Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)

15.6 Km 14490 2021-11-30

27, Gonjea-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-320-1783

Grand Chrysanthemum Festival started in the autumn of 2004. Various chrysanthemum art pieces create a beautiful autumn ambience while the festival grounds are filled with diverse programs.

Anak Beach (안악해수욕장)

17.9 Km 10626 2021-07-06

2108, Wolcheon-ri, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-320-1784

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 scenery, a major draw is the great seafood like fresh mullets, long-legged octopuses, small shrimps, and other local specialties said to provide strength during the sweltering summer heat. Since the beach has not yet been discovered by many tourists, visitors will be able to have a calm and relaxing time. The nearby coastal road is a perfect driving course with a stunning view of the sunset.

Taepyeong Salt Farm (태평염전)

18.2 Km 29684 2024-03-08

1053-11 Jidojeungdo-ro, Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-1596

Taepyeong Salt Farm is the largest single salt farm in South Korea, located in Jeungdo, Sinan-gun. Established in 1953, it operates the Taepyeong Salt Farm, Salt Museum, and Salt Healing Camping Lot. Jeungdo is designated as Asia's first Slow City and is also recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a Ramsar Wetland, highlighting its pristine ecological significance.

Muan White Lotus Festival (무안연꽃축제)

18.3 Km 18841 2022-09-06

Sanjeong-ri, Illo-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-450-5472

Muan is home to Hoesan White Lotus Habitat, the largest habitat of the white lotus flower in Asia, spanning 330,000 square meters in size. While most lotus flowers are pink, the lotus flowers in Muan are snow white, which is very rare. During the Muan White Lotus Festival, visitors can enjoy a landscape filled with white lotus flowers and lotus-themed activities.

Salt Gallery (소금박물관)

18.3 Km 33744 2019-03-19

1058, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-7541

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall.

The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery.

- Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361
- Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden (태평염생식물원)

18.6 Km 28215 2021-05-31

Jeungdong-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-7541

Designated as a biodiversity conservation area by the UNESCO, Jeungdo Island in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do has become popular. Taepyeong Yeomsaeng Botanical Garden is located next to one of the largest solar-evaporation salt fields, and spans over an area of 110,000 ㎡. Over 70 species of various salt plant colonies grow at the natural mud flat including glasswort, sea-blite, East Asian seepweed, and Herbaceous seepweed to create a splendid scene. Also, one can easily see Tti (a plant) which can not grow in polluted places.

Walking along the 220 meter-long walking path, diverse mud flat creatures like mudskippers, crabs, and gastropods can be seen up close.

Mokpo Cheongho Market (목포 청호시장)

18.6 Km 14833 2024-05-30

28 Seokhyeon-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
061-284-4389

Cheongho Market is located in Mokpo, an area known for its thriving fishing industry, thus offering a wide variety of fresh seasonal seafood. With over 160 shops, most specializing in octopus and seafood, Cheongho Market is a bustling hub for seafood enthusiasts. Additionally, visitors can explore various shops offering different ingredients, as well as seafood restaurants and eateries, making it a lively destination for food lovers.

Gangnam Garden (강남가든)

18.8 Km 119 2021-03-22

1-1, Sangni-ro, 15beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-274-8002

A place frequented by citizens in Mokpo. This Korean dishes is located near Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is grilled freshwater eel.

Muan Hoesan White Lotus Pond (무안회산백련지)

18.8 Km 39805 2021-02-17

333, Baengnyeon-ro, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-283-1325

Muan Hoesan White Lotus Pond is the largest habitat of white lotus in Asia, covering an area of approximately 330,000 square meters in Bogyong-ri, Muan-gun in Jeollanam-do. This pond was originally a reservoir made during the Japanese colonial period for irrigation, but was abandoned with the development of the Yeongsangang River system. The reservoir was recreated and expanded into today's lotus habitat thanks to the effort of Jeong Su-dong, who planted twelve lotus roots along the shoreline and took care of them dearly after dreaming of twelve white cranes landing upon the reservoir. The white lotus flowers in this pond blossom and fall from July until September. A lotus festival is held in August, when the flowers are at their peak.

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park (천사섬 분재공원)

19.0 Km 19109 2021-01-19

330, Surak-gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-240-8778

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park in Sinan is a place for people to relax and enjoy nature. The ecological park is located next to the vast Korean archipelago, making it perfectly suited to relaxation and education. The park hopes to attract more visitors as it continues to hold various exhibits about potted plants and sculptures.

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