things to do in jeollanam-do, south korea

Suncheon Songgwangsa Temple

Suncheon Songgwangsa Temple

Songgwangsa Temple is located on the west side of Jogyesan Mountain, and is a famous sambosachal in Korea, along with Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa T...

Naju Moksanaea

Naju Moksanaea

Naju Moksanaea was the private residence of Naju's moksa, the title of highest official in the region. This traditional hanok house was built in 18...

Korea Gasa Literature Collection

Korea Gasa Literature Collection

The Gasa Literature Collection was completed in October 2000 and is located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, an area which is famous for its fertile land ...

Jangheung Jeongnamjin

Jangheung Jeongnamjin

Jangheung-gun’s Jeongnamjin is the warmest place on the Korean mainland. The region has a diverse natural environment including stunning views of m...

Jogyesan Provincial Park

Jogyesan Provincial Park

Located in both Seungju-eup and Songgwang-myeon of Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Jogyesan Mountain has two famous Buddhist temples on it, Seonamsa Tem...

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall

Naju Geumseonggwan Hall was a state-run guesthouse for government officials during the Joseon period. It was the venue for ceremonial praise ritual...

Mihwangsa Temple

Mihwangsa Temple

Constructed during the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla dynasty (749), Mihwangsa Temple is located on the western side of Dalmasan Mount...

Naju Pear Museum

Naju Pear Museum

Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju pears are well-known for its long history. The fruit was exported worldwide starting in 1967. The Naj...

Jeungdo Ujeon Beach

Jeungdo Ujeon Beach

Ujeon Beach stretches 4 kilometers in length on the southwestern coast of the island of Jeungdo, the biggest natural salt producer in Korea. The si...

Tommeori Beach

Tommeori Beach

Tommeori Beach can be characterized by the extremes shown at high and low tides. The endless stretch of white sandy beach during the low tide and t...

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center

Gokseong Leisure Culture Center was built to provide culture, education, and leisure facilities to the public. There are three concert and lecture ...

Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Land

Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Land

Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Land in Muan, Jeollanam-do was established in an effort to raise awareness of the ecology and importance of natural wetl...

Dolsan Park

Dolsan Park

Dolsan Park, located across from Dolsan Bridge, was created in 1987 on land spanning over 287,000 square meters. A teahouse inside the park was ori...

Korea Bamboo Museum

Korea Bamboo Museum

The Korean Bamboo Museum is a comprehensive complex that preserves, exhibits, produces, and allows people to experience bamboo products. First open...

Jiri Beach

Jiri Beach

Jiri Beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset and is regarded as one of the best beaches on Cheongsando Island. With its clean, shallow waters a...

Anak Beach

Anak Beach

Anak Beach is a white sand beach that stretches for more than 200 meters and is bordered by a forest of pine trees. In addition to the gorgeous sce...

Samhakdo Island

Samhakdo Island

According to legend, Samhakdo Island and Yudalsan Mountain was the dream of Mokpo residents, before it became the land it is today. This island is ...

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach is located at the center of Dadohaehaesang National Park. The beach got its name from its singing sand, and the name can ...

Bigeumdo Island

Bigeumdo Island

Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeon...

Sinheung Beach

Sinheung Beach

Sinheung Beach on Cheongsando Island is well known for its beautiful blue water. The beach also has a reputation as a great fishing spot. Located o...