Anjwado Island (안좌도)
2024-02-20
872 Jungbu-ro, Anjwa-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
Anjwado Island is an island better known by the name Purple Island. Every spring, it hosts a lavender festival, and in the autumn, an aster chrysanthemum festival takes place, painting the island in shades of purple. With village roofs adorned in purple and the purple sea bridge, visitors can enjoy the color purple throughout the seasons. Additionally, the Birth Home of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), a famous Korean abstract artist, is located here.
Dochodo Island (도초도)
2024-02-20
Suhang-ri, Docho-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
Dochodo Island is an island located on the border of Dadohaehaesang National Park in Sinan. At the entrance of the island, there is a fantastic garden adorned with over 700 pine trees. Passing through here leads to a beautiful hydrangea park. In June, the island transforms into a colorful spectacle as around 30,000 hydrangea flowers of various species bloom. To the south of the island lies Simok Beach, which is part of Dadohaehaesang National Park.
1004 Islands Museum Park (1004 뮤지엄파크)
2024-02-20
508-65 Jaeunseobu 2-gil, Jaeun-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
1004 Islands Museum Park is a marine complex cultural district located on Yangsan Beach in Jaeundo Island. It comprises the World Shell Museum, 1004 Islands Stone Art Museum, Stone Garden, and Yangsan Beach. The Stone Garden features fountains, rock formations, and pine trees, while the 1004 Islands Stone Art Museum houses 1,400 donated stones. Additionally, the World Shell Museum exhibits shells and marine life collected from oceans around the world.
Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)
2024-02-20
104 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Samhakdo Cruise offers sightseeing cruises around the major attractions of Mokpo on the sea. During the day, they operate the Seascape City Tour, and in the evening, they offer Sunset and Fireworks Tours. Departing from the old coastal pier of Samhakdo Island, the cruise passes by Mokpo Maritime Cable Car Tower, Mokpodaegyo Bridge, and the Dancing Ocean Fountain before returning to the departure point. There are also many food stalls gathered around the pier area, providing ample enjoyment for visitors.
Southernmost Theme Park (최남단체험감귤농장)
2024-02-20
168 Namwinamseong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Southernmost Theme Park is a rural ecological farm that offers various year-round experiences. In addition to citrus harvesting, it features insect observation activities, including butterflies, rhinoceros beetles, and stag beetles, animal feeding for sika deer, black pigs, and ostriches, and craft classes like citrus-based food preparation and soap making.
Gaya Garden (가야정원)
2024-02-21
82-46 Nowol-gil, Haeryong-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
Gaya Garden is adjacent to the Suncheon Bay National Garden, which was the first Ramsar Wetland Site in South Korea. Unlike the national garden, Gaya Garden is privately maintained but open to the public free of charge. Since 2014, the landowners have been filling the salt fields with soil and planting over 10,000 species of flowers by hand, transforming it into a beautiful garden. Visitors can enjoy a variety of plants and stunning sunsets, attracting many travelers.
Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)
2024-02-19
90-1 Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
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 established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs' Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains.
Bulhoesa Temple (Naju) (불회사(나주))
2024-02-19
1224-142 Dado-ro, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
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 have been made around 1719. Jangseung is a traditional Korean cultural symbol believed to ward off evil spirits, and they are sculpted with comical expressions, providing an amusing sight for visitors.
National Center for Forest Education, Naju (국립나주숲체원)
2024-02-19
116 Geumseongsan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
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 facilities of the forest center and the surrounding nature, it offers various experiential programs such as forest walking, stretching, meditation, and natural dyeing experiences of Naju's traditional culture.
Saseongam Hermitage (Gurye) (사성암(구례))
2024-02-19
303 Saseongam-gil, Muncheok-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
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 the Buddhist Avatamsaka Sutra are enshrined. The view of the Seomjingang River and the village from the temple is magnificent, and the refreshing breeze feels as if it penetrates through one's body, leading to its designation as a scenic spot in August 2014.
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