Namchanggyegok Valley (남창계곡) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Namchanggyegok Valley (남창계곡)

Explanation

Namchanggol Valley, located at the foot of Ibamsan Mountain with a x_height of about 654 meters, belongs to the southern part of Naejangsan National Park (Namchang District). It consists of six valleys, including Sanseong, Eunseon-dong, and Banseok-dong (Saejaegyegok Valley). Nearby there is the Chonnam National University training center and beautiful surrounding scenery. Despite being well-known, visitors can enjoy their time without being crowded making it a very good summer resort. Hermitages such as the famous Baegyangsa Temple, Yaksaam Rock, and Yeongcheongul Cave, Jangseongho Lake and Bija grove are nearby as well. In particular, Ibamsanseong Fortress located in the upper reaches of the valley is Pogoksiksanseong Fortress built during the Samhan Period and designated as National Historic Site No. 384.

The Namchang Valley Nature Observation Trail, which is about 730 meters long, is equipped with various information boards and experience facilities related to nature learning, making it a good place for ecological learning. The nature observation path has themes to provide visitors with a variety of attractions, and the long stretch of cedar forest is also a must-see. In autumn, the maple leaves from the maple trees fall into the valley water creating a stunning scenery.

Inquiry

+82-63-538-7875

Homepage

naejang.knps.or.kr

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Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-538-7875

Parking facilities : Naejangsan Mountain District: 6 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-5, Campground parking lot)
Baegam District: 5 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-4, Namchang Parking Lot)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

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Location

Namchang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

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