Jeollanam-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jangseongho Tourist Area (장성호관광지)’. 💡 Overview Jangseongho Tourist Area is located south of Naejangsan National Park, in Jangseong, known as the hometown of Hong Gil-dong, a Korean Robin Hood. The lake was made by the damming of Hwangnyonggang River, and holds up to 89.7 million tons of water,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jindo Island (진도)’. 💡 Overview Jindo Island is the principal island among the cluster of 230 islets in the southwestern part of the Korean peninsula. The island is blessed with abundant fertile land, therefore much of it is used for agriculture. The sea around it is teeming with…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dorisan Observatory (도리산전망대)’. 💡 Overview Located at the top of Mt. Dorisan in Yeomi-ri of Sangjodo Island, Dorisan Observatory is the highlight of the area, and offers panoramic views of Dadohae and its many islands including Gwanmae, Byeongpung, Nabae, Daema and Soma Islands. The eco-friendly structure provides panoramic…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Myeonangjeong Pavilion (면앙정)’. 💡 Overview Myeonangjeong Pavilion is located on the slopes of Jebongsan Mountain in Damyang-gun. The pavilion was constructed in 1533 by Song Sun (1493-1583), who built it as a place for writing poems. After its construction, the pavilion served as a meeting place for scholars…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road (담양 메타세쿼이아길)’. 💡 Overview Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road is one of Korea’s most beautiful paths. Metasequoia trees were planted along the street in the early 1970s by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after National Road 24 was rebuilt. At that time, the saplings were only 3…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinheung Beach (신흥해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Sinheung Beach on Cheongsando Island is well known for its beautiful blue water. The beach also has a reputation as a great fishing spot. Located on the opposite side of the island from Jiri Beach, Sinheung Beach boasts a spacious shore but offers…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyangho Lake (담양호)’. 💡 Overview Damyangho Lake is a man-made lake, created in 1976 with the construction of a dam on Yeongsangang River. The lake is set at the base of the picturesque Chuwolsan and Geumseongsan Mountains, and its crystal clear water is the habitat of many different…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 – 담양습지)’. 💡 Overview Situated between Damyang-gun and Gwangju Metropolitan City, Damyang Wetland is one of the best places to experience the ecology of Yeongsangang River. It is a habitat for the hawk, wildcat, Boreal digging frog (endangered species), and kestrel. It…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)’. 💡 Overview Wando Arboretum features the largest and oldest broadleaf evergreen colony in the nation, along with over 3,800 other flora on a grand plot of land. The arboretum is comprised of an exhibition hall, greenhouses, walking paths, an observatory, campground, basketball court, and more….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chuwolsan Mountain (추월산)’. 💡 Overview Located 13 kilometers away from Damyang-eup, Chuwolsan Mountain (731 m) was designated Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No. 4 and is one of the five famous mountains of Jeollanam-do. It marks the boundary between Jeollanam-do, South Jeolla Province (Wolgye-ri, Yong-myeon, the most northern town in…