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Suseongdang Shrine (수성당)

Suseongdang Shrine (수성당)

19.4Km    2025-01-15

54 Jeokbyeokgang-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Located at the end of Jeokbyeokgang Cliff, Suseongdang Shrine is the only shrine in Korea that is dedicated to the sea god “Gaeyang Halmeoni” (Granny Gaeyang), the deity who rules over the West Sea, and her eight daughters. This is a place that holds rituals for the welfare and safety of fishers. Visitors can also see cairns dedicated to the fishermens’ safety. For tourists, however, this shrine is notable for its canola flowers. In early spring, the road connecting Suseongdang Shrine with Jeokbyeokgang Cliff blooms in yellow canola flowers, creating a beloved view and a premier photo area of the region. It is a recommended spot to see the flowers when visiting Buan in springtime.

National Jangseong Healing Forest (국립장성치유의숲)

19.4Km    2024-02-20

716 Chuam-ro, Seosam-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

National Jangseong Healing Forestis a natural recreational facility located in the Chungnyeongsan National Forest, opened in 2011. Visitors can be relaxed by walking along the cypress forest trail emitting phytoncides. There are seven hiking courses designed with various themes and slopes. Following the main course, the "Well-being Forest Path," hikers will encounter the Chungnyeongsan Observatory, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the mountain and see the cypress forest at a glance.

Suseongdang Canola Field (수성당유채꽃)

Suseongdang Canola Field (수성당유채꽃)

19.4Km    2024-04-07

252-11 Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Suseongdang Canola Field refers to the colony of canola flowers that can be found along the trekking course connecting Saemangeum Information Center and Byeonsan Beach. Located near Suseongdang Shrine, the canola field spreads across an area of 32,000 ㎡, and transforms into a field of buckwheat flowers in summer, followed by cosmos flowers in fall, and becomes blanketed with snow in winter. This area is even more popular due to the scenery of canola flowers with an ocean backdrop as Jeju Island is the only other region in Korea to offer such scenery. 

YeongGwang Country Club (영광컨트리클럽)

YeongGwang Country Club (영광컨트리클럽)

19.5Km    2024-12-24

1362-70 , Haean-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-350-2000

Yeonggwang West Ocean CC Golftel is located on Baeksu Coastal Road in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do. Golftel guests can see the Chilsan Sea, Baeksu Coast Road, fine night views and beautiful natural scenery from their rooms, providing relaxing sensations and fond memories. A second 3-storey building was added to the Golftel in 2020.

Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs [National Geopark] (적벽강 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))

Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs [National Geopark] (적벽강 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))

19.5Km    2024-04-07

Gyeokpo-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-584-0951

The area around Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs features great plant distribution value, including a population of Machilus, a designated natural monument. The cliffs are a great location for geological and ecological educational moments when visiting nearby attractions such as Chaeseokgang River and Gyeokgo Beach. The cliff is mostly composed of pepperlite, a unique rock that forms when volcanic rhyolite and sedimentary shale merge together.

Baeksu Coastal Road (백수해안도로)

Baeksu Coastal Road (백수해안도로)

19.8Km    2020-11-26

Daesin-ri, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-350-5600

Baeksu Coastal Road, a section of National Highway 77 and Provincial Highway 14, is one of the best scenic drives in Jeollanam-do. While driving on this road, one can encounter dynamically changing landscapes, including splendid rock formations along the coastal cliffs. The road is approximately 16.8 kilometers long, connecting Giryong-ri and Seokgumi Village in Baeksu-eup, Yeonggwang. The coastal road offers a great view of Chilsanbawi Rock, especially during the sunset.