the brew. This tea is particularly favored by middle-aged Koreans and is commonly consumed for its restorative properties when one is suffering from a cold or feeling run-down. The flavor is distinctively herbal with a bitter edge and a sweet finish. At the street’s entrance, a sculpture featuring a ssanghwacha teapot offers a warm welcome to visitors. The renowned Ssanghwatang Teahouse, with a history spanning over 30 years, remains a strong presence on this street, accompanied by about ten other large and small teahouses specializing in ssanghwatang. These cafés typically serve traditional Korean desserts like garaetteok (rice cake stick) and nurungji (scorched rice), which complement the herbal tea perfectly.

Chungnyeolsa Temple (충렬사)

17.8Km 2024-04-07

228-13, Chungjeong-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-539-5184

Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, Chungnyeolsa Temple was established as a shrine to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific title in military) Yi Sun-Sin. He was a great national hero who led the Korean navy to victory in many naval battles using innovative ‘turtle ships’ during the Imjin War (1592-1598).

Situated in the heart of Gumisan Mountain overlooking the city of Jeongeup, the temple is the location of a memorial ceremony held every 28th of April, the birthday of Admiral Yi. The ceremony is meant to pay tribute to the memory of the naval hero and his irreproachable service to the city. Yi Sun-Sin had been appointed as reeve of Jeongeup in 1589 but soon after in 1591 he left the post to work as the chief naval officer of the Jeolla region.

Wunder Fuel (분더퓨얼)

17.8Km 2025-01-16

249 Chungjeong-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Wunder Fuel is a cafe cafelocated in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk-do. It was renovated and redesigned from an old gas station, keeping the vintage charm while creating an eye-catching look with vivid colors. The cafe's signature menu items are Nutty Combination, a coffee latte beverage with an espresso shot, milk, and peanuts; Choco Butter Pudding, a chocolate croissant topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; and Pure Cream Latte, a delicious coffee topped with rich cream. The cafe also sells coffee beans and its unique merchandise like eco bags, tumblers, and mugs. The interior is designed to create an Instagrammable vibe, equipped with a photo zone.

Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 - 담양습지)

17.9Km 2025-01-13

656-2, Taemok-ri, Daejeon-myeon, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-3114

Situated between Damyang-gun and Gwangju Metropolitan City, Damyang Wetland is one of the best places to experience the ecology of Yeongsangang River. It is a habitat for the hawk, wildcat, Boreal digging frog (endangered species), and kestrel. It became the first river wetland to be designated as a wetland reserve in 2004.

Café Limm (카페 림)

18.5Km 2024-11-12

192 Songgangjeong-ro, Bongsan-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

Café Limm is a beautiful café nestled in the backdrop of lush bamboo forests in Damyang. With bamboo trees both inside and outside the café, it feels like stepping into a bamboo forest. Their signature menu item is the shakecoco (coconut milk espresso shake), made with shaken espresso and coconut milk. Visitors can also capture picturesque moments in this café that resembles a scene from an oriental painting.

Damyang Songgangjeong Pavilion (담양 송강정)

18.8Km 2021-05-14

232, Songgangjeong-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

Songgangjeong pavilion is located in Wongang-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. It was registered as Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 1 on January 29, 1972.

Joseon dynasty poet Jeong Cheol (pen name, Songgang) composed his famed poem “Samiingok” from this pavilion. Next to it presently stands the Samingok memorial stone. The two structures at this site, Hwanbyeonkdang and Sigyeongjeong, are collectively referred to as the “Relics of Jeong Songgang.”

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