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Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

Gochang Green Barley Field Festival (고창청보리밭 축제)

.0M    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.

Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장)

Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장)

86.3M    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 Blue Farm Pink Muhly Season (고창청농원 핑크뮬리시즌)

Gochang Blue Farm Pink Muhly Season (고창청농원 핑크뮬리시즌)

759.8M    2024-08-20

41-27 Cheongcheon-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8801-7722

Gochang Blue Farm takes on a pink hue each fall with the arrival of pink muhly. Visitors can enjoy taking photos at the photo zones places throughout the vast field of waving fronds, and take a break at the hanok rest area.

Geochang Blue Farm Lavender Festival (고창청농원 라벤더 축제)

Geochang Blue Farm Lavender Festival (고창청농원 라벤더 축제)

759.8M    2025-01-23

41-27 Cheongcheon-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6383-5294

Geochang Blue Farm, located in Gocheong-gun, is a stay farm featuring seasonal gardens. Lavender and Hydrangeas bloom in spring and summer, while pink muhly grass adorns the farm in October. Spanning over 16,000 square meters, the Lavender Garden offers various photo zones, allowing visitors to capture memorable shots, especially the hanok building with lavender in the background adds an extra touch of charm. Visitors can also enjoy strolling through the bamboo and pine forest behind the lavender garden or relax at the hanok café. The farm is pet-friendly, making it an ideal destination to visit with your pet, family, or a date.

Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

9.3Km    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.

Beopseongpo Danoje (Dano Festival of Beopseongpo) (영광법성포단오제)

Beopseongpo Danoje (Dano Festival of Beopseongpo) (영광법성포단오제)

9.6Km    2025-05-19

154-13 Jingulbi-gil, Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-356-4331

Dano Festival of Beopseongpo, which began during the Joseon period, is a traditional folk festival with a history of over 500 years. The festival is held annually on dano, the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. Designated as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2012, it is one of the major festivals of Korea. During the festival, various programs take place, including the Dragon King offering ritual for the safety of fishermen, a Ssireum (Korean Wrestling) contest, women’s boating, hands-on experience programs, and various folk performances.

Gosan Mountain (고산)

Gosan Mountain (고산)

10.0Km    2024-04-07

Sanggeum-ri, Daesan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Gosan Mountain is a beautiful mountain that rises sharply from the plains, offering stunning views from its summit at an elevation of 572 meters. The mountain delights hikers with lush pine forests and interesting rock formations. Gosan Mountain is also known for its numerous dolmens, dating back to prehistoric times, and the Gosansanseong Fortress, built during the Later Three Kingdoms period, providing plenty of attractions for visitors.

Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지)

Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지)

10.1Km    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.

Korean Folk Art Festival (한국민속예술제)

Korean Folk Art Festival (한국민속예술제)

10.6Km    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.

Yeonggwang Glory Tourism Hotel (영광글로리관광호텔)

Yeonggwang Glory Tourism Hotel (영광글로리관광호텔)

11.8Km    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.