Damyang Changpyeong [Slow City] (담양군 창평면 [슬로시티])

17.5Km 2021-04-16

56-24, Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-2-383-3807

Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village is a farming village that produces vegetables and fruits including tomatoes and strawberries. The name of the village goes all the way back to early Goryeo period. Changpyeong is home to many important historical figures and known for its regional foods and local produce.

Myeonangjeong Pavilion (면앙정)

17.7Km 2025-01-09

382-11 Myeonangjeong-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

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 and intellectuals and was even frequented by Lee Hwang (1501-1570), a representative Confucian scholar who is pictured on the 1,000 won bill.

The roof of Myeonangjeong Pavilion was originally made of reeds, straw, grass and other materials which could not withstand the elements. After several repairs, the building was developed into the wooden structure that it is today.

From the back of the pavilion, you can see the mountain range and open wide fields; renowned scholars’ poems are engraved on the wooden panels that decorate the pavilion walls.

Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village [Slow City] (담양 창평 삼지내마을[슬로시티])

17.8Km 2020-03-31

9-22, Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-3807

Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village was the first Korean place designated as a slow city in 2007. Compared with the fast-changing city life, the village seeks a slow life, experiencing regional cultures and food, surrounded by nature. Visitors can make Korean traditional sweets & cookies such as Hangwa and Ssalyeot here.

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall (나주 금성관)

17.8Km 2021-08-17

8, Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-339-8613

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall was a state-run guesthouse for government officials during the Joseon period. It was the venue for ceremonial praise rituals for the king, taking place on the first and 15th of each month, as well as banquets held in honor of visiting dignitaries. The building was constructed sometime between 1475 and 1479. The building was remodeled during the Japanese occupation, but was restored to its original design in 1977.

Gotaekhanok (고택 한옥에서)

17.8Km 2024-12-23

88-9 , Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-3606-1283

In A Hanok is a grand old house in Samjinae Village, Changpyeong, Jeollanam-do - a member of the international Slow City movement. The house comprises a sarangchae (men’s house), an anchae (women’s house), outbuildings and a spacious yard and garden. Local tourist destinations such as Soswaewon Garden, Songgangjeong Pavilion, and Damyang’s bamboo forest and redwood road are all within 30 minutes, of the house. Visitors can rest here while drinking in the atmosphere of the old Korean countryside.

Naju Gomtang Noanjip (나주곰탕노안집)

17.9Km 2024-02-19

1-3 Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
061-333-2053

Naju Gomtang Noanjip started as a rice soup restaurant in 1963 and has become famous nationwide for its Naju gomtang (Naju beef bone soup) specialty. The gomtang at the restaurant is boiled for several hours, resulting in a rich and flavorful broth combined with tender beef. As a local favorite, it is located in Naju Beef Bone Soup Street, making it easily accessible.

Naju Moksanaea (나주목사내아)

17.9Km 2021-09-30

13-10, Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-332-6565

Naju Moksanaea was the private residence of Naju's moksa, the title of highest official in the region. This traditional hanok house was built in 1825 and follows the traditional hanok design of a wealthy aristocrat. It is recognized as Jeollanam-do Cultural Hertiage Material.

Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café (향교길20카페)

18.0Km 2024-02-19

22-1 Hyanggyo-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

Hyanggyo-gil 20 Café is a hanok café located along the Hyanggyo-gil street in Naju. Visitors can enjoy beverages in a space that preserves the beauty of tradition through the renovation of hanok architecture. One of its signature items is the Naju bae ssalppang (Naju pear-shaped rice bread), a gluten-free dessert made by filling a rice dough, incorporating Naju pears, with cream. It pairs wonderfully with traditional Korean beverages such as hongsam ssanghwacha (red ginseng medicinal herb tea) and daechucha (jujube tea).

3917Majung (3917마중)

18.1Km 2024-12-23

42-16 , Hyanggyo-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-331-3917

3917 Majung is a Japanese- and Western-style hanok commonly seen in the late Korean Empire period, in Naju, Jeollanam-do, which combines a cafe, cultural space and hanok stay. The 3.2 acre site contains four buildings, with a mixture of ondol rooms, tatami rooms, daecheong floors and numaru lofts. Some buildings have bathrooms installed, some share outdoor bathrooms. All four buildings are let as private houses.

Café Hanok (카페하녹)

18.3Km 2024-02-19

714-40 Changpyeonghyeon-ro, Changpyeong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

Café Hanok is a café renovated from an old traditional hanok, offering a serene ambiance where visitors can experience the beauty of Korean tradition. One of its signature dishes is the homemade injeolmi waffle (bean-powder-coated rice cake waffle), a sweet and nutty treat that perfectly combines injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake) with waffles. It pairs well with the shakerato (espresso shake), a beverage that blends the qualities of a shake and a latte. Exploring the café's various corners decorated with traditional items adds to the charm of the visit.

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