Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

17.0Km 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.

National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong (국립장성숲체원)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

353 Bangjang-ro, Bugi-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

The National Center for Forest Activities, Jangseong provides high-quality forest education and forest therapy services by leveraging its location surrounded by Bangjangsan Mountain, boasting superb natural/geological conditions. Chungnyeongsan Mountain is also here and is home to the National Jangseong Healing Forest, the largest subtropical forest plantation in the country.

Beopseongpo Danoje (Dano Festival of Beopseongpo) (영광법성포단오제)

17.4Km 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 5^th day of the 5^th 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.

Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))

17.8Km 2025-03-15

62, Silsang-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-4331

Jiksopokpo Falls is located within Bongnaegugok Valley. The waterfall is the largest in Byeonsanbando National Park, thundering down 30 meters. The waterfall can be reached by a hiking trail starting at Naesosa Temple. Known as one of the most beautiful sights in Byeonsanbando National Park, the waterfall is very popular with tourists.

Gyeokpo Port (격포항)

17.9Km 2025-01-15

788-15, Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-581-0023

Gyeokpo Port is an important transit point for maritime transportation between the islands of the West Sea, such as Wido Island, Gogunsan Islands, and Hongdo Island. As a fishing port, it is known as the place through which delicious seafood from the clean waters of the West Sea arrives on land. This reputation is evident in the huge crowds of gourmands and tourists who flock to the port for webfoot octopus in spring and gizzard shad in fall. The port hauls large catches of webfoot octopus, cuttlefish, blue crab, monkfish, rockfish, spotty belly greenling, flatfish, gizzard shad, clam, and shellfish, which can be enjoyed in many seafood restaurants near the port. Gyeokpo Port is also known for its beautiful view of the sunset.

Byeonsanbando National Park (변산반도국립공원)

17.9Km 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.

Gosan Mountain (고산)

18.1Km 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.

Gochang Munsusa Temple (문수사 (고창))

18.2Km 2024-04-07

135, Chilseong-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-562-0502

Nestled on the slope of Munsusan Mountain (alt. 621 m) in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do and Jangseong, Jeollanam-do, Munsusa Temple is located in the area of a dense mountain ridge to the west of Gosu Kiln Site in Gosu-myeon, and Josan Reservoir. The ridge features clean water and a thick forest that has remained uncontaminated due to its isolated location.

The temple's establishment date is uncertain. The temple houses Daeungjeon Hall (Local Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 51) and Munsujeon Hall (Local Tangible Heritage No. 52), as well as Myeongbujeon and Hansanjeon Halls. Daeungjeon is a small building featuring the unique architecture of gable roofing. Visitors will be fascinated by the temple's scenery, boasting valley waters flowing from dense forests. It is particularly beautiful in fall, when the autumn foliage harmonizes well with the colors of the old temple. The temple grounds are surrounded by a colony of maple trees 100 to 400 years old.

The Forest of Maple Trees at Munsusa Temple, Gochang, was designated in 2005 as Natural Monument No. 463. It covers the area from the entrance of Munsusan Mountain to the entrance of Munsusa Temple with nearly 500 maple trees lining the 80 meter-long path.

Chaeseokgang Cliff (Jeonbuk National Geopark) (채석강 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))

18.3Km 2025-10-23

1, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-582-7808

Chaeseokgang Cliff refers to a rocky cliff and the sea around it near the Gyeokpohang Port and Dagibong areas on Byeonsanbando Peninsula. The name Chaeseokgang was adapted as it resembles an attraction of the same name in China. Chaeseokgang Cliff was formed from many layers of rocks stratified by the sea, and the blue sea and the rock cliffs together create quite a lovely picture. It is nature’s masterpiece of stratification, and visitors can observe interesting structures and shapes that cannot be seen elsewhere.

Gyeokpo Beach (격포해변)

18.5Km 2024-04-07

29-14, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-582-7808

Gyeokpo Beach, located near Chaeseokgang River, is also called Chaeseokgang Beach. The beach is more famous for the view of Chaeseokgang River and the sunset over the west sea. The beach get popular in summer, full of visitors enjoying the scenery and water activities. Known for its clear waters and gentle slope, the 500 meter long white sand beach is especially popular among families. The pine forest around the beach provides a perfect rest area for those looking for a shade. There are also many accommodations and restaurants nearby.

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