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Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)

Wando Arboretum (완도수목원)

8.9Km    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.

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak (원조장수통닭)

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak (원조장수통닭)

11.7Km    2020-02-29

295, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-1003

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak is a specialty resaturant that has been serving Korean chicken for over 25 years. It is located on the way to Daeheungsa Temple.

Haemulbate Noneun Dak (해물밭에노는닭)

Haemulbate Noneun Dak (해물밭에노는닭)

11.7Km    2021-03-26

291, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-5311

A Korean chicken-based course menu is served. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs.

Jinsol Tongdak (진솔통닭)

Jinsol Tongdak (진솔통닭)

12.0Km    2021-03-26

262, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-536-4643

A Korean chicken-based course menu is served. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is whole local Korean chicken soup.

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

12.4Km    2021-03-12

1455, Cheonghaejin-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6930

The Chang Po Go Memorial Hall was constructed to celebrate the achievements and maritime pioneering spirit of Chang Po Go. The hall is an educational tourism space focusing on historical culture. The permanent exhibition hall is divided into four zones that display the life of Chang Po Go.

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo (고산 윤선도 유적지)

12.7Km    2024-02-20

135 Nogudang-gil, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo is a memorial site dedicated to Gosan Yun Seondo (1587-1671), a government official and literary figure of the Joseon dynasty. Nogudang is the house where Yun Seondo lived, built in the 15th century. There is also a museum displaying numerous hanok and artifacts. It is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by large ginko trees and forests.

Gosugol Garden (고수골가든)

Gosugol Garden (고수골가든)

12.9Km    2021-03-26

159-41, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-536-3525

A Korean chicken-based course menu is served. The best menu at this restaurant is whole local Korean chicken soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

13.0Km    2024-10-31

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.

Hosanjeong (호산정)

Hosanjeong (호산정)

13.1Km    2021-03-26

140, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-534-8844

A Korean chicken-based course menu is served. The best menu at this restaurant is whole local Korean chicken soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Ttangkkut Marine Natural History Museum (땅끝해양자연사박물관)

Ttangkkut Marine Natural History Museum (땅끝해양자연사박물관)

13.9Km    2021-02-22

5-4, Jungdaedong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-2110

The Ttangkkeut Marine History Museum houses approximately 25,000 specimens with 40,000 pieces on display including shellfish, coral, fish, mammals, crustaceans, fossils, reptiles, and insects from around the world, making it the most diverse collection of items in the southern region. Visitors can take part in ecological activities to learn more about phenomenal and rare marine resources and cultures.