YeongGwang Country Club (영광컨트리클럽)

12.0Km 2024-12-24

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

Yeonggwang West Ocean CC Golftel is located on Baeksu Coastal Road in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do. Golftel guests can see the Chilsan Sea, Baeksu Coast Road, fine night views and beautiful natural scenery from their rooms, providing relaxing sensations and fond memories. A second 3-storey building was added to the Golftel in 2020.

Gochang Dolmen Museum (고창고인돌박물관)

12.1Km 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.

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

12.1Km 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.

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

12.2Km 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.

Gamami Beach (가마미해수욕장)

12.2Km 2021-12-08

355, Gamami-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-356-1020

Located 24 kilometers west of Yeonggwang-eup, Gamami Beach was first opened in 1925. The beach is 1 kilometer in length and 200 meters in x_width, and has the shape of a half moon. Around 200 pine trees encompass the area and form a dense cozy forest. The water is only about 1 to 2 meters deep and its clear waters make it one of the three best beaches in the southwestern part of Korea.
Small islands dot the sea in front of the beach and the view of the fishing boats drifting by is very peaceful. The sunset on the west gives off a different vibe from the sunrise of the east. Near the beach area is a coastal drive way with a wonderful view of the coast. Dombaeseom Island, famous for ocean fishing, and Chilsando Island are lined up more or less in a row.

Baeksu Coastal Road (백수해안도로)

13.2Km 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.

Duamchodang Hermitage (두암초당)

13.2Km 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.

Dosolgyegok Valley (Seonunsan Mountain) (도솔계곡 (선운산))

13.9Km 2025-03-15

250, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-8681

Dosolgyegok Valley is located in Seonunsan Mountain in the Gochang-gun district. Seonunsan Mountain, which is also called Dosolsan Mountain, is known for its thick forests and intriguing rock formations. Along the valley, there are many interesting sites such as Jinheungdonggul Cave, Yongmundonggul Cave, Nakjodae Overlook, and Cheonma peak. Dosolgyegok Valley is also famous for being very deep, where the mountain and water fight each other and whirl around in a yin & yang shape. The green forests in summer cover the valley beautifully, and the red leaves and white snow decorate the area in fall and winter.

Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창))

13.9Km 2024-04-07

250, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-561-1422

Seonunsa Temple is known to have been built in 577, the 24th year of King Wideok of the Baekje dynasty. It is the second head temple of Jogye Order in Jeollabuk-do. According to the temple's historical records, it was originally a very large temple with 89 hermitages and 3,000 monks. Today, only four hermitages remain: Dosoram, Chamdangam, Dongunam, and Seoksangam. In addition, the temple is home to 25 prestigious heritages, namely the Forest of Common Camellias, which is designated as ㅁ Natural Monument. A festival dedicated to this forest is held every April.

Ungok Ramsar Wetland (고창 운곡람사르습지)

14.3Km 2024-04-07

362 , Ungokseowon-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2720

Ungok Ramsar Wetland, registered as Ramsar Wetland in 2011, is home to endanged species and various rare animals and flowers. The wetland also has four different courses that will take visitors all around the wetlands. Course 1 takes approximately 50 min and is 3.6 km-long. Course 2 takes approximately 2 hour 30 minutes and is 9.5 km-long. Course 3, the longest out of the 4 courses takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes and is 10.2 km-long. Last, Course 4 takes approximately 2 hours 50 minutes and is 10.1 km-long.

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