Naejangsan Maple Ecology Park (내장산 단풍생태공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Naejangsan Maple Ecology Park (내장산 단풍생태공원)

Naejangsan Maple Ecology Park (내장산 단풍생태공원)

18.1Km    2025-08-18

273-17 Naejanghoban-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Naejangsan Maple Ecology Park is created near Jaejangho Lake in Jeongeup and has diverse kinds of trees, included 11 types of indigenous maple trees. The park comprises diverse maple-themed recreational amenities such as Maple Experience Exhibition Center, various gardens, maple tunnel trails, and more. The best time to enjoy the park is in Novemeber when the fall foliage is at its peak and the park hosts a variety of events and exhibitions.

Naejangsan Sculpture Park (내장산조각공원)

18.6Km    2025-01-17

214 Naejanghoban-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Naejangsan Sculpture Park is located at the foothills of Naejangsan Mountain below Seorabong peak. The park exhibits a sculpture from 16 recognized artists who were awarded from Korea's four major art exhibitions. The park is also home to endangered and rare plants, allowing visitors to enjoy art in a nature-friendly atmosphere. The Naejangsan Chrysanthemum Festival is held at this park every fall.  

Jangseongho Tourist Area (장성호관광지)

Jangseongho Tourist Area (장성호관광지)

19.3Km    2025-01-08

591-8, Baegyang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-392-7248

Jangseongho Tourist Area is located south of Naejangsan National Park, in Jangseong, known as the hometown of Hong Gil-dong, a Korean Robin Hood. The lake was made by the damming of Hwangnyonggang River, and holds up to 89.7 million tons of water, filled with many freshwater fish species. In addition, the walking path along the 603-meter-long embankment attracts many tourists with beautiful views of the mountains and lake. Cruise ferries and motorboats also cross the lake. Nearby attractions include Ibamsan and Baegamsan Mountains, Namchanggyegok Valley, Baegyangsa and Naejangsa Temples, Gosanseowon Confucian Academy, Bangjangsan Recreational Forest, and more.

Maewoldang (매월당)

Maewoldang (매월당)

19.4Km    2024-04-07

47-34 Maechon-gil, Geumji-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-636-1278

Maewoldang is a café that sells traditional Korean tea made from hand-picked tea leaves harvested in the wild. Their signature drink is Goryeo dancha (fermented wild tea), made by roasting leaves in an cast-iron pot using traditional methods, sourced from a large wild tea plantation discovered in Namwon's Maechon Village. Visitors can enjoy tea in a traditional thatched-roof house, and reservations are required in advance.

Gotaekhanok (고택 한옥에서)

Gotaekhanok (고택 한옥에서)

19.5Km    2024-12-23

88-9 , Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-3606-1283

In A Hanok is a grand old house in Samjinae Village, Changpyeong, Jeollanam-do - a member of the international Slow City movement. The house comprises a sarangchae (men’s house), an anchae (women’s house), outbuildings and a spacious yard and garden. Local tourist destinations such as Soswaewon Garden, Songgangjeong Pavilion, and Damyang’s bamboo forest and redwood road are all within 30 minutes, of the house. Visitors can rest here while drinking in the atmosphere of the old Korean countryside.

Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain (내장산 문화관광 음악분수)

Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain (내장산 문화관광 음악분수)

19.6Km    2024-04-07

37 Naejanghoban-ro, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

The Naejangsan Cultural Tourism Musical Fountain, set within Naejangsan Water Park, boasts an impressive array of over 110 songs, ranging from children's tunes and pop hits to movie soundtracks. Accompanied by 14 unique fountain shows featuring various types, the display is indeed a sight to behold. Spanning 56 meters in length and 21 meters in x_width, the fountain includes 463 nozzles and 276 underwater lights, all designed to captivate and amaze onlookers. The musical fountain offers three performances daily, each catering to different music tastes and themes. The 19:00 show highlights classic pop songs, the 20:00 show is perfect for young children with a repertoire of children’s music, and the 21:00 show soothes the evening with ballads and idol music. Whether one is with their significant other or enjoying family time, the musical fountain’s performances—akin to a magical dance of water and light—are sure to provide an enchanting experience.

Damyang Changpyeong [Slow City] (담양군 창평면 [슬로시티])

19.8Km    2021-04-16

56-24, Doldam-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-2-383-3807

Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village is a farming village that produces vegetables and fruits including tomatoes and strawberries. The name of the village goes all the way back to early Goryeo period. Changpyeong is home to many important historical figures and known for its regional foods and local produce.