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Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum (해남공룡박물관)

Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum (해남공룡박물관)

.0M    2021-01-14

234, Gongnyongbangmulgwan-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5949

Following the discovery of a dinosaur footprint within the region in 1992, Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum was founded to promote the area's significance as a fossil site. The museum provides materials and exhibitions related to dinosaurs as well as Ulhang-ri as a natural heritage site.

Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri (우항리 공룡화석자연사유적지)

Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri (우항리 공룡화석자연사유적지)

14.3M    2021-06-01

234, Gongnyongbangmulgwan-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5324

The Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri is where the world's most intricate fossil footprints of dinosaurs and birds were discovered. The track site was designated as a Natural Monument for its significance and serves as an educational site for studying earth science and dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period. There is a museum that has on display 447 materials related to fossils, including actual fossil pieces of an Allosaurus, along with exhibitions dedicated to giant dinosaurs, sea reptile, and birds.

Haenam Dinosaur Festival (해남 공룡대축제)

Haenam Dinosaur Festival (해남 공룡대축제)

317.9M    2025-04-24

234 Gongnyongbangmulgwan-gil, Hwangsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5157

The Haenam Dinosaur Festival, held at Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum, is an annual family-friendly festival celebrating Children’s Day.

Bohae Plum Farm (보해매실농원)

Bohae Plum Farm (보해매실농원)

4.5Km    2020-02-06

125-89, Yedeok-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-4959

Established in 1979 in Haenam, Jeollanam-do by the Bohae Brewery, Bohae Plum Farm (Bohae Maesil Nongwon) is the largest green plum farm in Korea. Every spring, as maehwa (apricot flower) blossoms begin to bloom on maesil (green plum) trees, the brewery opens the farm to the public, providing an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful blossoms, and also to purchase fresh plums. To this day, the brewery produces and sells various maesil products made with the plums harvested from the farm.

Yi Chungmugong's Byeokpajin Battle Monument (이충무공 벽파진 전첩비)

Yi Chungmugong's Byeokpajin Battle Monument (이충무공 벽파진 전첩비)

10.0Km    2025-01-20

90 Byeokpa-gil, Gogun-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do

Yi Chungmugong's Byeokpajin Battle Monument, located at Byeokpajeong was built to commemorate the victory of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and honor the souls of martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the battle of Myeongnyang. The epitaph of the monument, penned by Lee Eunsang, features the calligraphy by Son Jae Hyeong. Although just a small fishing port now, Byeokpajin was a crucial port connecting Jindo and Haenam before the Jindo Bridge was built in 1984. It still holds a great historical significance. 

Hyeondae Sikdang (현대식당)

Hyeondae Sikdang (현대식당)

11.2Km    2021-03-26

13-1, Usuyeong-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-1344

This regular store for locals is known for its generous servings. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

11.4Km    2023-04-28

12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5541

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions area became a national tourist site in 1986, and Memorial Park of Admiral Yi was added in 1991, serving as an educational site. The area overlooks Uldolmok, and features a shrine from the past that commemorates the great victory that was achieved by Admiral Yi Sun-Sin in the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) and a large geobukbae (turtle ship). The area hosts a history festival every October and covers many history-related experience programs throughout the year.

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관)

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관)

11.4Km    2025-01-17

12 Gwangwang leisure-ro, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial is located next to the narrow strait called Uldolmok, between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is the site where Admiral Yi Sunsin, under his command, defeated over 300 Japanese warships with only 13 Korean ships during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 (1592-1598). The exhibition hall commemorates the Myeongnyang Battle and displays weapons used during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Visitors can also observe the turbulent currents of Uldolmok from the skywalk.

Uldolmok Hanjeongsik Buffet (울돌목한정식뷔페)

Uldolmok Hanjeongsik Buffet (울돌목한정식뷔페)

11.5Km    2021-03-26

53, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-1881

You can enjoy Jeolla-do's local dishes in the form of a Korean buffet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is buffet.

Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress (진도 용장성)

Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress (진도 용장성)

12.0Km    2025-01-20

92 Yongjangsanseong-gil, Gunnae-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do

Yongjangseong Fortress, built by Sambyeolcho as an anti-Mognolian facility in Jindo, is located on the mountain ridge of the northern coast of Jindo. Although most of the fortress has disappeared, parts of the fortress walls along with the site of the Yongjangsa Temple and the palace still remain preserved. Nearby attractions such as the Yongjang Fortress Exhibit Building can be visited together.