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Galdu Village (Ttangkkeut Village) (갈두마을 (땅끝마을))

Galdu Village (Ttangkkeut Village) (갈두마을 (땅끝마을))

95.9M    2025-03-16

82, Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-3883

Galdu Village, also referred to as Ttangkkeut (Land's-end) Village in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do is at the southernmost point of the Korean peninsula. The island has an observatory at Sajabong Peak, where one can get an unobstructed view of the southern archipelago, and even a glimpse of Hallsan Mountain on Jeju Island on a clear day. The name "galdu" originated from the Chinese characters for arrowroot, which was commonly found in the nearby mountains.

Ttangkkeut Observatory (땅끝전망대)

Ttangkkeut Observatory (땅끝전망대)

598.9M    2025-02-03

100 Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

The edge of the Haenam is referred to as ttangkkeut, which literally means at the end of the land. Located on Galdusan Mountain, the Ttangkkeut Observatory provides a panoramic view spanning from Jindo Island to Wando Island. The first floor of the observatory features a photo booth, where visitors can take pictures with Haenam’s Mascot and Ttangkkeut Village in the background. The café on the first floor provides visitors an opportunity to rest. Even though the observatory is easily accessible by walk, it is recommended to take the monorail, which offers a beautiful view of the Ttangkkeut Village. 

Ttangkkeut Monorail (땅끝모노레일)

616.2M    2024-02-20

60-28 Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Ttangkkeut Monorail is a tourist monorail that runs to the Ttangkkeut Village Observatory. It takes about 6 minutes for a one-way trip to the observatory, during which passengers can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ttangkkeut Village in Haenam, stretching from the mountains to the sea. After enjoying the view from the top, visitors can descend via stairs to reach the Ttangkkeut Tower.

Ttangkkeut Tower & Skywalk (땅끝탑 스카이워크)

710.2M    2025-02-03

Songho-ri, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Ttangkkeut Tower is a triangle monument commemorating the southernmost tip of the Korean peninsula. The Skywalk was remodeled using glass material with the theme of “taking one step beyond the end of the land,” symbolizing the end the beginning of the Korean peninsula. The skywalk made with transparent glass panels, offers visitors the thrill of walking above the sea. The installed photo booth provides visitors a chance to click great pictures with the vast blue sea in the background on one side and the Ttangkkeut Tower on another. It is also renowned for stunning sunset views.

Songho Beach (송호해수욕장)

Songho Beach (송호해수욕장)

1.8Km    2021-11-23

1827, Ttangkkeutaean-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-1330

Songho Beach is the most representative beach in Haenam and was named so for its dense old pine trees, fine sand, and shallow water resembling a lake. The fine sand and shallow waters make it the perfect beach for families. Hundreds of pine trees create a scenic forest reaching almost 1 kilometer along the levee which provides a suitable camping site under in the forest. The Ttangkkeut Trail that starts from Songho Beach auto-campgrond connects to Galsan Village and Ttangkkeut Tower.

The windbreak pine forest in Songho-ri, Haenam is designated as Jeollanam-do Natural Monument, consisting of at least 600 pine trees aged 200 years that play a vital role in the coastal shelterbelt.

Mihwangsa Temple (미황사)

Mihwangsa Temple (미황사)

10.2Km    2025-10-23

164 Mihwangsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-3521

Constructed during the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla dynasty (749), Mihwangsa Temple is located on the western side of Dalmasan Mountain (489 meters), titled the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Southern Sea. The temple is situated the furthest south of all temples in the Korean peninsula. Beautiful sunsets and the view of the graceful Dalmasan Mountain from the temple attract numerous visitors. The foot of the mountain found behind the temple blends well with the suitable-sized temple and the appearance of Daeungbojeon Hall gives out an aura of comfort and tranquility. The cornerstone of Daeungbojeon Hall is carved with sea creatures, such as turtles and crabs that cannot be observed elsewhere. Other attractions include 18th century murals on the walls of Daeungbojeon and Unginjeon Halls.

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

13.0Km    2025-10-23

1161-8 Cheonghaejinseo-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Located beside the sea, this filming location boasts a port. It became the leading shooting site for popular movies such as "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," "The Pirates," and the drama "The Slave Hunters." Experience wearing costumes with the beautiful South Sea and traditional Korean villages as a backdrop, play traditional folk games, and participate in agricultural ecology experience programs.

Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)

Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)

13.9Km    2025-01-13

156, Chopyeong 1-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-1544

Wando Arboretum features the largest and oldest broadleaf evergreen colony in the nation, along with over 3,800 other flora on a grand plot of land. The arboretum is comprised of an exhibition hall, greenhouses, walking paths, an observatory, campground, basketball court, and more.

Created in 1991, Wando Arboretum is the only warm temperate arboretum in Korea where only 15% of the landscape is considered a warm temperate region. The broadleaf evergreen tree forest has high medicinal value, and is home to many species of rare warm temperate plants such as goodyera, calanthe striata, and cephalanthera falcata. There are 30 special gardens based on different plant types. From the observatory, visitors can enjoy the view of Dadohaehaesang National Park and the southern sea. The observatory offers an opportunity to educate visitors on nature and the environment and allows them to take a rest during their visit.

Nohwado Island (노화도)

14.2Km    2022-06-20

813, Nohwa-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-5152

Nohwado Island, a stopping point en route to Bogildo Island, is well known for its abalone and mussel production. The island produces 70% of Korea's cultivated abalone, and offers seashell harvesting programs. Other attractions include Nohwa Red Sea, Geuknaksa Temple, and the 450-year-old hackberry tree.

Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관)

Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관)

14.3Km    2022-08-25

149, Hwaheungpo-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6911

During the Jangbogo Festival, mariners from the Wando area donated rare animals, plants, fish, and shellfish. The sea animals and plants exhibition event attracted a large number of visitors increasing tourism in the area. In response to the public opinion Wando-gun built an exhibition hall to provide tourism and marine folklore education.