Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival (낙안읍성 민속문화축제)

14.4Km 9492 2024-09-26

30 Chungmin-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8831

Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival is held in Naganeupseong Walled Town, a Historic Site, featuring various programs that allow visitors to experience traditional folk food, gugak performances, circus acts and much more. There will also be historical events such as Baekjungnori (folk play), a recreation of the fortress construction, a horseback parade, and many other events.

Naganeupseong Walled Town (순천 낙안읍성)

14.5Km 86820 2022-12-28

30, Chungmin-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8831

Naganeupseong Walled Town is located in Jeollanam-do, and contains a fortress town that is over 59,504 ㎡ in size. The fortress walls were built using square-shaped stones to reach 4 meters in x_height, 3 to 4 meters in x_width, and 1,410 meters in total length. The town consists of three neighborhoods along the east, south and west of the fortress walls. The village is overall well preserved, allowing visitors to observe houses and lifestyles that have all been passed down from the past. The town is highly valued as a historical and cultural resource for studying traditional folk customs.

The Deep Rooted Tree Museum (순천시립 뿌리깊은나무 박물관)

14.5Km 6525 2021-03-18

45, Pyeongchon 3-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8855

Located near Naganeupseong Walled Town, The Deep Rooted Tree Museum displays the collections of Han Chang-gi, the founder of two renowned magazines in Korea. The collections range from the relics of the Bronze Age to those of modern times. Through the museum, visitors can catch a glimpse of the lifestyle and culture of Korea’s ancestors.

Aeyangwon Church - Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) (애양원 - 손양원목사 순교기념관)

14.8Km 22370 2020-06-13

70-62, Sandol-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-682-9534

Located in Sinpung-ri, Yulchon-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, Aeyangwon Church (Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) commemorates Reverend Son Yangwon. He began his religious activities and relief efforts at a group home for patients suffering from Hansen's Disease located in Aeyangwon Church, but he was later detained at Yeosu Police Office because he refused to honor Japanese Shinto shrines in 1940.

The Memorial Hall's construction was completed on March 27, 1994 in order to commemorate Son Yangwon, who was shot and killed by the North Korean army during the Korean War.

The exhibition hall on the first floor displays photos of Son, photos related to Christianity, keepsakes and calligraphy artwork, and the exhibition hall on the second hall displays his prison writings and old books.

Baegunsan Recreational Forest (백운산자연휴양림)

16.9Km 18125 2024-02-01

337 Baekgye-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-797-2655

Located in Baegunsan Mountain is a recreational forest that is a testament to Korea's rich ecosystem. Home to many rare fauna and flora, the area brims with diverse attractions. Come springtime, visitors can find the maple sap, a mineral-rich liquid from a local deciduous tree of the maple family, known for its medicinal benefits. Indeed, this is a recreational forest cradled in the arms of nature. With the towering Baegunsan peak, scaling 1,222 meters, as its crown jewel, the landscape unfolds like a tapestry woven with harmonious blends of man-made and natural pine forests. Journey through the cedar and cypress woods, and one will find the valley that evokes sheer wonder. Close by, history whispers through the ancient Ongnyongsa Temple Site, where Doseonguksa dedicated 35 years to ascetic practices. As February turns to March, over 7,000 camellias blossom around this sacred site, painting the area in vibrant hues.

Homeplus - Gwangyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 광양)

17.1Km 1 2024-06-27

70, Hangman 11-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

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Suncheon Wild Tea House (순천전통야생차체험관)

17.1Km 18070 2019-10-16

450, Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-789-4500

Suncheon Wild Tea house is a tea experience house. It is located on the road to Seonamsa Temple in Jogyesan Mountain. At the Suncheon Wild Tea House, visitors can experience the beauty and the composure of a traditional Korean style house while enjoying the delicate flavor and scent of tea surrounded by scent of pine trees. Available programs are darye (manners of tea drinking) experience, tea making, tea cookie tasting and education on tea ceremony.

Geumjeong Gwangyang Bulgogi (금정 광양불고기)

17.3Km 18331 2024-03-28

27 Sicheong-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
061-792-3000

Geumjeong Gwangyang Bulgogi is a restaurant specializing in Gwangyang-style bulgogi, a local food from Gwangyang in Jeollanam-do. Gwangyang bulgogi is made by marinating prepared beef in a seasoned sauce before grilling it over charcoal. It's renowned as a local favorite and attracts many visitors, especially on weekends after drives or bike rides.

Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (선암사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

17.4Km 39628 2022-12-28

450, Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-754-6250

Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention. Not only is Seonamsa Temple home to many of the country's pristine treasures and artifacts, it is also one of the few temples that preserve the traditional temple culture even as of today. Seonamsa Temple is beautiful throughout the year, but it is especially inviting in spring and fall when the flowers start to bloom and tree leaves change in color.

Café Gongiiro (공이일오)

17.5Km 0 2024-02-01

144 Hangman 9-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

Café Gongiiro, with its distinctive one-story design and alluring beige finish, instantly captivates the eye. Upon entering, the comforting embrace of wooden interiors welcomes its visitors. Their signature menu is Almond Cream Latte. Picture a lush creamy layer that covers a latte, infused with fine almond granules, enriching its savory essence. The combination of the sweet cream and the deep flavor ensures an unforgettable experience with every sip. For green tea enthusiasts, the Creamy Matcha Latte is irresistible, delivering the genuine matcha flavor topped off with a rich cream. For those who prefer to stick to traditional flavors with a creamy twist, opt for the Cream Coffee, which pairs strong black coffee with a smooth and sweet cream layer. For those eager to try something different, the Chodang Corn Coffee offers a captivating blend, combining the distinctness of corn cream with the classic café latte. True to its essence, this café prides itself on presenting coffee drink that are luxuriously crowned with thick, indulgent cream, ensuring a delightful experience with every cup.

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