Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)

15.3 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.

Yeonggwang Bulgapsa Temple (불갑사 (영광))

15.7 Km 9126 2021-12-02

450, Bulgapsa-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-350-4889

Bulgapsa Temple of Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, was the very first Buddhist temple to be built in Korea. Monk Marananta, who was the first Indian monk to spread Buddhism in Korea, is said to have established the temple here around the year 384, during the reign of Baekje King Chimnyu.

Daeungjeon Hall, the main hall of Bulgapsa Temple, has been designated as a Treasure. The motifs on the doors of the hall are famed for their beautiful designs. The temple also has other buildings of distinction such as the Manseru Pavillion, Myeongbujeon Hall and Ilgwangdang Shrine, and a population of sericeous newlitse trees, designated as a Natural Monument. The temple is also famous for the magic lily which blooms in the late summer. The path into Bulgapsa Temple is ideal for a restful walk and contemplation.

Muan 879 (무안 879)

17.9 Km 0 2024-03-28

879 Cheongun-ro, Mangun-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Muan 879 is a large café with a view of the sea near Muan Tommeori Beach. It is famous for its exotic outdoor garden resembling a European art museum and its hydrangea photo zone. The first floor is decorated with antique furniture and lighting, while the second floor has a more modern atmosphere. Enjoying an americano while admiring the sea view through the large windows is a delightful experience.

Yeonggwang Glory Tourism Hotel (영광글로리관광호텔)

17.9 Km 25205 2019-08-06

74, Okdang-ro, Yeonggwang-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-351-8700

Yeonggwang Glory Tourism Hotel is comprised of 50 guestrooms and is conveniently located an 8-minute walk from the express bus terminal. It features a cozy and calm ambience suitable for families.

Mopyeong Village (모평마을)

18.3 Km 5946 2022-11-11

80, Sangmo-gil, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-320-1783

Located in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanamdo, Mopyeong Village is a scenic farming village that is rich in tradition and history. From the moment you start walking down the stonewall-lined path into town, this small village will capture your heart. The village’s important history (including its title as the origin of Hampyeong-gun of Jeollanam-do Province) is evident in everything you see: from the traditional houses to the 500-year old forest. The area is home to 27 historical and cultural sites and the beautiful Haebochoen Stream, which is shaded by over 40 different types of trees including zelkova trees, nettle trees, and willow trees. Some of the town’s traditional houses, which are about 80 years old, offer guesthouse accommodations to tourists. They include Mopyeongheon, Sopungga and Hisomun (a house made of yellow sod).

In addition to the beautiful country scenery, there is a great selection of available programs that highlight the area’s specialties, including: mulberry-picking, silkworm-feeding and Korean traditional sauce-making. You can also visit a traditional watermill, which has been restored, and swim and splash around in the forest stream. Visitors are encouraged to try their hand at making green tea cakes at the traditional teahouse nearby.

The area of Mopyeong is full of things to entertain visitors, including a number of attractions and special events. Some of the area’s most praiseworthy attractions are the Hampyeong Butterfly Festival, the Cluster Amaryllis Festival in Yongcheonsa Temple, the Chrysanthemum Festival, and the Hampyeong Eco Park and Folk Museum.

Other towns well worth a visit in the Mopyeong area are Hamo Maeul, Ungok Maeul and Wonsan Maeul. A stay at Wonsan Maeul gives visitors a chance to experience firsthand the reality of an agricultural lifestyle by doing some activities like mulberry-picking. For a more low-key trip, make your way over to Ungok Maeul, where you can enjoy the fantastic scenery at the lake or take a relaxing walk along the hiking trails of Mt. Wolyangsan.

Muan Sikdang (무안식당)

18.3 Km 17816 2024-02-20

36 Myeonseong 2-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do
061-453-1919

Muan Sikdang is a Korean beef specialty restaurant opened in 1976. Its signature dish is the yangpa hanu shabu-shabu (onion-fed Korean beef shabu-shabu), made with Korean native cattle raised on onions produced in Muan. Muan onions are known for their sweet taste and aroma, and Korean native cattles raised on these onions is renowned for its tender texture and rich flavor. Hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and hanu bulgogi (Korean beef bulgogi) are also popular choices.

Muan beach hotel [Korea Quality] / 무안비치호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.8 Km 4037 2020-12-11

36, Tommeori-gil, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-3379-6656

Muan Beach Hotel is just in front of Topmeori Beach commanding the best view in Muan. Opening the window of the room, you can see the beach of Muan with the vast mud flat submerging and appearing according to the ebb and flow of the sea and the unobstructed scenery of Topmeori Beach. All rooms are facing the beach to have an ocean view. The rooms are composed of Suite for 2 persons, Golftel for 4 persons, Deluxe for 4 persons GRand for 5 persons, Royal for 4 persons and the pension. A double bed and a single bed are furnished in a room for 2 persons as the rooms of the hotel are more spacious than those in other ordinary hotels. The pension has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, the living roon and the kitchen. Muan Beach Hotel is exactly 3 minutes away from Muan International Airport and Muan CC. It takes about 20 minutes to Muan Red Clay Mud Flat, about 30 minutes to Hoesan Baengnyeonji Reservoir and about 15 minutes to Nuan Small Octopus Alley. It is easier and better to plan your trip to visit not only Nuan but also Mokpo and Sinan region. It takes about 40 minutes to Mokpo Modern History District, about 30 minutes to Aphaedo Island, the emerging new center of Sinan County, and about an hour to Jeungdo Island where tTaepyeong Salt Pond and the Salt Museum are located.

Korean Folk Art Festival (한국민속예술제)

18.8 Km 9123 2023-09-07

673 Danju-ri, Yeonggwang-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-2-580-3272

The Korean Folk Art Festival aims to encourage visitors to discover and preserve Korea’s traditional folk art while fostering the public’s awareness of traditional culture. The special characteristic of this festival is that a different city hosts the event every year to showcase talents from cities around the country. The festival features many intangible cultural heritages of Korea.

Tommeori Beach (톱머리 해수욕장)

19.1 Km 17241 2021-08-11

66, Tommeori-gil, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-454-5224

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 the dense black pine forest offer a spectacular view. The shallow waters and low slope make it a great vacation destination.

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