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Duryunsan Provincial Park (두륜산도립공원)

Duryunsan Provincial Park (두륜산도립공원)

18.6Km    2026-06-30

400, Daeheungsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Containing many Buddhist temples and ruins as well as spectacular scenery, the 700 meter-tall Duryunsan Mountain is located at the southernmost point of the Korean peninsula. Forested by subtropical green broadleaf trees and temperate deciduous broadleaf trees, the mountain is valued highly for observing plant chorology. There are many fields of silver grass, and the summit of the park's eight peaks provide vistas of the western and southern sea.
During the fifth year of King Jinheung's reign (514), the Buddhist monk Ado built Daedunsa Temple, which is a place of great historical value as it is also related to the Buddhist monk Seosan. The temple is built among dense woodlands, consisting of maple trees and camellias. Breathtaking scenery of valleys and luxuriant trees can be seen on both sides of the 2-kilometer-long road leading to the temple.

Wando Jeongdo-ri Gugyedeung Pebble Beach (완도 정도리 구계등)

19.4Km    2026-06-30

152-1 Jeongdo-ri, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Gugyedeung Pebble Beach is the area near in Wando Port. The rounded pebbles, such as those found at Gugyedeung Pebble Beach, Jeongdo-ri, have been smoothed and rounded by waves over tens of thousands of years. The unique sound of waves crashing against the pebbles is like a song, and the harmony between the sea and forest paths is beautiful, attracting many travelers.

Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관)

Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관)

19.6Km    2026-06-30

149, Hwaheungpo-gil, Wando-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

During the Jangbogo Festival, mariners from the Wando area donated rare animals, plants, fish, and shellfish. The sea animals and plants exhibition event attracted a large number of visitors increasing tourism in the area. In response to the public opinion Wando-gun built an exhibition hall to provide tourism and marine folklore education.

Haenam Forest Arboretum (4est 수목원)

Haenam Forest Arboretum (4est 수목원)

19.9Km    2026-06-30

San 1-33, Hwangsanri, Hyunsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Haenam Forest Arboretum, where Park Ha-kyung met Jung-ah (who was practicing silent meditation), offers stunning landscapes throughout the seasons. The popular Hydrangea Festival, which showcases blooming hydrangeas, is a must-visit, especially during the summer.

Geomokjang Minbak Lodging (거목장민박)

Geomokjang Minbak Lodging (거목장민박)

20.0Km    2026-06-30

63 , Minbakchon-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Geomokjang Minbak (‘B&B’) stands at the foot of Mount Doryunsan, Hanam-gun, Jeollanam-do, and is part of Museon Hanok Minbak Village. The hanok’s pillars and rafters are built of old pinewood, and the wooden floors, windows and doors are lined with Korean paper. All 7 rooms have modern bathrooms. In the large tree-shaded yard you can experience bonsai making for a small fee, while beyond the low stone wall are fields and trees. Geomokjang is a good base for exploring Haenam and is on the way to Daeheungsa, a temple with a thousand years of history.