Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namchanggyegok Valley (남창계곡)’. 💡 Overview Namchanggol Valley, located at the foot of Ibamsan Mountain with a x_height of about 654 meters, belongs to the southern part of Naejangsan National Park (Namchang District). It consists of six valleys, including Sanseong, Eunseon-dong, and Banseok-dong (Saejaegyegok Valley). Nearby there is the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wando Tower (완도타워)’. 💡 Overview Wando Tower is an impressive 76 meters in x_height, and stands at the top of Dongmangsan Mountain in Wando. The area includes a plaza, walking path, resting area, and offers a fantastic view of the sunrise, sunset, and city at night. The tower…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bogildo Island (보길도)’. 💡 Overview Located about 12 kilometers away from Wando Port, Bogildo Island was once inhabited by a famous Joseon poet named Yun Seon-do, who found the island by chance when he sought shelter from a typhoon he encountered on his way to Jeju Island. During…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gurye Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(구례))’. 💡 Overview Located north of Gurye on Jirisan Mountain, and built during the Unified Silla Period, Cheoneunsa Temple is one of the three great Buddhist temples of Jirisan Mountain. Cheoneunsa Temple is believed to have been built by Monk Deokun and Monk Seru from…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))’. 💡 Overview The name of Heungguksa Temple means “if the country prospers, the temple does well.” The temple was established to pray for the country to flourish. Located on Yeongchwisan Mountain, Heunaguksa was founded by Bojo Guksa in 1195. Within the compound are…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원)’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dolsanhang Port (돌산항)’. 💡 Overview Dolsanhang Port is located on Dolsando Island in Gunnae-ri, Yeosu-si. It is a famous market for live fresh fish and a distribution center for seafood in the area. Yeosu local seafoods such as cuttlefish, octopus, and rock bream are available, however only wholesale…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Nohwado Island (노화도)’. 💡 Overview Nohwado Island, a stopping point en route to Bogildo Island, is well known for its abalone and mussel production. The island produces 70% of Korea’s cultivated abalone, and offers seashell harvesting programs. Other attractions include Nohwa Red Sea, Geuknaksa Temple, and the 450-year-old…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)’. 💡 Overview Jinnamgwan Hall (National Treasure) is located at the site of the Jeolla Province naval base during the Joseon dynasty. At that time, it was a watchtower called Jimhaeru, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin commanded his forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The original…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hataedo Island (하태도)’. 💡 Overview Hataedo Island is known to be first settled by Park Haeng-seo from the Miryang Park family when he moved out from Daeheuksando Island. The island was given its name for being the southernmost island among three clustered islands that produce abundant edible seaweed….