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Suncheon Wild Tea House (순천전통야생차체험관)

Suncheon Wild Tea House (순천전통야생차체험관)

13.6 Km    18070     2019-10-16

450, Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-789-4500

Suncheon Wild Tea house is a tea experience house. It is located on the road to Seonamsa Temple in Jogyesan Mountain. At the Suncheon Wild Tea House, visitors can experience the beauty and the composure of a traditional Korean style house while enjoying the delicate flavor and scent of tea surrounded by scent of pine trees. Available programs are darye (manners of tea drinking) experience, tea making, tea cookie tasting and education on tea ceremony.

Gwangyang Wine Cave (광양와인동굴)

13.9 Km    0     2024-02-01

33 Gangjeong-gil, Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

Opened in July 2017, the Gwangyang Wine Cave has transformed the historic Gwangyang Steel Cargo Transportation Tunnel into an immersive wine and cultural experience. Spanning 301 meters in length, 4.5 meters in x_width, and 6 meters in x_height, this unique space aims to introduce the world of wine to aficionados and novices alike. Here, visitors can journey through the global wine collections, gradually cultivating a deeper appreciation for this age-old beverage. In addition, the cave delights visitors with its diverse attraction. Visitors can revel in the cozy wine cafeteria, be mesmerized by the dynamic media façade video show, and snap quicky memories at the trick art photo zone. For those keen on hands-on experiences, the art of plum wine-making plum awaits. And for the perfect memento, an exclusive space offers Gwangyang's special products for purchase.

Gwangyang Wine Cave also manages Gwangyang Eco Park, situated on the left side of the wine cave entrance after parking. This park offers a space where children can immerse themselves in media ecology, sparking their imagination and creativity. The experience center is designed for year-round enjoyment, maintaining a temperature suited for all four seasons.

Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (선암사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

13.9 Km    39628     2022-12-28

450, Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-754-6250

Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention. Not only is Seonamsa Temple home to many of the country's pristine treasures and artifacts, it is also one of the few temples that preserve the traditional temple culture even as of today. Seonamsa Temple is beautiful throughout the year, but it is especially inviting in spring and fall when the flowers start to bloom and tree leaves change in color.

Peepul Hanokstay [Korea Quality] / 연경당 [한국관광 품질인증]

Peepul Hanokstay [Korea Quality] / 연경당 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.1 Km    8910     2020-12-12

13-40, Jungheung-ro, Bonggang-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4665-9301

Opened in 2008, Yeongyeongdang, meaning ‘a house with fine sunshine’, is a hanok stay facility located about 6km from Gwangyang-eup in Jeollanam-do. It is set amid the beautiful scenery of Baegun Reservoir, Baegunsan Mountain, and Bibongsan Mountain, of which the family room commands a particularly good view. Yeongyeongdang has 5 guestrooms in total, each of which is equipped with an individual bathroom with bathtub and a toilet. The heating system consists of traditional Korean floor heating (gudeul), a boiler, an air-conditioner, and glass doors and windows to keep out cold draughts. Cooking is not permitted inside the rooms, but guests can use the large communal cooking room, which also provides snacks and has a beverage vending machine. Guests can also enjoy a BBQ or a meal in the courtyard where a wooden table is placed for that purpose. As there are no shops around the house, guests should bring food and other necessities with them. The rooms will be heated in advance if guests inform the owner of their expected arrival time.

Aeyangwon Church - Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) (애양원 - 손양원목사 순교기념관)

18.2 Km    22370     2020-06-13

70-62, Sandol-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-682-9534

Located in Sinpung-ri, Yulchon-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, Aeyangwon Church (Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) commemorates Reverend Son Yangwon. He began his religious activities and relief efforts at a group home for patients suffering from Hansen's Disease located in Aeyangwon Church, but he was later detained at Yeosu Police Office because he refused to honor Japanese Shinto shrines in 1940.

The Memorial Hall's construction was completed on March 27, 1994 in order to commemorate Son Yangwon, who was shot and killed by the North Korean army during the Korean War.

The exhibition hall on the first floor displays photos of Son, photos related to Christianity, keepsakes and calligraphy artwork, and the exhibition hall on the second hall displays his prison writings and old books.

Songgwangsa Temple (Suncheon) (송광사(순천))

Songgwangsa Temple (Suncheon) (송광사(순천))

18.5 Km    50951     2024-03-08

100 Songgwangsaan-gil, Songgwang-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-755-0107

Songgwangsa Temple is a temple located to the west of Jogyesan Mountain and is known as one of the three priceless temples along with Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon and Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan. It was founded during the Silla dynasty and boasts cultural assets including four national treasures and 26 treasures, along with over 80 buildings including the Daeungbojeon Hall. Additionally, it operates the Buddhist Museum exhibiting temple cultural assets, a Buddhist university, and templestay programs.

Baegunsan Recreational Forest (백운산자연휴양림)

Baegunsan Recreational Forest (백운산자연휴양림)

18.8 Km    18125     2024-02-01

337 Baekgye-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-797-2655

Located in Baegunsan Mountain is a recreational forest that is a testament to Korea's rich ecosystem. Home to many rare fauna and flora, the area brims with diverse attractions. Come springtime, visitors can find the maple sap, a mineral-rich liquid from a local deciduous tree of the maple family, known for its medicinal benefits. Indeed, this is a recreational forest cradled in the arms of nature. With the towering Baegunsan peak, scaling 1,222 meters, as its crown jewel, the landscape unfolds like a tapestry woven with harmonious blends of man-made and natural pine forests. Journey through the cedar and cypress woods, and one will find the valley that evokes sheer wonder. Close by, history whispers through the ancient Ongnyongsa Temple Site, where Doseonguksa dedicated 35 years to ascetic practices. As February turns to March, over 7,000 camellias blossom around this sacred site, painting the area in vibrant hues.

Jogyesan Provincial Park (조계산도립공원)

Jogyesan Provincial Park (조계산도립공원)

19.1 Km    14507     2021-08-27

Seungjugoemok 1-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1577-2013

Located in both Seungju-eup and Songgwang-myeon of Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Jogyesan Mountain has two famous Buddhist temples on it, Seonamsa Temple and Songgwangsa Temple. It is a relatively low mountain with rounded corners and a soft tranquility.

Around Seonamsa Temple there are several peaks such as Wolchulbong Peak, Janggunbong Peak and Gitdaebong Peak as well as the Ilweolseok boulder. This area is always crowded with visitors all year round due to the famous Songgwangsa and Seonamsa temples. There are hikers who visit Jogyesan Mountain as well; the mountain is known to have gradual slopes and walking paths, making it great for a light stroll.