Café Hanok (카페하녹)

16.0 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.

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

16.0 Km 18066 2024-02-29

7 Chunghyosaem-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7891

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park is an ecological park located near the banks of Gwangjuho Lake, featuring a Nature Observation Center, Nature Learning Center, Lawn Area, and Waterside Wetland. The park is home to around 170,000 wildflowers and over 3,000 trees, offering opportunities to observe various flora and fauna up close. Visitors can witness diverse birds thriving in the wetlands.

Sigyeongjeong Pavilion (담양 식영정)

16.2 Km 6514 2020-03-23

Jigok-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

Designated as the top monument of Jeollanam-do, Sigyeongjeong Pavilion means a place where even the shadow of the moon can find a place to rest. As its name suggests, this pavilion is set in a lush and remote forested area. Countless number of scholars and writers have been attracted to this pavilion as a place of profound inspiration. The pavilion gained more fame from the legendary lyrics of Seongsanbyeolgok written by the poet Jeong Cheol. The elegant words of Kim Seongwon, a literary scholar, depict the scenic beauty of Seongsan Mountain as the seasons change.

Of all the pavilions situated at the basin of the Yeongsangang River the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion is said to be blessed with a breathtaking view from the side. The current building was restored in the early 1900s. At the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion there is the Buyongdang, a monument with the lyrics to the Seongsanbyeolgok Poem, and next to it an old library building called Jangseogak built to preserve the wooden blocks of Songgangjib, a book of poetry written by Jeong Cheol.

Gotaekhanok [Korea Quality] / 고택 한옥에서 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.5 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.

Damyang Changpyeong [Slow City] (담양군 창평면 [슬로시티])

16.6 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.

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산 주상절리대)

16.6 Km 28509 2020-06-05

San 354-1, Yongyeon-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-1187

The Jueangjeolli cliffs are rock pillars of various hexagonal shapes that seem as if they were hand carved. The Jusangjeolli cliffs of Mudeungsan Mountain consist of Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, and Gyubong Rocks formed about 70 million years ago. Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rocks are both of a distinct pillar shape as they have been heavily weathered, and Seoseokdae, which was less weathered, looks like a folding screen. The Neodeolgeong (cluster of rocks), which sit on the mountain slope, were made when stone pillars collapsed. The standing rocks and Neodolgeong have been designated as Natural Monuments due to their rarity and uniqueness.

Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village [Slow City] (담양 창평 삼지내마을[슬로시티])

16.6 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.

Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)

16.8 Km 44755 2020-06-09

Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-266-0032

Gwangjuho Lake is located at the base of the Mudeungsan Mountain, which creates a beautiful view. Many people come to the lake not only for the relaxing setting, but also for fishing. Near the upper stream of the lake there are beautiful arbors built during the Joseon dynasty that display the traditional garden culture of that time. One of these arbors is the Sikyeongjeong Pavilion, a historic site written about by Jeong Cheol, a famous statesman and poet during Joseon dynasty.

White village [Korea Quality] / 화이트빌리지 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.9 Km 211 2020-12-11

1598-96, Daehwanggang-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-363-7531

White Village, located on the banks of Daehwanggang River, boasts of wonderful views in a natural environment. The scenery around the river changes picturesquely every season against the background of the mountains and the sky: light green trees and cherry blossoms in spring; cool water play in summer; dazzling tinted leaves in autumn; and snowy scenes in winter. The environment is so clean that one might encounter wild ducks, elks, or even an otter while walking around the accommodation. If you enjoy fishing, it is a great idea to take your tools in the Daehwanggang River. The Daehwanggang Trail is also close to White Village. Including paths around mountains as well as ones around the river, the trail takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete and is mountain bicycle-friendly (MTB), about 1 km-long stretching from the Amnok Recreation Area to the Seomjin River. Major attractions in Gokseong such as Seomjingang Train Village, Taeansa Temple, and Jo Tae Il Poetry Memorial Hall are about 15-20 minutes away by car. The Zipline, which opened recently opposite the Gajeong Station, is only about 3 4 minutes away.

Hola Alpaca Café (올라알파카카페)

16.9 Km 0 2024-02-20

477 Anyangsan-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do

Hola Alpaca Café is a bakery café in Hwasun where visitors can see alpacas up close and experience feeding them. Its signature menu item is the Alpaca cube latte, where espresso cubes shaped like alpacas are melted into milk. The café offers a popular spot for enjoying beverages and desserts while overlooking the scenic views of Manyeonsan Mountain.

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