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Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)

Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)

15.9Km    2025-04-22

전북특별자치도 고창군 아산면 선운대로 2727

This restaurant is the first to offer grilled freshwater eel in Gochang. The eel is grilled in the kitchen, so you don’t have to worry about the often smoky business of charcoal-grilled on the table.

Cheongwon Garden (청원가든)

16.1Km    2025-04-22

67 Seonunsa-ro, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

This restaurant is one of the most positively reviewed restaurants serving freshwater eels near Seonunsa Temple’s entrance for its clean ambience and delicious side dishes. If you order jangeogui here, the eel is salted or basted with sauce in the kitchen and brought to you for grilling.

Gochang Dosoram Hermitage (도솔암(고창))

Gochang Dosoram Hermitage (도솔암(고창))

16.9Km    2024-04-07

294, Dosol-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-564-2861

Dosoram Hermitage, along with Seonunsa Temple, is thought to have been built during the Baekje era (18 BC-AD 660). The temple is managed by Seonunsa Temple on Dosolsan Mountain in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do.

Buan Guam-ri Dolmens (부안 구암리 지석묘군)

17.6Km    2024-04-07

Seoksang-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4711

Buan Guam-ri Dolmens, designated as Historical Site No. 103, is comprised of southern-style dolmens. Dolmen refers to a particular structure of a tomb created during the Bronze Age. Dolmen is largely classified into two groups – Southern-type that has small footstones supporting large top stone; and Northern-type which is shaped like a desk. In Guam-ri, there were originally 13 dolmens, but only 10 remain. Most of the dolmens have 8 small footstones propping up one large top stone, compared to the dolmens in other regions which normally have 4 footstones.

Wido Beach (위도해수욕장)

Wido Beach (위도해수욕장)

18.3Km    2024-04-07

Jin-ri, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-3762

Opened in 1969, Wido Beach is known as an excellent swimming beach. The beach is sheltered by the surrounding mountains with fairly shallow and clear waters, making it very popular among families seeking a relaxing vacation. Moreover, the beach offers a spectacular view of Wangdeungdo Island from the shore.

Duamchodang Hermitage (두암초당)

18.4Km    2024-10-08

88 Yeongmojeong-gil, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Duamchodang Hermitage is a small hanok building located right next to the cliff face of Byeongbawi Rock. The location and age of this building give off a unique atmosphere, being quite old and in a hard-to-reach place. While there is a hiking trail to the hermitage, there is no parking near the trailhead, making it a bit difficult to reach.

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

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

18.5Km    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.

Gusipo Haesu World (Gusipo Seawater World) (구시포 해수찜월드)

Gusipo Haesu World (Gusipo Seawater World) (구시포 해수찜월드)

20.0Km    2024-04-07

540, Jinamgusipo-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-561-3324

The Gusipo Haesu World provides a diverse selection of jjimjilbang facilities. There is a “Haesuyakjjim (Medicinal Seawater Bath)” full-body bath, where special healthy ingredients are added to heated seawater. This is believed to effectively treat neuralgia, arthritis, and obesity.

This process extracts unnecessary substances from the skin, creating a more beautiful radiance. There are also other enjoyable facilities such as the indoor sand bathing room and a green tea spa.