7.7 Km 20927 2020-03-31
9-22, Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-3807
Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village was the first Korean place designated as a slow city in 2007. Compared with the fast-changing city life, the village seeks a slow life, experiencing regional cultures and food, surrounded by nature. Visitors can make Korean traditional sweets & cookies such as Hangwa and Ssalyeot here.
7.8 Km 10009 2019-08-20
103, Husan-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-3752
Located in the eco-village of Husan-ri, Myeongokheon Garden was the garden of Oh Hui-do (1583-1623) of the Joseon dynasty and served as a simple, countryside sanctuary where the scholar read and wrote many books. Main features of the garden are the Myeongokheon Pavilion, where the scholar held lectures, and the square-shaped pond in front of the pavilion that is surrounded with graceful flowering trees. The flowering trees around the pond include red pines and crape myrtles. On the right side of Myeongokheon Garden you’ll see a 300 year-old ginkgo tree, which is where King Injo (1623-1649) of the Joseon dynasty tied his horse when he went to visit Oh Hui-do.
7.8 Km 12792 2021-04-16
56-24, Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-2-383-3807
Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village is a farming village that produces vegetables and fruits including tomatoes and strawberries. The name of the village goes all the way back to early Goryeo period. Changpyeong is home to many important historical figures and known for its regional foods and local produce.
7.9 Km 13704 2020-09-10
88-9, Doldam-gil Changpyeong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-382-3832
Hanok Pension is an old traditional Korean house located in Samjinae Village, Changpyeong-myeon, Damyang-gun, the first village in Asia to be listed as a 'Slow Village.' It has 15 guestrooms in traditional Korean house buildings along a stone-wall road just like in the old days in Korea. The guesthouse is conveniently located for those planning to visit Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden) and Metasequoia Street, which is regarded as the most beautiful street in Korea, because they are all within 30 minutes away from the guesthouse on foot. The old traditional Korean house consists of one main building and two detached buildings, between which is a large front yard. The two detached buildings are divided into different sections for the guests to stay in. You will see lots of different wild flowers in and around the premises. The tea room is another popular feature of the guesthouse because of the calming atmosphere.
8.3 Km 0 2024-02-19
714-40 Changpyeonghyeon-ro, Changpyeong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
Café Hanok is a café renovated from an old traditional hanok, offering a serene ambiance where visitors can experience the beauty of Korean tradition. One of its signature dishes is the homemade injeolmi waffle (bean-powder-coated rice cake waffle), a sweet and nutty treat that perfectly combines injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake) with waffles. It pairs well with the shakerato (espresso shake), a beverage that blends the qualities of a shake and a latte. Exploring the café's various corners decorated with traditional items adds to the charm of the visit.
8.7 Km 0 2024-02-14
190 Chuam-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Citizen's Forest Campground, situated alongside the Yeongsangang River in Gwangju, offers a nature-friendly escape in the heart of the city. The campground provides options for both auto-camping and traditional camping. It features walking trails and is conveniently located near a waterside park, making it ideal for strolls. Additionally, a swimming pool is available for visitors every summer.
9.2 Km 0 2024-02-19
378 Yongheungsa-gil, Wolsan-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
Sangnoksu Sanjang is a restaurant located in the Yongheungsa Valley of Yonggusan Mountain in Damyang. Its signature menu is baeksuk (whole chicken soup). Visitors can enjoy this dish while dipping their feet in the cool waters of the valley during the summer, experiencing the unique Korean tradition of enjoying a healthy meal while refreshing oneself in the clear stream water and lush greenery of the forest.
9.4 Km 15136 2021-11-27
477, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-410-6642
Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.
The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.
9.8 Km 0 2024-04-23
219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation, courtrooms, and prisons. The park includes a Law Playground, as well as amenities like a leisure area and a convenience store.
10.1 Km 11140 2021-05-24
235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-6210
Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.