Jangheung Jeongnamjin (정남진(장흥))

17.5Km 2021-09-04

Gwansan-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-860-5772

Jangheung-gun’s Jeongnamjin is the warmest place on the Korean mainland. The region has a diverse natural environment including stunning views of mountains, fields, the ocean, lakes, rivers and streams. It also has several cultural and tourist sites such as Cheongwansan Mountain, Bangchon Cultural Village, and Borimsa Temple, one of the three Borimsa Temples in Asia.

The Jeongnamjin district has a wide variety of tourist attractions nearby such as the Samsan Embankment; a provincial park on Cheongwansan Mountain; a literature park; and Sodeungseom Island, a famous sunset attraction often used as a filming location and festival grounds. A number of festivals are held around the area to promote the region's diverse produce and beauty.

Duryunsan Cable Car (두륜산케이블카)

18.0Km 2025-03-26

88-45 Daeheungsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-534-8992

Duryunsan Mountain (700 meters) is a famous mountain in Jeollanam-do. With its eight peaks, it is home to many temples and historic sites. The mountain also holds great importance in plant chorology as its forests consist of warm-temperate broad-leaved evergreens and deciduous broad-leaved trees. The mountain peak can be reached by trekking for about 2-3 hours from the entrance of Daeheungsa Temple or by the Daeryunsan Cable Car (one way 8-minute), which departs from the entrance on the opposite side of the mountain and takes visitors to a spot right below the peak. From the mountain summit, there is a view of the southern sea and on a clear day, it is possible to see as far as Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island. Nearby tourist attractions include Uhangri Dinosaur Museum Complex, Usuyeong Tourism Village and Ttangkkeut Village.

Sanmaruteo (산마루터)

18.1Km 2024-02-28

88-33 Daeheungsa-gil, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Sanmaruteo is a specialty restaurant offering traditional healthy cuisine from the Namdo region of Korea. They exclusively serve a single menu: Cheonggukjang chalbap (Rich soybean paste soup and steamed sweet rice). Served with hot stone pot rice, cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste soup) and a variety of hearty side dishes. Freshly cooked rice in a hot stone pot that enhances the flavor. Alongside dishes like pan-fried bean curd, grilled yellow croaker, and spicy stir-fried pork, accompanied by various seasoned salad, visitors can enjoy a satisfying meal.

Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (대흥사[유네스코 세계문화유산])

18.3Km 2025-09-04

400, Daeheungsa-gil, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-534-5502

Daeheungsa Temple, located on Duryunsan Mountain, is said to have been founded by Monk Ado in the 22nd year of King Seong of Baekje. In 2018, it was inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List as part of the “Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.” Also known as a temple where the spirit of Buddhism for national protection remains alive, Daeheungsa Temple served as the main base for monk soldiers led by Seosan Daesa during the Japanese invasions of Korea. Later, Seon Master Choui, who believed that the truth of the Buddha and the joy of meditation could be found in tea, built Iljiam Hermitage in the valley of Daeheungsa Temple. There, he devoted himself to solitary practice for more than 40 years, earning the temple recognition as a sacred site of Korea’s tea culture. Situated in a wide mountain basin, Daeheungsa Temple displays a unique layout. Geumdangcheon Stream runs through the grounds, dividing the buildings into North and South Precincts. Unlike standard temple layouts, these buildings are arranged freely, creating a distinctive spatial composition. Set farther back behind the South Precinct are the Pyochungsa Shrine, dedicated to Seosan Daesa, and Daegwangmyeonjeon Hall within Donggukseonwon Temple. Among the treasures of the temple is the Rock‑carved Seated Buddha at Bungmireugam Hermitage, designated as a National Treasure. Seosan Daesa Relics Hall houses 24 cultural artifacts, including royal gifts from King Seonjo, such as a jade alms bowl and a jadeite (green jade) alms bowl, along with Seosan Daesa’s calligraphy, sedan chair, shoes, and Buddhist scriptures written in gold and silver.

Duryunsan Provincial Park (두륜산도립공원)

18.6Km 2025-03-15

400, Daeheungsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5543

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.

Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

18.7Km 2021-10-16

170, Daeheungsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-7696

Jeonju Sikdang is a noted restaurant for Haenam folk cuisine. It was designated by the Korean Traditional Culture Preservation Society after getting many awards, such as Special Culinary Award.

The main items on the menu are pyogo jeongol (shitake mushroom hot pot) and sanchae jeongsik (set menu with seasoned wild vegetables). In particular, the restaurant's signature pyogo jeongol uses ingredients that are all prepared in house using organic shitake mushrooms, beef, Manila clams, along with other seafood and vegetables, giving it a clean and rich taste. The theme of the restaurant, “Enjoying natural dishes in the mountains,” fits perfectly with the taste of their mushrooms, which carries a excellent taste without the addition of any artificial seasoning. The restaurant also sells dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor), a drink that brings deeper flavors of the food.

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

19.3Km 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.

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

19.4Km 2024-02-20

152-1 Jeongdo-ri, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

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)

19.6Km 2022-08-25

149, Hwaheungpo-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6911

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)

19.9Km 2024-11-07

San 1-33, Hwangsanri, Hyunsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

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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.

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