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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chodo Island (초도(여수))’. 💡 Overview Located 77 kilometers southwest of Yeosu, Chodo Island is surrounded by islands of various sizes. The island has three small fishing villages around the central Sangsanbong Peak. The island is famous for its sunset view from the peak and the sea-parting that happens…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baegunsan Eochigyegok Valley (백운산 어치계곡)’. 💡 Overview Eochigyegok Valley, located in Eochi-ri, Jinsang-myeon, is 7 kilometers long, and is a valley with clear water flowing through the lush forest with rocks in all sizes that provide a resting spot. In particular, it is home to Orodae Rock, cool…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bigeumdo Island (비금도)’. 💡 Overview Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeondogyo Bridge was constructed connecting it to Dochodo Island. Bigeumdo Island makes up 5% of the salt production in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach is located at the center of Dadohaehaesang National Park. The beach got its name from its singing sand, and the name can be literally translated to “sound of sand that can be heard from 4 kilometers away.” The…