Guryonggyegok Valley (구룡계곡)

0m 19779 2024-04-07

Guryongpokpo-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-55-972-1000

Guryonggyegok Valley, a 3 kilometer-long valley in the northern part of the Jirisan National Park, located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, is just the place to enjoy a panoramic view of the unusually shaped rocks and precipitous cliffs. Under the Guryongpokpo Falls, located at the peak of the valley, is a small pond called, ‘Yongso’ (meaning ‘dragon pond’). Legend has it that a dragon lived here before it ascended to heaven. Visitors can tour the valley by driving along the skyway, an extension of the tourist road of Jirisan Mountain, or take an invigorating hike up a mountain by taking the Jeongnyeongchigan route, which extends along the valley to Baemsagol Valley(Banseon) and Nogodan Peak.

Jirisan National Park (Namwon) (지리산국립공원(남원))

2.5 Km 21790 2024-04-07

255 Jeongnyeongchi-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-630-8900

Jirisan National Park is the second-highest mountain in South Korea, standing at an elevation of 1,915 meters, spanning across the provinces of Gyeongsang-do and Jeolla-do. Revered as a sacred mountain alongside North Korea's Baekdusan Mountain, it is home to the Asiatic Black Bear and features numerous peaks, including Cheonwangbong Peak. In spring, various flowers such as Royal Azalea bloom, while lush forests thrive in summer, vibrant foliage adorns the landscape in autumn, and the winter scenery boasts snow-covered peaks and icy landscapes.

Jirisan Manbokdae Peak (지리산 만복대)

5.6 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.

Gurye Sansuyu Village (구례 산수유마을)

6.3 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.

Jirisan Namwon Baraebong Snowflake Festival (지리산남원 바래봉 눈꽃축제)

7.6 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.

Baemsagol Jirisan Sikdang (뱀사골 지리산식당)

7.8 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.

Namwon National Gugak Center (국립민속국악원)

8.0 Km 13636 2024-04-07

54, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-2324

The Namwon National Gugak Center, located in the birthplace of pansori, invites visitors to the enchanting world of Korean folk music, a genre known for its explicit beauty. Opened in March 1992, the center offers a variety of regular folk performances and educational programs.

Gurye Sansuyu Festival (구례산수유꽃축제)

8.1 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.

Chunhyang Culture & Art Center (춘향문화예술회관)

8.2 Km 8819 2024-04-07

43, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-5724

Located in Namwon, the birthplace of gugak (Korean classical music), the Chunhyang Culture & Art Center was established to preserve and promote the cultural asset, while providing spaces for art and culture.

Made hotel [Korea Quality] / 메이드호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.3 Km 475 2024-04-07

110 , Sori-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-634-8881

Hotel Made in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, is 10-minutes’ walk from Gwanghalluwon Garden and Chunhyang Theme Park, and is popular with travelers seeking a beautiful night view and a comfortable rest. Many of the hotel’s business customers are connected to the large number of wind power facilities in the area, and the hotel is now equipped with a printer and fax machine. For simple meals, a microwave, free coffee beans, and toast are provided next to the front desk.

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