Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원)

16.1 Km 33839 2024-04-07

11, Bangpaje-gil, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82+63-582-7808

Designated as a national park in 1988, Byeonsanbando National Park is the only national park in the country that consists of both the ocean and the mountains. The park is divided into two large sections: the shore area, called Outer Byeonsan, and an inland area called Inner Byeonsan. It has mountain peaks made up of unique rock formation, such as Uisanbong Peak (508 meters), Chaeseokgang Cliff, and Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs. Nearby Gyeokpo Port and Naesosa Temple are all worth exploring, enriching the experience of the area. It's also well known for having the latest sunset in the country with stunning panoramic views.

Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장)

16.6 Km 35187 2024-04-07

158-6, Hagwonnongjang-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-564-9897

Borinara Hagwon Farm is a large-scale barley farm that measures an extensive 561,983 m². It is the nation’s largest barley field. The farm has been seeing a flood of tourists and photographers since its recognition as a tourist-friendly farm. The farm has also featured in several media channels such as dramas, commercials, and films.

To entertain the growing number of visitors, the farm hosts the Green Barley Field Festival in spring and the Buckwheat Flower Festival in fall before the harvest season when the crops are at their peak. In addition to the festivals, visitors can also participate in various activities and buy souvenirs as well as local produce.

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

16.7 Km 11159 2024-04-17

150 Hagwonnongjang-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2524

The Gochang Green Barley Field Festival is held every year in late April among the beautiful green barley fields of Gochang-gun. It is the region’s most popular festival. The festival celebrates the plentiful barley grown here, known to be more precious than rice.

Gochang Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (고창 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

17.2 Km 33310 2024-04-07

74 Goindolgongwon-gil, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-8666

Dolmens are representative tomb structures from the Bronze Age, distributed across Korea with over 30,000 examples. Gochang is an area rich in dolmens, boasting around 1,600 of them. Here, visitors can explore Gochang's dolmen park, which features dolmens constructed during the 6th to 5th centuries BC, along with a museum offering insights and hands-on experiences related to dolmens and the Bronze age.

Gochang Dolmen Museum (고창고인돌박물관)

17.2 Km 10359 2024-04-07

74, Goindolgongwon-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-8666

At the Gochang Dolmen Museum, visitors can view diverse relics and learn about the Bronze Age and the dolmen (tomb, gravesite, etc.) cultures of the world. In addition to a variety of exhibition halls, the museum also features interactive exhibit spaces that help visitors further explore the main themes of the museum. There is also a mock-up of an ancient dugout hut where visitors may take photos. Outside the museum is the Bronze Age theme park, which features a life-size prehistoric village replica, a dolmen experience zone, and an exhibition zone displaying a representative memorial service from the Bronze Age.

Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

17.6 Km 0 2024-02-20

67 Baekjemunhwa-ro, Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do

Supjaengi Garden is a park associated with the history of Beopseongpo. "Supjaengi" means a fortress made of trees. It was created to protect Beopseong Jinseong Fortress, a naval base during the Joseon dynasty, with a forest of deciduous trees, serving as a windbreak forest to protect Beopseongpo and the village. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the port while walking along the flower-filled walking trails. Every June, the Beopseongpo Danoje attracts many tourists.

Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지)

18.0 Km 9860 2021-02-18

203, Baekjemunhwa-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-350-4674

Unlike Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje's origin of Buddhism and how it spread had remained a mystery other than the story of how Indian monk Mirananta came to Yeonggwang and founded Bulgapsa Temple. In 1998, records were found stating that Monk Mirananta first set foot in Jwaudu Village in Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang in AD 384 after passing through Dongjin in China. Subsequently, the site has turned into an attraction in honor of the monk and the spread of Buddhism.

Baeksu Coastal Road (백수해안도로)

18.8 Km 4884 2020-11-26

Daesin-ri, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-350-5600

Baeksu Coastal Road, a section of National Highway 77 and Provincial Highway 14, is one of the best scenic drives in Jeollanam-do. While driving on this road, one can encounter dynamically changing landscapes, including splendid rock formations along the coastal cliffs. The road is approximately 16.8 kilometers long, connecting Giryong-ri and Seokgumi Village in Baeksu-eup, Yeonggwang. The coastal road offers a great view of Chilsanbawi Rock, especially during the sunset.

YeongGwang Country Club [Korea Quality] / 영광 컨트리 클럽 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.2 Km 15029 2020-09-10

1362-70, Haean-ro, Baeksu-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-350-2000

Yeonggwang Country Club in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do is a 'golf-tel,' meaning most of the guests come here to play golf. It's a 3-story building with 15 guesthouses designed to be spacious and comfortable for golfers who may be tired after hours of golf. Except for the Standard Rooms, you can choose between 'ondol (floor-heated)' room and bedroom. All the rooms are furnished with a cooktop for the convenience of the guests. You can watch golf rounding from the room through the window. There are two seminar rooms – one big and the other small – with capacity of up to 80 people for a conference or a banquet.

Wido Island (National Geopark) (위도 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))

19.9 Km 9975 2024-04-07

Chido-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4331

Located approximately 13 kilometers west of Buan, Wido Island is spread out sporadically looking like a flea. Visitors to the island can see various natural phenomena as well as beautiful coastal sceneries.

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