Nokdong Port (녹동항)

0m 44997 2024-02-19

Doyang-eup, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do

Located at the heart of maritime transportation connecting Sorokdo Island, Geomundo Island, and Jeju-do, Nokdong Port serves as a pivotal harbor. Annually in May, the Nokdong Maritime Fireworks Festival and Music Festival take place at the port. From May to November, every Saturday evening, a drone show is held against the backdrop of the night sea at Nokdong Port. Surrounding the harbor are a passenger terminal and a traditional market where various seafood products from the nearby waters of Goheung are sold at affordable prices.

Ikgeum Beach (익금해수욕장)

10.8 Km 32729 2024-02-19

32 Ikgeumhaebyeon-gil, Geumsan-myeon, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do

Ikgeum Beach is a beach in Goheung, featuring the blue waters of the Namhae sea and lush pine forests. With shallow depths and gentle slopes, its clean waters and white sandy beaches make it ideal for swimming. It's not too crowded, making it suitable for a relaxing getaway, and it typically opens from mid-July to mid-August. During low tide, visitors can also explore the tidal flat.

Jangheung Jeongnamjin (정남진(장흥))

14.3 Km 9057 2021-09-04

Gwansan-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-860-5772

Jangheung-gun’s Jeongnamjin is the warmest place on the Korean mainland. The region has a diverse natural environment including stunning views of mountains, fields, the ocean, lakes, rivers and streams. It also has several cultural and tourist sites such as Cheongwansan Mountain, Bangchon Cultural Village, and Borimsa Temple, one of the three Borimsa Temples in Asia.

The Jeongnamjin district has a wide variety of tourist attractions nearby such as the Samsan Embankment; a provincial park on Cheongwansan Mountain; a literature park; and Sodeungseom Island, a famous sunset attraction often used as a filming location and festival grounds. A number of festivals are held around the area to promote the region's diverse produce and beauty.

Café Wiro (카페위로)

14.5 Km 0 2024-02-21

1671-8 Nambugwangwang-ro, Hoecheon-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

Café Wiro offers a picturesque view of the turquoise Deungnyangman Bay, visible at a glance. With a grassy outdoor area and a cozy interior, it's an ideal spot for relaxation. They serve various beverages including coffee, ade, and lattes, along with desserts like cakes, cookies, and macarons. Visiting during sunset enhances the beauty of the sea view even more.

Yulpo Beach (Solbat Beach) (율포해수욕장(솔밭해변))

16.3 Km 5376 2021-07-15

24, Uam-gil, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-850-5211

Yulpo Beach is a scenic beach with a 60-meter-wide, 1.2-kilometer-stretch of silver sand between the sea and a forest of 100-year-old pine trees. Despite its location in a small fishing village, the region’s famous green tea and beautiful beaches have resulted in attracting many tourists to Yulpo Beach. The area has become a family summer resort, fully equipped with accommodation and leisure facilities.

Cheongwansan Eulalia Festival (천관산 억새제)

17.7 Km 9780 2021-01-22

Gwansan-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-863-7071

Cheongwansan Eulalia Festival takes place between mid-September and mid-October when the fields turn white or gray with sunlight. The best time of the day to take in the beauty of the eulalia field is before nine in the morning and after five in the afternoon. The view of eulalia waves in the breeze at Cheongwansan Mountain is a sight to be seen.

Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원)

18.4 Km 16367 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).

Cheongwansan Literature Park (천관산 문학공원)

19.9 Km 8055 2019-10-03

Yeonji-ri, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-860-0224

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.

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