Jisan Recreation Area (지산유원지)

14.1 Km 690 2023-01-25

35-1, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-221-2760

Jisan Recreation Area reopened around December 2016, resuming monorail operation after 11 years. The unique rattle of a monorail running on one rail gives passengers a thrill. If you ride the monorail, you can see the panoramic view of Gwangju and the top of Mudeungsan Mountain at a glance. The monorail starts on the mountainside, 50 meters away from the end point of the lift, along the forest road, and runs to and from the top of the mountain in Jisan Recreation Area, where the octagonal pavilion is located. After reopening, it became popular among the younger generation through social media and word of mouth as a unique amusement facility where you can enjoy thrills on Mudeungsan Mountain in Gwangju.

Damyang Bamboo Forest (Damyang Marsh) (담양대나무숲 - 담양습지)

15.2 Km 22360 2020-01-09

656-2, Taemok-ri, Daejeon-myeon, Damnyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-3114

Situated between Damyang-gun and Gwangju Metropolitan City, Damyang Wetland is one of the best places to experience the ecology of Yeongsangang River. It is a habitat for the hawk, wildcat, Boreal digging frog (endangered species), and kestrel. It became the first river wetland to be designated as a wetland reserve in 2004.

Kkotpineun Chunsamwol (꽃피는춘삼월)

15.2 Km 0 2024-02-13

50 Seongyo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kkotpineun Chunsamwol is a traditional Korean teahouse nestled in a picturesque hanok. It specializes in authentic Korean beverages and desserts. The teahouse's signature offering is ssanghwatang, an herbal tonic tea prepared with chestnuts, gingko, and nuts in a homemade decoction. Other popular items include Yennal Bingsu (shaved ice with grain and black sesame ice cream), and a nutty latte with bean powder. These beverages pair exceptionally well with traditional Korean sweets like yakgwa (honey cookie) and garaetteok gui (grilled rice cake stick), enhancing the overall culinary experience.

Sane Flower [Korea Quality] / (주)산에는 꽃이피네 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.7 Km 7470 2020-09-03

20-1, Dongnyeok-gil, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4612-4232

‘Flowers Blossoms in the Mountains’ is a hanok-style accommodation located between the House of Hong Gi-chang, a local cultural heritage, and Gyeeun Historic House (or the House of Hong Gi-eung; National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 151) in Dorae Hanok Village. Built in 1917, the house was built with carefully selected high-quality wooden materials without using nails. It was renovated for use as tourist accommodation in 2011, opened as a hanok style of accommodation in 2013, and renovated again in 2014. On this occasion, the old doors were replaced and made into the tables that stand in the grassy courtyard. The house has a total of 4 rooms. Each room can accommodate up to 2 to 4 people. Each room is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, air-conditioner, TV, toiletries, plates, and so on. This well-insulated hanok house is decorated with hanji (traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry tree) and various antique items. Tables are available for guests in the courtyard, of which a stylish stone-paved corner stands out in particular. There is a walkway established by Naju City in front of the house, and a vegetable garden near the house. Guests can see gourds and sponge gourds in the yard and acorn trees on the hill behind the house. In addition, the Metasequoia Street that runs through the grounds of the Naju Forest Resource Institute is just one minute’s drive from the house. Moreover, as the village contains many houses that are classed as cultural heritages, the owner guides guests around them at weekends. Surrounding tourist attractions include Bulhoesa Temple and Najuhyanggyo Confucian School.

Doraemi House [Korea Quality] / 도래미 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.9 Km 4413 2024-06-26

18-26 , Dongnyeok-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-336-3646, +82-10-6604-6621

Doraemi House in Dorae Village, Naju, Jeollanam-do, is a hanok stay with a bonchae (‘main house’), a sarangchae (men’s house) and a byeolchae (‘reception room’). The bonchae has two bedrooms with a hidden attic space. The sarangchae has a living room with bedrooms on either side; while the byeolchae, atop a low hilll, has a single cozy room. A walk along a forest road takes you to a pavilion by a pond. Next to the bonchae is a quiet and tranquil reading room.

Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))

15.9 Km 17879 2021-11-09

177, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-226-0108

Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun in 517 (Silla Kingdom), the temple was remodeled by Buddhist monk Hyesoguksa in 1094 (Goryeo dynasty) and again by Kim Bang in 1443 (Joseon dynasty). The temple was burned down during the Imjin War and was reconstructed in 1609 by three Buddhist monks: Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang. It underwent several additional restorations before being destroyed again by fire during the Korean War. Most of the existing buildings, including Daeungjeon Halll (main temple building), were rebuilt in the 1970s.

Postponed: Yeongsanpo Skate Festival (영산포 홍어축제)

16.3 Km 4743 2022-05-06

Samyeoung-dong, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-339-8722

Yeongsanpo has 600-year history of hongeo (skate fish) fishing. At Yeongsanpo Skate Festival, visitors can get a taste of Yeongsanpo’s unique delicacy, and walk along fields of canola flowers.

Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사)

16.9 Km 29569 2023-01-25

13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5407

When you reach Baejae along the tourist road leading up to Wonhyosa Temple, you can see the well-maintained tomb and the magnificent building of Chungjangsa Shrine on the left. It was built in 1975 as a memorial to General Kim Deok-ryeong, born in Mudeungsan Mountain. In the precincts, there are the shrine, where Kim Deok-ryeong's portrait and command paper are enshrined; the east room and west room; Eullyun Monument and Commentary Monument, the relics hall; Chungyongmun Gate; and Ikomun Gate. In the relics hall, the clothes of 'General Kim Deok-ryeong,' designated as Important Folk Material, and the coffin excavated from the general's tomb, as well as his handwriting, are on display. On the hill behind the shrine is Kim Deok-ryeong's tomb and tombstone, as well as his family's tomb.

May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5.18 민주묘지)

17.1 Km 26625 2021-02-03

200, Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-268-0518

The May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The cemetery holds the graves of 764 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in 1980, seven structures, and many monuments.

Café Yeongsannaru (카페 영산나루)

17.3 Km 0 2024-02-19

28 Jumyeon 2-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

Café Yeongsannaru is a large dining café located near the Yeongsangang River Hwangpo Sailboat Quay. One of its signature dishes is the yeontan dongaseu (handmade squid ink pork cutlet). This unique black-colored dish features a thick and crispy coating, popular for its distinctive texture. With a small pond, fountain, and outdoor tables available, visitors can enjoy a leisurely time in the spacious garden.

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