The Deep Rooted Tree Museum (순천시립 뿌리깊은나무 박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

The Deep Rooted Tree Museum (순천시립 뿌리깊은나무 박물관)

.0M    2021-03-18

45, Pyeongchon 3-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8855

Located near Naganeupseong Walled Town, The Deep Rooted Tree Museum displays the collections of Han Chang-gi, the founder of two renowned magazines in Korea. The collections range from the relics of the Bronze Age to those of modern times. Through the museum, visitors can catch a glimpse of the lifestyle and culture of Korea’s ancestors.

Naganeupseong Walled Town (순천 낙안읍성)

382.6M    2025-10-23

30, Chungmin-gil, Nagan-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8831

Naganeupseong Walled Town is located in Jeollanam-do, and contains a fortress town that is over 59,504 ㎡ in size. The fortress walls were built using square-shaped stones to reach 4 meters in x_height, 3 to 4 meters in x_width, and 1,410 meters in total length. The town consists of three neighborhoods along the east, south and west of the fortress walls. The village is overall well preserved, allowing visitors to observe houses and lifestyles that have all been passed down from the past. The town is highly valued as a historical and cultural resource for studying traditional folk customs.

Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (선암사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

10.3Km    2022-12-28

450, Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-754-6250

Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention. Not only is Seonamsa Temple home to many of the country's pristine treasures and artifacts, it is also one of the few temples that preserve the traditional temple culture even as of today. Seonamsa Temple is beautiful throughout the year, but it is especially inviting in spring and fall when the flowers start to bloom and tree leaves change in color.

Yogbo Halmaejip (Dongbaek Sikdang) (욕보할매집(동백식당))

10.5Km    2024-02-21

20 Byeollyangjang-gil, Byeollyang-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
061-742-8304

Yogbo Halmaejip (Dongbaek Sikdang) is a highly acclaimed restaurant specializing in mudskipper dishes, praised by gourmets nationwide. It opened its doors in the 1970s and has stood the test of time. Its signature dish is the jjangttungeo jeongol (spicy mudskipper hot pot), which features a spicy fish broth filled with mudskipper, pumpkin leaves, and pumpkin. This dish is a local delicacy traditionally enjoyed as a nutritious meal along the Honam coastal region.

Suncheon Songgwangsa Temple (송광사(순천))

12.3Km    2024-10-08

100 Songgwangsaan-gil, Songgwang-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-755-0107

Songgwangsa Temple is a temple located to the west of Jogyesan Mountain and is known as one of the three priceless temples along with Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon and Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan. It was founded during the Silla dynasty and boasts cultural assets including four national treasures and 26 treasures, along with over 80 buildings including the Daeungbojeon Hall. Additionally, it operates the Buddhist Museum exhibiting temple cultural assets, a Buddhist university, and templestay programs.

Byeoogodong (벽오동)

12.7Km    2024-03-15

73 Sangsaho-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-743-5569

Byeoogodong is a restaurant known for its great value barley rice dishes. They offer a set menu where you can choose between barley rice and regular rice, accompanied by various side dishes including boiled pork slices and spicy marinated crab. With the exception of beef bulgogi, the side dishes are refillable, and additional servings of kimchi cabbage wraps with pork are available only once.

Jogyesan Provincial Park (조계산도립공원)

12.8Km    2024-10-08

Seungjugoemok 1-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1577-2013

Located in both Seungju-eup and Songgwang-myeon of Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Jogyesan Mountain has two famous Buddhist temples on it: Seonamsa Temple and Songgwangsa Temple. It is a relatively low mountain with rounded corners and a soft tranquility. The park is popular year round due to the two temples. Around Seonamsa Temple there are several peaks such as Wolchulbong Peak, Janggunbong Peak and Gitdaebong Peak as well as Ilweolseok Boulder.

Ganghyunjae (강현재)

13.1Km    2024-12-13

31-1 , Ganae-gil, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-9220-5904

Ganghyunjae is a hanok accommodation located in Boseong, Jeollanam-do where you can relax in the peaceful atmosphere of a rural village. It is a restored hanok that was completely destroyed by fire during the Korean War.  The toenmaru (narrow wooden porch) window wall creates a cozy atmosphere inside. Along the toenmaru, there are four guest rooms, and the Sarangbang (study room) is equipped with teaware for guests to enjoy tea. For the guests' convenience, there is a large dining table and a kitchen where they can prepare meals. There is an outdoor barbecue facility on one side of the yard. The house next to Ganghyunjae is the birthplace of Seo Jae-pil, and nearby tourist attractions include Hwasun Juam Lake and Daewonsa Temple.

Mokimdang (목임당)

13.1Km    2024-12-24

18-33 , Ganae-gil, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-5217-8041

Mokimdang is a private hanok stay located in the historic village of Mundeok-myeon in Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. It was introduced in EBS Culture Program <Architecture Exploration, House>.  The accomodation consists of three rooms - ondol room, bedroom, and kitchen, plus two bathroom/toilets - and of course a yard. Guests need to bring their own toiletries, and can bring their dogs with them - though there’s an extra charge for this. English language local information is available. The beautiful Sonngwangsa and its hermitage Bulil-am are nearby, as is the Daewonsa Tibet Museum.

Suncheonui Gyejeol (순천의 계절)

13.8Km    2024-12-27

A cafe located to the southwest of Suncheonman Bay National Garden, its wide windows offer a view of the National Garden and the rice paddies nearby from the 2nd floor. The café’s white interior clashes magnificently with their flamboyant signature beverages, inspired by seasonal beverages: Mugwart Latte in spring, Suncheonman Bay Ade with coconut pulp in summer, Almond and Salt Latte made with whipped cream in fall, and Cacao Winter made with the deep flavors of Belgian chocolate in winter.