Doraemi House [Korea Quality] / 도래미하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

0m 4413 2020-09-09

18-26, Dongnyeok-gil, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-8616-6725

Doraemi House is a hanok stay type of tourist accommodation located in the village of Dorae, Naju City, Jeollanam-do Province. The house was named Doraemi, meaning “the beauty (mi) of Dorae”, in the hope of conveying the beauty of the village. The accommodation consists of three hanok structures - the Bonchae, Sarangchae, and Byeolchae. The Bonchae consists of two bedrooms with a garret; the Sarangchae has 2 bedrooms flanked by a living room; and the Byeolchae, located on a hill, is a cozy single room, with a wooden swing placed in front of the building. Doraemi House is decorated with cozy, natural items that create a relaxing atmosphere. A pleasant forest trail passes by the house and leads to Gyeeunjeong Pavilion, one of the village’s three pavilions, and a small pond. The owner of the house has established a small reading space filled with picture books next to the Bonchae building, where guests can enjoy reading amid a tranquil atmosphere.

Sane Flower [Korea Quality] / (주)산에는 꽃이피네 [한국관광 품질인증]

182.09102723955212m 7470 2020-09-03

20-1, Dongnyeok-gil, Dado-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4612-4232

‘Flowers Blossoms in the Mountains’ is a hanok-style accommodation located between the House of Hong Gi-chang, a local cultural heritage, and Gyeeun Historic House (or the House of Hong Gi-eung; National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 151) in Dorae Hanok Village. Built in 1917, the house was built with carefully selected high-quality wooden materials without using nails. It was renovated for use as tourist accommodation in 2011, opened as a hanok style of accommodation in 2013, and renovated again in 2014. On this occasion, the old doors were replaced and made into the tables that stand in the grassy courtyard. The house has a total of 4 rooms. Each room can accommodate up to 2 to 4 people. Each room is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, air-conditioner, TV, toiletries, plates, and so on. This well-insulated hanok house is decorated with hanji (traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry tree) and various antique items. Tables are available for guests in the courtyard, of which a stylish stone-paved corner stands out in particular. There is a walkway established by Naju City in front of the house, and a vegetable garden near the house. Guests can see gourds and sponge gourds in the yard and acorn trees on the hill behind the house. In addition, the Metasequoia Street that runs through the grounds of the Naju Forest Resource Institute is just one minute’s drive from the house. Moreover, as the village contains many houses that are classed as cultural heritages, the owner guides guests around them at weekends. Surrounding tourist attractions include Bulhoesa Temple and Najuhyanggyo Confucian School.

Maru-o [Korea Quality] / 마루 O(MARU-O) [한국관광 품질인증]

4.2 Km 212 2020-12-12

5-8, Baemet 3-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-331-0700

MARU O is a modern business hotel located at the center of Naju Innovation City. Many public enterprises are clustered around the hotel. Therefore, the hotel is loved by business travelers visiting the city, while the neat facilities also attract casual travelers. The Bitgaram Lake Park, right in front of the hotel, is a great place for a walk along the pleasant park surrounding a small lake. At the heart of the park stands Baemesan Observatory where one can enjoy an unhindered view of Naju Innovation City. The hotel offers a variety of services as well. In particular, there is a charger for electric car drivers in the underground parking lot. Front desk provides tourist guidebooks on Naju and the Jeollanam-do region and lends mobile phone charger for free. MARU O is about a 12-minute drive away from the KTX Naju Station, and 15 minutes by car from the inter-city bus terminal, Yeongsanpo Hongeo Street or Naju Gomtang Street. In particular, Naju Gomtang Street is a region where famous Gomtang (Naju’s representative food) restaurants are concentrated. As Hayanjib, Naju Gomtang Noamjib, Naju Gomtang Wonjojib and 60-year Nampyeong Halmaejib (some of the best known places) are all found here, just drop in anywhere and you will be able to taste the authentic taste of local dishes.

Najuho Lake (나주호)

6.5 Km 30275 2021-05-24

Bangsan-ri, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-339-8591

Najuho Lake is a man-made reservoir that holds about 91 million tons of water. Najuho Lake spans across Panchon-ri, Gungwon-ri and Bangsan-ri in Dado-myeon. The dam that created the lake was completed in 1976 and is about 496 meters in length. The lake is a favored vacation and fishing site, with beautiful scenery and abundance of freshwater fish. Nearby attractions include temples, forests and a golf course.

Naju Pear Museum (나주배박물관)

6.6 Km 12648 2021-08-13

5838, Yeongsan-ro, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-339-2590

Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju pears are well-known for its long history. The fruit was exported worldwide starting in 1967. The Naju Pear Museum promotes the fruit and is a learning center for its agricultural history. The museum opened on April 20, 1992 and is the world's only pear museum.

Chojeom Stay [Korea Quality]스테이 초점[한국관광 품질인증]

7.0 Km 1 2023-05-23

33-6 , Dangga-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4892-3473

Chojeom Stay is a hanok guesthouse in the innermost part of a small village in Naju, Jeollanam-do. The old house, which has been renovated, comprises a living room, kitchen, bedroom space and a raised-floor numaru where guests can enjoy a quiet hour while brewing tea. The spacious yard contains an outdoor fire place that creates a sentimental time, and an open-air tub where you can bathe in warm water while cool breezes rustle the trees. The outdoor shoes lined up by the side of the yard are somehow touching.

YangDongHo Traditional House (Hanok 152) [Korea Quality] / 양참사댁(양동호 가옥 / 한옥152) [한국관광 품질인증]

7.8 Km 173 2020-12-10

24, Darasil-gil, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-9646-5087

Yangchamsadaek (Yangdongho’s former name) or National Cultural Property No. 152 is a traditional hanok accommodation. Dalasil Village, Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, where the house is located, is a town with traditional houses and fields, where interestingly those who have the surname of Jeju Yang live together. Yangchamsadaek is a typical noble's house in the southern region with the ㄷ-shaped main building and the ㅡ-shaped detached building form the ㅁ shale. It is expected that the main building was built in the 18th century and the detached building at the end of 19th century. In 2013, the current owner has taken over the antique house and started running a hanok stay, and his daughter, Jo A-ae, a curator and culture planner, added modern touches to turn it into a culture complex, Hanok 152. The wide lawn is sometimes rented for music performance, traditional wedding, or outdoor wedding, and other times it serves as a venue of one-day classes for hanbok experience, Korean food experience, etc. As for rooms, there are four options: big room and small room in Anchae (main building), and Daecheong room and bed room in Sarangchae (detached building). The rooms are decorated with traditional cabinets and folding screens with embroidery, displaying the beauty of an antique house. The main floor, which is much bigger than that of other houses, has been renovated by the owner. The main floor in the main building, with a comfortable sofa and a rug, is modern and luxurious, whereas the main floor in the detached building is cozy with a floor table and Korean cushions. Toiletries are not available in the bathroom but provided upon request to the information desk. Space rental is also available. Various events such as traditional wedding, small wedding, first birthday celebration, 70th birthday celebration, small workshop, or one-day class can be held here. Moreover, traditional hanbok experience is always available at 15,000 won per person. Korean food experience is notified on Instagram and requires reservation. As the cost varies depending on the number of participants and the date, make sure to inquire over the phone. Also located in the village are Hanjae House (National Cultural Property No. 154) and World Heritage Hwasun Dolmen Site. Note that the Unjusa Temple, famous for the Cheonbulcheontap Pagoda, is a 15-minute drive away.

Hwasun Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (화순 고인돌군 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

8.4 Km 21623 2020-06-04

Goindol 1-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-379-3178

The Hwasun Dolmen Site is located near the waterfalls of the mountain pass linking Dogok-myeon of Hyosan-ri and Chunnyang-myeon of Daesin-ri. According to experts, 135 of the 980 stones in Dogok-myeon Hyosan-ri are dolmen. There are also about 100 damaged stone tables that still maintain their original form.

What makes the Hwasun dolmens special is that in such a small district there are as many as 596 dolmen, including Korea’s biggest stone table. Acknowledging the importance of the cultural assets, the Hwasun Dolmen Site was registered as World Heritage No. 997 in year 2000 along with Gochang and Ganghwa Dolmens.

Unjusa Temple (운주사)

9.4 Km 24164 2022-07-25

91-44, Cheontae-ro, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-374-0660

Unjusa Tmeple was called Bibosa Temple during the late Silla Period. However, during excavation work that took place between 1984 and 1989, it was discovered to have been built long before that during the early Goryeo period. The temple fell into disrepair after the Imjin War (1592-1598), but was partly restored in the 1800s by Monk Seoldamjau. Unjusa Temple’s famous heritages include the Nine-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 796), Shrine of Stone Buddha (Treasure No. 797), and Cylindrical Multi-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 798).

Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion (영산강문화관)

9.5 Km 432 2020-06-09

90, Seungchonbo-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-335-0866

With the slogan “Yeongsangang River, where Nature and Life Coexist,” Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion consists of an open space that blends well with the surrounding natural environment. The center provides a variety of educational programs and hands-on events, through which visitors can increase their understanding of the Yeongsangang River restoration project, the history of Namdo region, and the cultural and ecological environment of the area.

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