Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 방장산자연휴양림)

8.3 Km 65390 2019-07-13

353, Bangjang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-394-5523

Situated between Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, Bangjangsan National Recreational Forest is the highest rising peak along the ridge starting from the west of Naejangsan Mountain. The recreational park is located on the mid-slope of Bangjangsan Mountain. Many species of wild flowers and broad-leaved trees are distributed all over Bangjangsan Recreational Forest where an exciting paragliding contest takes place annually. This is a great place to unpack and take a break for one or two days as it has accommodation facilities, promenades and trekking courses as well as a small area for splashing in the water. It takes approximately three hours to the mountain's summit from the recreational forest. In addition, there is a trekking path that leads to the Seokjeong Hot Springs on the way down the mountain.

Seonunsan Mountain [National Geopark] (선운산 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))

8.9 Km 27096 2024-04-07

158-6, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2699

Seonunsan Mountain is famous for its sunrise views at Nakjodae Overlook and Cheonmabong Peak. The mountain is mostly comprised of hard volcanic rocks, creating a landscape of sharp cliffs softened by the forest vegetation.

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

9.0 Km 8803 2024-04-07

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))

9.0 Km 37410 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.

Gochang Dosoram Hermitage (도솔암(고창))

9.0 Km 22384 2024-04-07

294, Dosol-gil, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-564-2861

Dosoram Hermitage, along with Seonunsa Temple, is thought to have been built during the Baekje era (18 BC-AD 660). The temple is managed by Seonunsa Temple on Dosolsan Mountain in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do.

Gohyang Sikdang (고향식당)

9.1 Km 14999 2024-04-18

20-3 Jungchon-gil, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Gohyang Sikdang is a highly recommended restaurant in Gochang known for its grilled eel dishes. Their signature dish is the Pungcheon jangeo yangnyeom gui (Pungcheon grilled marinated eel) seasoned with a sauce made from over 30 kinds of fruits and medicinal herbs, grilled to perfection. Pungcheon eel from Seonunsan is famous for its rich and savory flavor. They also offer other menu items such as jangeo tang (spicy eel stew) and dolsot sanchae bibimbap (hot stone pot wild vegetable bibimbap).

Gochang Munsusa Temple (문수사 (고창))

9.4 Km 30903 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.

National Jangseong Healing Forest (국립장성치유의숲)

10.7 Km 53865 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.

Midang Literary House (미당 서정주 시문학관)

11.1 Km 11066 2024-04-06

2-8, Jilmajae-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-560-2760

The Midang Literary House is a memorial center for the great poet Seo Jeong-Ju (penname ‘Midang’) built in Seonun-ri in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, where the poet was born and is buried. In the fall of 2001, a year after the poet’s death, the center opened on November 3rd on the anniversary of the Gwangju Student Movements (1929 and 1930), which took place while Midang attended Jungang High School. Located adjacent to the center are the poet’s birth house and grave.

Housed in a renovated branch of Seonun Elementary School, the Midang Literary House was structurally designed to convey the architectural concepts of 'eco-friendly' and 'learning.’

Borinara Hagwon Farm (보리나라 학원농장)

12.1 Km 35187 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.

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