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Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo (고산 윤선도 유적지)

14.0Km    2024-02-20

135 Nogudang-gil, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo is a memorial site dedicated to Gosan Yun Seondo (1587-1671), a government official and literary figure of the Joseon dynasty. Nogudang is the house where Yun Seondo lived, built in the 15th century. There is also a museum displaying numerous hanok and artifacts. It is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by large ginko trees and forests.

Yeolhwa Sutbul Galbi (열화숯불갈비)

Yeolhwa Sutbul Galbi (열화숯불갈비)

14.4Km    2021-03-26

38, Haenam-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-1250

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. The best menu at this restaurant is charcoal-grilled ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Military Headquarters of Jeolla-do Province, Gangjin (강진 전라병영성)

Military Headquarters of Jeolla-do Province, Gangjin (강진 전라병영성)

14.5Km    2020-05-19

175, Byeongyeongseong-ro, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3362

Jeolla Byeongyeongseong is a fortress located in Seongdong-ri, Byeongyeong-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do. It played an important role as the main headquarter of the entire southwest region of the military in the Joseon era during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and Jeongyujaeran (the 2nd Japanese Invasion).

Built in 1414 during the time of King Taejong (17th year of his rule), the fortress spans over a 1,060m in length and has kept its original bottom base intact. Three Sugumun main gates, seven Ongseong, building sites, foundation stones, and 25 tombstones also remain. In addition, it is the best preserved fortress among the remaining fortresses in the Namhae area. Hamel, a Dutch sailor, drifted in the site from 1656 during the 7th year of King Hyojeong to 1663 during the 4th year of King Hyeonjeong in the Joseon dynasty and wrote a novel named ‘The Journal of Hendrick Hamel’ after visiting the area. His novel explained Korean policy, culture, and traditions of the time to the Western world.

Kkotdam (꽃담)

Kkotdam (꽃담)

14.6Km    2021-04-13

29-7, Gyoyukcheong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-536-8218

It uses only sweet potato sprouts produced in Haenam and Korean silver cutlassfish. The best menu at this restaurant is braised cutlassfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Donba Dolsot Gamjatang Haejangguk (돈바돌솥감자탕해장국)

Donba Dolsot Gamjatang Haejangguk (돈바돌솥감자탕해장국)

14.6Km    2021-03-26

5, Gyoyukcheong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-6668

Gamjatang (pork backbone stew) is spicy stew made of pork and potatoes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is pork back-bone stew.

Cheongwansan Literature Park (천관산 문학공원)

Cheongwansan Literature Park (천관산 문학공원)

14.7Km    2019-10-03

Yeonji-ri, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-860-0224

Cheongwansan Literature Park is located on the outskirts of Cheongwansan Mountain in Jangheung. The mountain itself is known for a unique array of odd-shaped rocks and ridges, attracting many visitors year-round.

Jangheung is nicknamed ‘Literature Town’ for its history of producing outstanding writers. The park commemorates these writers and their development of the modern style of Korean poems, novels, and essays (including Song Gi-suk, Han Seung-won, and Lee Cheong-jun) with a total of 54 monuments; each displaying the best of each writer’s works. A separate monument (7 stories/15m) contains works and handwritten manuscripts by 35 writers and their chronologies in capsules. In addition, over 460 stone towers leading to Tapsansa Temple await visitors.

Myeonghuine Eumsikjeom (명희네음식점)

Myeonghuine Eumsikjeom (명희네음식점)

14.7Km    2021-03-20

3-6, Toyosijang 2-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-862-3369

Samhap is a representative dish in Jeolla-do that refers to a combination platter of three dishes. The representative menu is skate, pork, and kimchi combo. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Maru(마루)

Maru(마루)

14.8Km    2020-12-29

13-3 Nambusunhwan-ro Haenam-eup Haenam-gun Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-6436

A restaurant specializing in long-arm octopus produced in Haenam. The best menu at this restaurant is short rib and octopus soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Chamil Neungi Beoseot Baeksuk (참일능이버섯백숙)

Chamil Neungi Beoseot Baeksuk (참일능이버섯백숙)

14.8Km    2021-03-26

61, Gyoyukcheong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-536-6664

It is a good place to enjoy Korean dishes for health. This restaurant's signature menu is whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market (정남진 장흥토요시장)

14.8Km    2020-06-16

15, Toyosijang 3-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-846-7002

Jeongnamjin Jangheung Saturday Market is the nation's first weekend market, selling produce, locally grown beef, and other specialty products. A permanent stage within the market also provides a venue for dynamic performances and concerts, making a trip to this marketplace exciting.