Starway Hadong Healfort (힐포트하동)

9.0Km 2024-12-13

3352-1 , Seomjingang-daero, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hadong Healfort, situated halfway up the mountain in Akyang-myeon, Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do, is located near Pyeongsa-ri, which is the setting of the novel Toji, and offers a panoramic view of the Seomjingang River. In the living room, the view from the window is as lovely as a framed picture. There are 13 guestrooms, divided into three types: double, twin, and ondol (underfloor heated), each with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and private terrace. This is an ideal location for couples to relax and enjoy the view.

House of Choi Champan (최참판댁 한옥숙박시설)

9.3Km 2024-12-19

75 , Pyeongsari-gil, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-10-2086-5330

House of Choi Champan is a hanok stay in Pyeongsa-ri, Akyang-myeon, where the Seomjin River flows down from Jirisan Mountain, Jeollanam-do. The accomodation is in several different configurations: the two-storey Ilyeongjae and Wolyeongjae are both rented out as houses; Yeonhajae and Hoeramjae, which are single-storey with numaru(a raised open floor); while Unrakjae and Hoegyeongjae have several rooms with bathrooms, each rented out. Only the "Hoegyeongjae-1" room is equipped with Numaru. Cooking strong-smelling food in guestrooms is not allowed.

Choi Champandaek (House of Choi Champan) (최참판댁)

9.3Km 2021-12-16

66-7, Pyeongsari-gil, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-880-2651

The House of Choi Champan is known as the setting of the famous novel "Toji" ("The Land") by noted novelist Park Kyongni. Located in a small folk literature village in Agyang-myeon, Pyeongsa-ri along the Seomjingang River at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, Choi Champandaek consists of fourteen hanok (traditional Korean house) buildings.

Also used as the main set of the drama version of "Toji" (2004), Choi Champandaek gives visitors a look at the life of Korean people in the late Joseon era. The house has not only made its appearance in many films, but is also a valuable cultural asset of Hadong-gun.

The Daecheong Maru (wooden-floored hall) connected to the Sarangchae (men’s quarters in a hanok) offers a wide view of the vast field of Pyeongsa-ri and gives an opportunity to meditate and reflect while appreciating the beautiful surroundings. Located in the vicinity are numerous tourist attractions including the Pyeongsari Literature Center, Hwagae Market, and Ssanggyesa Temple. During fall season every year, Choi Champandaek hosts the Toji Literature Festival.

Baegunsan Recreational Forest (백운산자연휴양림)

10.8Km 2024-02-01

337 Baekgye-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-797-2655

Located in Baegunsan Mountain is a recreational forest that is a testament to Korea's rich ecosystem. Home to many rare fauna and flora, the area brims with diverse attractions. Come springtime, visitors can find the maple sap, a mineral-rich liquid from a local deciduous tree of the maple family, known for its medicinal benefits. Indeed, this is a recreational forest cradled in the arms of nature. With the towering Baegunsan peak, scaling 1,222 meters, as its crown jewel, the landscape unfolds like a tapestry woven with harmonious blends of man-made and natural pine forests. Journey through the cedar and cypress woods, and one will find the valley that evokes sheer wonder. Close by, history whispers through the ancient Ongnyongsa Temple Site, where Doseonguksa dedicated 35 years to ascetic practices. As February turns to March, over 7,000 camellias blossom around this sacred site, painting the area in vibrant hues.

Jinseon (진선)

11.4Km 2025-01-23

43 Seonsojungang-gil, Jinwol-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

This restaurant built up a strong and loyal fanbase in a small rural village in Gwangyang with just one dish, jaecheophoe. Jinseon’s version of this dish uses plenty of fresh vegetables, such as cucumber, paprika, zucchini, and cabbage, with pear and blanched freshwater marsh clams. You can enjoy it mixed with a dipping sauce of chojang (spicy red pepper paste) and sesame oil, or over rice like a jaecheop-hoe-dobap.

Peepul Hanokstay (연경당)

13.4Km 2024-08-05

13-40 , Jungheung-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4665-9301

Yeongyeongdang in Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, is a sunny hanok stay set in beautiful scenery with Baekun Reservoir in front and Baekun Mountain behind. Each room has a bathroom with bathtub, traditional ondol heating plus boiler, an AC unit and glass doors and windows to keep it cozy. Cooking is done in the common kitchen, with an outdoor barbecue also available. There is no supermarket nearby, so visitors should bring food with them. (There are vending machines for snacks and drinks in the kitchen.)

Hwanggeum Jaecheop Sikdang (황금재첩식당)

13.8Km 2025-04-22

3915 Seomjingang-daero, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

This jaecheop (Freshwater Marsh Clam) restaurant overlooks the Seomjingang River. Its signature menu is the Jaecheop Special Jeongsik (freshwater marsh clam special set menu), a sumptuous table with freshwater marsh clam and hairy crab caught from the Seomjingang River. The food here is particularly fresh as all ingredients are prepared on the morning of the day. It is also quite close to Hwagae Market, Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road, and other famous springtime tourist sites in Hadong, so you don’t have to head to the center of the township.

Geumjeong Gwangyang Bulgogi (금정 광양불고기)

15.2Km 2024-03-28

27 Sicheong-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
061-792-3000

Geumjeong Gwangyang Bulgogi is a restaurant specializing in Gwangyang-style bulgogi, a local food from Gwangyang in Jeollanam-do. Gwangyang bulgogi is made by marinating prepared beef in a seasoned sauce before grilling it over charcoal. It's renowned as a local favorite and attracts many visitors, especially on weekends after drives or bike rides.

Geum Mok Seo (금목서 광양불고기)

15.8Km 2024-03-08

199 Eupseong-gil, Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

Geum Mok Seo is a restaurant specializing in Gwangyang-style bulgogi, a local delicacy. Gwangyang bulgogi is made by thinly slicing pork brisket, marinating it, and grilling it over charcoal. It is known for its unique sweet and savory marinade, and it's even more delicious when enjoyed with the generous spread of 13 side dishes. Located just a 5-minute drive from Gwangyang Express Bus Terminal.

Himart - Donggwangyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 동광양점)

15.9Km 2024-04-23

36, Jungmajungang-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

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