Jeollanam-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baegunsan Mountain Donggokgyegok Valley (백운산 동곡계곡)’. 💡 Overview Donggokgyegok Valley is one of four large valleys on Baegunsan Mountain. The valley opens up towards Gwangyang, with the waters of Dongcheon Stream flowing into Gwangyangman Bay. Donggokgyegok Valley is wide, making it convenient for transportation, and perfect for a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumodo Island (금오도)’. 💡 Overview Geumodo Island, included in the area of Dadohaehaesang National Park, has a shape resembling a big terrapin. Many fables, folk songs and folk games have been told of this island. The island features dense forests along with wild ginseng and used to be…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyang Songgangjeong Pavilion (담양 송강정)’. 💡 Overview Songgangjeong pavilion is located in Wongang-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. It was registered as Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 1 on January 29, 1972. Joseon dynasty poet Jeong Cheol (pen name, Songgang) composed his famed poem “Samiingok” from this pavilion. Next to it presently…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gokseong Dorimsa Temple (도림사(곡성))’. 💡 Overview Dorimsa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo in 660 during the 7th year of King Muyeol. Located approximately 4 kilometers west of Gokseong-eup, the temple houses Bogwangjeon Hall, Yaksajeon Hall, and Eungjindang Hall, among other buildings. The nature surrounding the temple is…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Najuho Lake (나주호)’. 💡 Overview Najuho Lake is a man-made reservoir that holds about 91 million tons of water. Najuho Lake spans across Panchon-ri, Gungwon-ri and Bangsan-ri in Dado-myeon. The dam that created the lake was completed in 1976 and is about 496 meters in length. The lake…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest (국립 천관산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Cheongwansan National Recreational Forest is located at the entrance of one of the five great mountains of the Jeolla region. Cheongwansan Mountain is a rocky mountain with steep peaks. Red camellia flowers bloom in spring, while in fall, silver grass…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gokseong Dangunjeon Shrine (곡성 단군전)’. 💡 Overview Dangunjeon Shrine was built in honor of Dangun, a legendary figure known to be the founder of Gojoseon, or ancient Korea. He is known to be the grandson of the heavens and the son of Hwanung. According to the legend, Hwanung…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden (태평염생식물원)’. 💡 Overview Designated as a biodiversity conservation area by the UNESCO, Jeungdo Island in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do has become popular. Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden is located next to one of the largest solar-evaporation salt fields, and spans over an area of 110,000 ㎡. Over…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri (우항리 공룡화석자연사유적지)’. 💡 Overview The Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri is where the world’s most intricate fossil footprints of dinosaurs and birds were discovered. The track site was designated as a Natural Monument for its significance and…