.0M 34865 2024-02-22
1234 Seomjingang-ro, Gurye-eup, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located along the Seomjingang River, equipped with a 600mm astronomical telescope and various other telescopes. It features a Main Observatory, Auxiliary Observatory, and an Planetarium for observing stars and the sun. Experience facilities include a 4D & VR Theater, VR Gyroscope, Space Elevator, and a Children's Experience Center.
3.9Km 6167 2020-02-10
1012, Seomjingang-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-360-8308
Situated at the joining point of two rivers, Seomjin and Boseong, Amnok Resort is renowned as a summer vacation spot with a 100,000m² beach. Since mosquitos are rare here, it is continuously gaining popularity as a family camping site and Banweogyol Bridge and Cheolgyo Bridge make for beautiful scenery. The popular fishing spot located in the lower reaches of Boseonggang River attracts many anglers. The riverside is lined with various native local restaurants where you can taste Amnok’s specialities such as king crab soup, roasted sweet fish, and maeuntang (spicy fish stew).
4.7Km 211 2024-07-22
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.
7.3Km 0 2023-03-17
1590-62 , Saneop-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Chowon Ranch, which started milking with two cows in 1979, built Jirisan Cheese Land, an experience ranch, in 2012 to introduce the dairy industry and milk to more people based on its 30 years of experience. Jirisan Cheese Land distributes homemade cheese and yogurt, and at the experience center, you can experience making mozzarella cheese, feeding calves, and riding a grass sleigh. Over 130 dairy cows are grazing in the green meadow pasture, and the lake is adjacent to it, creating beautiful scenery. The specialty of Jirisan Cheese Land is nature. The dazzling greenery and fragrance of scenery, flowers, and grass are the special features.
7.5Km 0 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.
7.8Km 84099 2023-03-17
232, Gichamaeul-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-362-7461
Since its development in April 1999 as a part of government efforts to boost regional tourism, Seomjingang Train Village has established itself as a popular attraction in Gokseong. A replica of the region's old steam engine train runs 10 kilometers between the old Gokseong Station in Seomjingang Train Village and Gajeong Station. The train runs along the old tracks at a moderate speed, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic view along the tracks.
7.9Km 228 2020-12-10
610, Gumanje-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-0011
Jirisan Lake Resort stands on a hillside overlooking the Gumakje Lake, which was created by water from the Surakpokpo Fall of the Jirisan Mountain. The accommodation provides wonderful views of the big and beautiful lake and peaks of the Jirisan Mountain. Rooms arranged in a shape of steps on the sloping hill offers uninterrupted views. Located in front of the entrance to the resort is a pedestrian-only bridge over the lake, which is a great place for a walk. Across the lake is a ranch where cheese-making experience is conducted.
The resort offers glamping-style rooms with roofs in red and blue. The outdoor barbecue site, meanwhile, is the perfect spot to enjoy the true glamping. Guests can have a barbecue on the outdoor table in the terrace in front of each room. The wild flower farm located on the top of the resort is a place for guests to appreciate the flowers and for children to learn about nature.
8.0Km 22974 2023-05-22
252-16, Gichamaeul-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-360-8471
Gokseong-gun, famous for its train village, annually holds the Gokseong Rose Festival at the Rose Park located within the train village. A total of 1004 rose varieties from around the world will delight visitors while offering perfect photo opportunities. Visitors can also appreciate the vibrant beauty of roses while taking a ride on a railbike or by participating in various hands-on activities.
8.2Km 11330 2020-12-12
217-28, Gichamaeul-ro, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-5000-1523
Chaewondang is a traditional Korean house located just in front of Seomjingang River Train Village, the best tourist spot in Gokseong. It is only 200 meters from the main gate of Chaewondang to the ticket office of the train village. Chaewondang boasts a well-shaped and spacious interior space, like a newly built Hanok. When you enter the room, you can feel the cleanliness of the uniqueness of the new house. The wooden pillars and beams, the eaves, and the roof of the tile create the charm of Hanok.
The grass yard, flower beds, and jangdokdae are also worth seeing and the rice paddies and rural scenery spread out in front of Chaewondang are picturesque.
The rooms are divided into sarang rooms and interior rooms. The sarang rooms are a place where a family can relax and take a rest comfortably. The interior rooms are equipped with a spacious living room and a room suitable for large family or group travel. The rich use of raw materials makes a pleasant tree smell. If reservations are made in advance, the breakfast table will be served with dasul gitang, daseulgi jeonggol, yukgaejang, and booger soup.
Guests will be offered a 30 percent discount on tickets to Seomjingang Train Village, and a discount ticket for train rafting, survival, and horse riding Usville. We also have various experience programs.
There are traditional Hanbok wearing, family motto brush writing experience, bicycle riding on a rural road, understanding of Hanok and joints system.
In addition to Seomjingang Train Village, there are many hidden tourist destinations in Gokseong, such as Seomjingang River Drive, Simcheong Hanok Village, Dorimsa Valley, Daehuang River Suspension Bridge, and Seomjingang goblin Village.
8.5Km 1 2023-05-23
116-68 , Cheonbyeon-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-7353-1802
Pension Yeoneu in Gurye, Jeollanam-do, stands on the site where Korean independence activist Wang Jae-il was born. The mint-green roof gives the place a fairy tale feel, while inside it’s friendly and welcoming. The pension is let out as a single house, which includes an annex building with a large bathtub, a sunroom, and a sun deck. Throughout the house, guests will notice vintage items collected from the owner’s travels in the US, Europe and Korea.