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Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park (광주호 호수생태원)

16.1Km    2025-08-12

Chunghyo-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7891

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park is an ecological park located near the banks of Gwangjuho Lake, featuring a Nature Observation Center, Nature Learning Center, Lawn Area, and Waterside Wetland. The park is home to around 170,000 wildflowers and over 3,000 trees, offering opportunities to observe various flora and fauna up close. Visitors can witness diverse birds thriving in the wetlands.

Sigyeongjeong Pavilion (담양 식영정)

Sigyeongjeong Pavilion (담양 식영정)

16.2Km    2025-01-08

Jigok-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2811

Designated as the top monument of Jeollanam-do, Sigyeongjeong Pavilion means a place where even the shadow of the moon can find a place to rest. As its name suggests, this pavilion is set in a lush and remote forested area. Countless number of scholars and writers have been attracted to this pavilion as a place of profound inspiration. The pavilion gained more fame from the legendary lyrics of Seongsanbyeolgok written by the poet Jeong Cheol. The elegant words of Kim Seongwon, a literary scholar, depict the scenic beauty of Seongsan Mountain as the seasons change.

Of all the pavilions situated at the basin of the Yeongsangang River the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion is said to be blessed with a breathtaking view from the side. The current building was restored in the early 1900s. At the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion there is the Buyongdang, a monument with the lyrics to the Seongsanbyeolgok Poem, and next to it an old library building called Jangseogak built to preserve the wooden blocks of Songgangjib, a book of poetry written by Jeong Cheol.

Gotaekhanok (고택 한옥에서)

Gotaekhanok (고택 한옥에서)

16.5Km    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.

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

16.6Km    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.

Hola Alpaca Café (올라알파카카페)

Hola Alpaca Café (올라알파카카페)

16.9Km    2024-02-20

477 Anyangsan-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do

Hola Alpaca Café is a bakery café in Hwasun where visitors can see alpacas up close and experience feeding them. Its signature menu item is the Alpaca cube latte, where espresso cubes shaped like alpacas are melted into milk. The café offers a popular spot for enjoying beverages and desserts while overlooking the scenic views of Manyeonsan Mountain.

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center (곡성 레저문화센터)

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center (곡성 레저문화센터)

17.0Km    2021-08-06

855, Gokseong-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-360-8343

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center was built to provide culture, education, and leisure facilities to the public. There are three concert and lecture halls, Dongak Art Hall, Seomjin Hall, and Daehwang Hall. There are also facilities for hobby and health classes. The center opened on March 11, 2010.

White village / 화이트빌리지

White village / 화이트빌리지

17.0Km    2025-03-05

1598-96 , Daehwanggang-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-363-7531, +82-10-3640-2656

White Village is a pension on the banks of the Daehwanggang River in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. The surrounding scenery is outstanding year-round. Guests who like fishing can try their luck in the Daehwanggang River while chatting with new friends. The Daehwanggang Trail passes by the pension and is great for walking or mountain-biking; or visitors can take the beautiful riverside path from Amnok Amusement Park to Seomjin River. Localc attractions such as Seomjingang Train Village and Daeansa Temple are 15 to 20 minutes away by car, while Gokseong Zipline is 4 minutes away.

Chaewondang (채원당)

Chaewondang (채원당)

17.2Km    2024-12-23

217-28 , Gichamaeul-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-6800-6600

Chaewondang is a hanok stay next to the Seomjingang Train Village in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. Its Sarangbang guestroom is suitable for one family while the Anchae and Yegaheon rooms are for large families or group travelers. The grassy yard contains flower beds and a jangdokdae or storage jar stand, and has scenic views over surrounding rice fields and countryside. If pre-booked, breakfast can include local specialties such as marsh snail stew and spicy beef soup. Various experience programs such as hanbok wearing and local road biking are offered, while visitors get discount tickets for riding the Seomjingang train, horse riding and other amenities.

Danpyun (단편)

Danpyun (단편)

17.3Km    2024-02-19

202 Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

Danpyun is a dessert café inspired by Korean rice cakes. Popular menu items include the danpyun uyu, filled with fresh blueberries, injeolmi chiffon (bean-powder-coated rice cake chiffon) and heugimja chiffon (black sesame chiffon), made with 100% domestically sourced rice. The picturesque view outside the window creates a gallery-like atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to enjoy alongside a visit to the Seomjingang Train Village located right next door.

Gokseong International Rose Festival (곡성세계장미축제)

Gokseong International Rose Festival (곡성세계장미축제)

17.4Km    2025-07-11

232 Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-360-8471

The Gokseong International Rose Festival is a vibrant spring celebration featuring 1,004 varieties of roses, including rare European species and famous roses from around the globe. Held at the landmark Gokseong Train Village, the festival is filled with the romantic fragrance of roses.