Jeollanam-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gamami Beach (가마미해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Located 24 kilometers west of Yeonggwang-eup, Gamami Beach was first opened in 1925. The beach is 1 kilometer in length and 200 meters in x_width, and has the shape of a half moon. Around 200 pine trees encompass the area and form a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bogildo Island Seyeonjeong Pavilion (보길도 세연정)’. 💡 Overview Yun Seon-do (1587~1671), a non-military civil administrator and poet in the mid Joseon dynasty, could hardly contain his anger after hearing the news that the king had surrendered during the Byeongjahoran War (Chinese invasion of Korea in 1636). Following the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jirisan National Park (Nogodan Peak Section) (지리산국립공원 (지리산 노고단))’. 💡 Overview Jirisan National Park covers a vast amount of land in three provinces, including one city and three counties. The countless mountain peaks both large and small blend harmoniously, giving off a comforting ambiance. The valleys feature streams,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dolsandaegyo Bridge (돌산대교)’. 💡 Overview Dolsandaegyo Bridge in Yeosu connects Dolsan Island to the mainland, and is a representative attraction of the city, lit up in many colored lights at night. The island of Dolsan is said to be a fortress in the ocean, and protected the nation…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hajodo Lighthouse (하조도 등대)’. 💡 Overview Hajodo Lighthouse is responsible for safely guiding ships passing through Jangjuk waterway, the key route that connects the southern and western coasts. The beacon can be seen from as far as 39 meters asea. The waters passing between Hajodo Island and Jindo…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Unjusa Temple (운주사)’. 💡 Overview Unjusa Tmeple was called Bibosa Temple during the late Silla Period. However, during excavation work that took place between 1984 and 1989, it was discovered to have been built long before that during the early Goryeo period. The temple fell into disrepair after…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bangjukpo Beach (방죽포해변)’. 💡 Overview Nestled on the east coast of Dolsando Island, the tranquil waters have mild waves that lap up on the shiny golden sand along Bangjukpo Beach. Nearby, there is a thick pine grove with trees over 200 years old. This area is blessed with…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seomjingang River (섬진강)’. 💡 Overview The Seomjingang River, one of the four major rivers in Korea, starts from Imsil and Sunchang. It merges with several bodies of water in Gokseong, Gurye and Hadong before flowing into the South Sea.In Gokseong, the Seomjingang River is also known as the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Taeansa Temple (태안사)’. 💡 Overview Located on the foot of Dongnisan Mountain, Taeansa Temple was built by three monks during the reign of the Silla King, Gyeongdeok (742). Afterwards, Monk Hyecheol constructed a large temple with 132 rooms during Goryeo Taejo’s reign, which was established as a central…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suncheon Heungryunsa Temple (흥륜사 (순천))’. 💡 Overview Heungryunsa Temple is a missionary center of the Hwaeomsa Temple. Located in Jukdobong Park (downtown Suncheon), the site was previously used as an archery range. *History Heungryunsa Temple is a branch of Hwaeomsa Temple, which is the 19th local temple of…