Haseom Observatory (하섬전망대)

19.1Km 2025-01-16

385-19 Mapo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Haseom Observatory offers a bird’s-eye view of Haseom Island, which gets its name due to its resemblance to a lotus flower. The observatory is well-known for offering the views of sea parting, Korea’s Miracle of Moses, which occurs on the 1^st and 15^th of every month in the Lunar Calendar when the sea tides recede, revealing a 2-kilometers-long shoreline. It is famous for its abundance of clams, hence sometimes called “half clams-half mud.” The elevated location of the observatory allows visitors to enjoy the views of the wide sky and beautiful sunsets.

Supjaengi Garden (숲쟁이공원)

19.2Km 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.

Gosan Mountain (고산)

19.3Km 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.

Gosapo Beach (고사포해수욕장)

19.3Km 2024-04-07

8-8, Norumok-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-582-7808

Gosapo Beach commands a magnificent scenic view, thanks to the 2-kilometer stretch of fine sand and pine forest along the beach. The beach is considered one of the cleanest among the beaches in the area. Every two weeks, the tides fall to reveal a path from Gosapo Beach to Haseom Island.

[Byunsan Seashore Path- Course 3]Jeokbyeokgang Sunset Trail ([변산 마실길 3코스] 적벽강 노을길)

19.3Km 2024-11-12

Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do

The Byeonsan Seashore Path is a scenic 66-kilometer coastal walk stretching from the Saemangeum Seawall to the Julpo Bay Tidal Flat Ecological Park. One of its highlights is Course 3 (Jeokbyeokgang Noeulgil), which offers breathtaking views of rock formations of the Cretaceous period in the Mesozoic Era along the Jeokbyeokgang Cliffs and Chaeseokgang Cliff. Gyeokpo Port provides fresh seafood and passenger ferry service to and from Wido Port. This course spans from Seongcheon Port to Gyeokpo Port, and when the tide is low, you can walk along the exposed shore, marveling at the unique rock formations and wildflowers along the way.

Gaeamsa Temple (개암사)

19.5Km 2024-04-07

248, Gaeam-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-581-0080

Gaeamsa Temple is a small, quiet temple built in 634 during the Baekje dynasty. The origin of the name "Gaeam" goes back to 282 BC, when King Mun from the Byeonhan confederacy took refuge here during the revolt of the Jinhan and Mahan confederacies. Under King Mun's command, temples for the new fortress were built on east and west sides of the valley; the western temple was called Gaeam. In 676, the temple was expanded and in 1276, thirty more buildings were raised, expanding it to a grand temple.

Beopseongpo Danoje (Dano Festival of Beopseongpo) (영광법성포단오제)

19.5Km 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.

National Jangseong Healing Forest (국립장성치유의숲)

19.7Km 2024-02-20

716 Chuam-ro, Seosam-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

National Jangseong Healing Forestis a natural recreational facility located in the Chungnyeongsan National Forest, opened in 2011. Visitors can be relaxed by walking along the cypress forest trail emitting phytoncides. There are seven hiking courses designed with various themes and slopes. Following the main course, the "Well-being Forest Path," hikers will encounter the Chungnyeongsan Observatory, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the mountain and see the cypress forest at a glance.

Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지)

19.8Km 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.

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