Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

13.1Km 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.

Wando Marine Healing Center (완도해양치유센터)

13.5Km 2024-12-10

100 Haeyangchiyu-gil, Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-7675~6

Wando Marine Healing Center is the first marine therapy facility in Korea. It has 16 types of therapy facilities utilizing seawater, mud, and marine algae. There are five programs on the first floor, such as the Thalasso Pool, Mud Therapy, Marine Algae Bubble Therapy, and the Seawater Mist. On the second floor, the center runs wet therapy programs (steam shower, marine algae bath, wet therapy using seawater) and dry therapy programs themed around stimulating the five senses using colors, sound, music, scents, and stones.

Wando Moraetteul (완도모래뜰)

13.5Km 2024-12-04

전라남도 완도군 신지면 명사십리길 74
061-552-4015

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy the “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” (marine healing set menu) developed by Wando-gun in 2021. “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” features Wando’s seafood, including abalone innards, hijiki, green sea fingers, kelp, and seaweed stems.

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach (신지 명사십리해수욕장)

13.6Km 2021-07-01

Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6921

Sinji Myeongsasimni Beach is located at the center of Dadohaehaesang National Park. The beach got its name from its singing sand, and the name can be literally translated to "sound of sand that can be heard from 4 kilometers away." The beach shore has a x_width of 150 meters and a length of 4 kilometers, covered with shimmering silver sand, and forms a gradual slope into the shallow water. The beach is not only popular for water activities, but also for its fine sand massage.

Jangheung Cheongwansa Temple (천관사(장흥))

13.6Km 2021-11-29

1272-473, Chilgwan-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-867-2954

Cheongwansa Temple is situated in the middle of Cheongwansan Mountain and is believed to have been built by Monk Tongyeong during the Silla Kingdom. It was once home to over 1,000 monks in its 89 buildings. Beneath the temple’s humble exterior is an impressive collection of cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern). In addition, Cheongwansan Mountain is known for beautiful camellias in spring and gorgeous silver grass in fall as well as an array of fascinating rock formations. Visitors can also enjoy the views of Dadohae (an archipelago) from the top of the mountain.

Seoladawon (설아다원)

14.3Km 2024-12-24

153-21 , Samseong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-3083

Seola Dawon is a hanok stay at the foot of Mt Duryun in Haenam, Jeollanam-do. It began as a tea plantation whose owner wanted to pass on his love for traditional tea culture to the next generation. Many visitors came and they needed accomodation, so the owner built a small stone guest room. Now there are 8 guestrooms, including a clay house, a timber frame house, and an earthbag house; while the work of promoting tea cultivation and culture continue.

Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원)

14.6Km 2021-12-07

Cheongwansan-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-867-7075

Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by an emperor. In autumn, fields of silver grass unfold around the mountain peak, allowing for the Cheongwansan Silver Grass Festival to take place on Yeondaebong (silver grass plain). Also, from the top of the mountain, several grand landmarks like Dadohae archipelago, Wochulsan Mountain and Mudeungsan Mountain in nearby cities can be seen. On a clear day, visitors can even see Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island. In the middle of the mountain is Cheongwansa Temple, which houses precious cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure No. 795), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern).

Seongmunjeong (석문정)

14.7Km 2024-02-16

2059-7 Baekdo-ro, Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do

Seongmunjeong is renowned for its hoechuntang (chicken and seafood soup with medicinal herbs). In Gangjin, where meat and seafood are plentiful, hoechuntang emerged as a traditional dish, embodying the region's abundance. This wholesome soup, which combines medicinal herbs, octopus, abalone, and chicken without the addition of salt, is a testament to the area's culinary heritage. Its name, "return-to-spring soup," reflects the soup's reputed health benefits, believed to rejuvenate the diner and restore the vitality of one's youth.

Cheongwansan Eulalia Festival (천관산 억새제)

15.1Km 2021-01-22

Gwansan-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-863-7071

Cheongwansan Eulalia Festival takes place between mid-September and mid-October when the fields turn white or gray with sunlight. The best time of the day to take in the beauty of the eulalia field is before nine in the morning and after five in the afternoon. The view of eulalia waves in the breeze at Cheongwansan Mountain is a sight to be seen.

Da hyang so ckuk (다향소축)

15.6Km 2024-12-23

7-5 , Dasanchodang 1-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-432-0360

Dahyang Sochuk, near the Dasan Chodang historic site in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do, is a traditional hanok homestay that feels like a local museum. All rooms are red clay-walled, and have naturally dyed bed linen. Large and small flowers bloom around the house, and in the yard are many strangely-shaped bonsai in pots, creating a refined and relaxing atmosphere. Wild green tea grows locally, so tea ceremonies are often arranged.

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