11.0 Km 36195 2020-07-13
261, Jirisanoncheon-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-780-7800
Jirisan Spa Land is home to a large open-air hot spring facility that uses 100 percent natural germanium mineral waters containing no chemical additives. The natural germanium mineral water in the spa prevents various kinds of geriatric illnesses, speeds up metabolism and improves your body’s immune system. The water also helps blood circulation and digestion, and stabilizes your body temperature.
A bath themed with the 12 Asian zodiac animals, a Japanese cypress bath, a utopia-themed bade pool and a waterfall bath are located in the open-air spa area. Apart from the huge spa area, Jirisan Spa Land also has a hotel equipped with 60 high-end modern bedrooms and subsidiary facilities. Each guest room uses natural germanium mineral water.
11.0 Km 23411 2020-04-25
6-12, Wianwolgye-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-9114
Sandong-myeon in the Gurye-gun region is widely known as the home of sansuyu (cornus fruit) and is responsible for 70% of Korea’s sansuyu fruit production. The Sansuyu Village, located at the foot of the southwest side of Manbokdae Mountain (1,433 meters), is considered the region’s most representative village of sansuyu. The village has a beautiful natural landscape with the snow-covered Jirisan Mountain range to its back and a small valley to its right.
Visitors to the village can wind down at the hot spring complex nearby, which is famous for its germanium content and said to have numerous health benefits. The sansuyu flowers of Sansuyu Village typically are at full bloom between March 20 and March 31, drawing throngs of visitors.
* Please note that blossom dates are not exact and change slightly from year to year.
11.3 Km 1001 2020-12-16
40, Hagwan 1-gil Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-5477-6288
Nogodan Guesthouse & Hotel in Gwansan-ri, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do offers a panoramic view of Jirisan Mountain. Majority of the guests are families who visit the area for the hiking trail called Gurye Dullegil during weekends or vacation. One of the most outstanding features of this guesthouse is that it supplies hot spring water containing germanium, so guests can relax in a bathtub filled with hot spring water after hiking. The guesthouse also has a rooftop garden from which you can enjoy the landscape of Jirisan Mountain. There is a bus going to Nogodan Peak, and a round-trip ticket costs KRW 15,000. Note, however, that the bus doesn't run during winter, so it's the best time of the year for serious hikers who prefer walking rather than taking a bus. The owner of the guesthouse sometimes serves as mountain guide upon the request of his guests. And Located on the ground floor of Nogodan Guesthouse, BUEN CAMINO is a restaurant & pub for travelers. Dishes are cooked to order, with ingredients produced in Gurye near Mt. Jirisan. Seasonal vegetables and side dishes are served with the following main dishes: Jirisan Black Pork BBQ, Jirisan Zucchini Stew, and Jirisan Pan-dried Zucchini. It is possible to order for one person for every item on the menu. If you are going to have Jirisan Black Pork BBQ, you'd better make a reservation in advance so that you can save time and enjoy the meal in a more pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Sansuyu Makgeolli goes well with all the dishes served.
11.5 Km 42473 2024-02-27
45 Sanggwan 1-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2079-4546
Gurye Sansuyu Festival is an annual spring flower festival. Major programs include exhibition of local products made from sansuyu (cornus fruit), while other programs include traditional music and dance performances, experience programs, and fireworks.
12.1 Km 0 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.
12.4 Km 24997 2021-02-05
Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-780-7700
Manbokdae Peak in the west soars at the boundary between Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun and Namwon-si at 1,433.4 meters above sea level. ”Man” means “full of something” and “bok” means “fortune.” Like the name, Manbokdae is considered as a fortunate mountain with great views as it is surrounded by smooth hills. According to an old story, Manbokdae Peak was chosen as one of the 10 scenic areas, where people come to receive good fortune.
13.5 Km 228 2020-12-10
610, Gumanje-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-0011
Jirisan Lake Resort stands on a hillside overlooking the Gumakje Lake, which was created by water from the Surakpokpo Fall of the Jirisan Mountain. The accommodation provides wonderful views of the big and beautiful lake and peaks of the Jirisan Mountain. Rooms arranged in a shape of steps on the sloping hill offers uninterrupted views. Located in front of the entrance to the resort is a pedestrian-only bridge over the lake, which is a great place for a walk. Across the lake is a ranch where cheese-making experience is conducted.
The resort offers glamping-style rooms with roofs in red and blue. The outdoor barbecue site, meanwhile, is the perfect spot to enjoy the true glamping. Guests can have a barbecue on the outdoor table in the terrace in front of each room. The wild flower farm located on the top of the resort is a place for guests to appreciate the flowers and for children to learn about nature.
13.9 Km 0 2023-03-17
1590-62 , Saneop-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Chowon Ranch, which started milking with two cows in 1979, built Jirisan Cheese Land, an experience ranch, in 2012 to introduce the dairy industry and milk to more people based on its 30 years of experience. Jirisan Cheese Land distributes homemade cheese and yogurt, and at the experience center, you can experience making mozzarella cheese, feeding calves, and riding a grass sleigh. Over 130 dairy cows are grazing in the green meadow pasture, and the lake is adjacent to it, creating beautiful scenery. The specialty of Jirisan Cheese Land is nature. The dazzling greenery and fragrance of scenery, flowers, and grass are the special features.
14.4 Km 25548 2024-04-07
214, Baraebong-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-635-0301
Jirisan Namwon Baraebong Snowflake Festival is held in Herb Valley and the nearby Baraebong Peak area in Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do. Organized by Unbong Aehyang Committee, the festival features a variety of winter activities including ice and snow sledding, making snowmen, snowball fights and more. Unbong Herb Valley boasts spectacular snow-covered fields due to its high altitude that keeps the snow from melting.
15.2 Km 7444 2024-04-07
271 Jirisan-ro, Sannae-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-626-8800
Baemsagol Jirisan Sikdang specializes in baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and heukdwaeji gui (grilled black pork). They prepare healthy dishes using wild vegetables and traditional Korean medicinal ingredients collected from Jirisan Mountain. In addition to bibimbap and acorn jelly salad, they also offer dishes like grilled deodeok. Visitors can also enjoy their meals on the outdoor tables set up by Dalgunggyegok Valley.