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Yongmunsa Temple (Namhae) (용문사(남해))

17.4Km    2024-02-23

166-11 Yongmunsa-gil, Idong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon was believed to reside. The temple provides a temple stay program, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in tranquility for both body and mind. Renowned as a picturesque destination for autumn foliage, it attracts a multitude of tourists during the fall season.

AMOFU (아모푸)

AMOFU (아모푸)

17.7Km    2024-02-20

43 Hwaseo-ro, Hwayang-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Amoofu is a large café located near Hwayangdaegyo Bridge, connecting Yeosu and Goheung. It specializes in specialty coffee, allowing customers to choose their beans according to their preferences, with the flavorful longblack being a signature menu item. The first floor features a spacious outdoor terrace, the second floor offers large windows overlooking the sea, and the third floor has a rooftop where visitors can relax while enjoying the beautiful view of Namhae sea.

Dumo Village (두모마을)

Dumo Village (두모마을)

18.5Km    2020-07-31

18, Yanga-ro 533beon-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-88-862-5865

Dumo Village was designated a Green Agriculture Experience Village in 2005. The stream flowing through the village has high-quality water and is home to sweetfish, mitten crab, and freshwater eel. Visitors to the village can enjoy both farming and marine experiences, making it a popular destination for families. The villagers welcome visitors warmheartedly, creating an atmosphere of returning home after a long time away. The village name comes from the way it seems to hug the ocean, like a large hangari (clay pot).

American Village (미국마을)

18.5Km    2025-01-14

12 Mangun-ro 9beon-gil, Namhae-eup, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

American Village, overlooking the beautiful Aenggang Bay and Nodo Island in Namhae, is a settlement village created for the Koreans in the US who wanted to return to their home in Korea to spend their old age. The village, consisting of 22 American-style houses and pensions, allows visitors to experience the American culture. Although, not large, it offers visitors a chance to experience the unique design of each house while taking a leisurely stroll. As visitors go up from the entrance of the village, they can see the Yongmunsa Temple, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Namhae. 

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Namhae District) (한려해상국립공원(남해))

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Namhae District) (한려해상국립공원(남해))

19.8Km    2021-01-18

Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-5800

Well-known for its uncontaminated clear waters, Hallyeohaesang National Park was the country's first national marine park. The park is divided into six sections, spanning over the regions of Jisimdo Island in Geoje to Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The total area is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean water. The park is visited by over one million tourists every year for its scenic landscape and beautiful waters.