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Korea Bamboo Museum (한국대나무박물관)

13.6Km    2021-07-19

35, Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-380-2901

The Korean Bamboo Museum is a comprehensive complex that preserves, exhibits, produces, and allows people to experience bamboo products. First opened in 1981 at Damju-ri, the museum was expanded and relocated to the current location in March 1998. Not only does the museum provide bamboo-related exhibitions, it also provides techniques on making bamboo products as well as holds the Bamboo Festival every May.

Deokinkwan (덕인관)

13.8Km    2024-12-26

전라남도 담양군 담양읍 죽향대로 1121
061-381-7881

Originally opened in 1963 under the name ‘Deokin Eumsikjeom,’ this establishment boasts over 60 years of history. It is run by Park Gyu-wan, a designated Korean Food Grand Master No. 82, specializing in meat (grilled galbi). Initially, the restaurant served Korean table d’hote focused on galbi, but it has since evolved into a tteokgalbi specialty restaurant. The restaurant uses Korean cow beef ribs marinated in the master’s secret sauce. 

Gudam Village (구담마을)

14.4Km    2024-04-07

49, Cheondam 1-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-644-9051

Located at the beginning of the Seomjingang River, the steep banks in Gudam Village are covered in maehwa (plum blossoms) in white and red. While strolling along the 3-kilometer-long path of the riverside that connects Gudam Village to Cheondam Village, tourists will be impressed by the beautiful scene created by the plum and cherry blossoms. The village became more and more famous thanks to its cozy ambience created by the Seomjingang River, plum blossoms and Zelkova at the mouth of the village, attracting visitors to enjoy a walking trip. The village has also served as a filming location for movies, including the film "Spring in My Hometown (1998)."

Erang Hanok Stay (이랑한옥스테이)

14.4Km    2024-12-23

1571-6 , Indeok-ro, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-3119-5300

Irang Hanok Stay stands in Deokchi Village, Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do. The village has the Seomjin River flowing past it and mountains all round it, so this is a benign and beautiful spot. Accomodation consists of four renovated hanok, each let out as a single house. Each house has one ondol room, one bedroom, a  kitchen/living room, and a bathroom. The numaru(raise floor) and toenmaru(wooden veranda) are depending on the room.
Cooking strong smelling food inside is not allowed, but there is a barbecue space in the yard. An outdoor swimming pool is open in the summer.

Seomjingang River (섬진강)

15.0Km    2022-08-25

Okgwa-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-360-8419

The Seomjingang River, one of the four major rivers in Korea, starts from Imsil and Sunchang. It merges with several bodies of water in Gokseong, Gurye and Hadong before flowing into the South Sea.
In Gokseong, the Seomjingang River is also known as the Sunjagang River. It flows about 36 kilometers through the region. A number of big and small valleys throughout the length of the river provide fantastic views and relaxation spots all year round. Also, Riverside Festival and Seomjingang Literature Forum are held every summer to offer fun summer activities along the river.

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon (삼화관광농원)

16.2Km    2024-03-04

208 Immyeon-ro, Gyeom-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
061-362-8586,7

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. Its signature menu is the ori jeongol (duck hot pot). The rich broth, boiled with ample duck meat, vegetables, and perilla seeds, is exceptionally flavorful. Another popular dish is the ori jumulleok (spicy stir-fried marinated duck), where tender meat seasoned with spicy yet sweet sauce pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.

Association for Preservation of Pilbong Farmers Music of Imsil (임실필봉농악보존회)

16.2Km    2024-12-13

272 , Gangun-ro, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-643-1902

Chwirakwon is a popular hanok stay operated by the Association for the Preservation of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil. Chwirakwon offers rooms for two or for groups, depending on the number of guests. There are 11 guest rooms, all of which have a private bathroom with a shower. It is recommended that you check ahead of time whether cooking facilities are available in each room. At Pilbong Cultural Village, you may dine in the restaurant or rent a grill. A permanent performance is held every Thursday through Saturday under the theme of Imsil Pilbong Nongak. Nearby tourist attractions include Okjeongho Lake and the Hoemunsan National Recreational Forest.

Pilbong 100 Years: The Dancing Kkwaenggwari Player Dance by Leading Gong-Player(춤추는 상쇠 필봉백년)

16.2Km    2025-06-12

전북특별자치도 임실군 강진면 강운로 272

Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park (옥정호 구절초테마공원)

16.4Km    2025-01-16

Maejuk-ri, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-539-6171

Okjeongho Lake Gujeolcho Theme Park was officially formed in 2006 in an area that used to be called Manggyeongdae Terrace. Out of the park’s 12 hectare of land, approximately 5 hectare of land is filled with Gujeolcho (Siberian chrysanthemum) and a pine tree forest. The park also has walking paths and rest areas for visitors to enjoy.

Uhwajeong Pavilion (우화정(내장산))

16.4Km    2025-01-17

936 Naejangsan-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-538-7875

Uhwajeong Pavilion takes its name from the legend that the pavilion once grew wings and ascended into the heavens. The pavilion is located in the middle of a lake on the way to Naejangsan Visitor Information Center. The scenery of the pavilion and foliage reflecting on the lake is like a painting. Various flowers, trees, reeds, and foliage surrounding the pavilion create a more beautiful view.