Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ikgeum Beach (익금해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview 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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Saseongam Hermitage (Gurye) (사성암(구례))’. 💡 Overview Saseongam Hermitage is a hermitage located at the peak of Osan in Gurye (elevation 531m). It is estimated to have been built during the Baekje period (B.C. 18-A.D. 660). Many people visit it to see the sanctuary where the 53 statues of…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘National Center for Forest Education, Naju (국립나주숲체원)’. 💡 Overview National Center for Forest Education, Naju is a national recreational facility located on Geumseongsan Mountain. It operates customized forest education and cultural programs based on the wild tea plantation of Geumseongsan Mountain and the culture of Naju. Utilizing the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bulhoesa Temple (Naju) (불회사(나주))’. 💡 Overview Bulhoesa Temple is a temple located in the middle of Deongnyongsan Mountain. It exudes a simple yet devout atmosphere. Behind it lies a beautiful forest of camellia trees. At the entrance of the temple, there are two stone Jangseung figures estimated to…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)’. 💡 Overview Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeosu Industrial Complex (여수 국가산업단지)’. 💡 Overview Yeosu Industrial Complex, established in 1967, is the largest petrochemical industrial complex in Korea. It holds significant historical importance as a space that has driven the economic development of Korea. With thousands of lights installed in massive machinery and facilities, it…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeosu Gasari Ecology Park (여수 가사리 생태공원)’. 💡 Overview Yeosu Gasari Ecology Park is a converted wetland area where the sea and river meet. It features various wetland plants and bird species, along with expansive reed fields and deck paths. Equipped with bicycle paths, it is also popular…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeonnam Wando Cheongsando Island (Cittaslow) (전남 완도 청산도 [슬로시티])’. 💡 Overview Cheongsando Island is an island located in the southern part of Korea, reachable by passenger ferry from Wando in about 40 minutes. The traditional rural village landscape is well preserved here. The name “Cheongsan” means “green mountain,”…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wando Jeongdo-ri Gugyedeung Pebble Beach (완도 정도리 구계등)’. 💡 Overview Gugyedeung Pebble Beach is the area near in Wando Port. The rounded pebbles, such as those found at Gugyedeung Pebble Beach, Jeongdo-ri, have been smoothed and rounded by waves over tens of thousands of years. The unique sound…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘National Jangseong Healing Forest (국립장성치유의숲)’. 💡 Overview National Jangseong Healing Forestis a natural recreational facility located in the Chungnyeongsan National Forest, opened in 2011. Visitors can be relaxed by walking along the cypress forest trail emitting phytoncides. There are seven hiking courses designed with various themes and slopes….