Suncheon Insect Museum (순천곤충박물관)

4.4Km 2025-10-23

95 Birae-gil, Haeryong-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

As the only outdoor ecological exploration type insect museum in Korea, Suncheon Insect Museum offers a high-quality outdoor ecological exploration course on Wanguisan Mountain, a tour of the Butterfly Ecological Greenhouse, explanations in the exhibition hall, microscope observation, and video viewing led by Dr. Song Kook, the museum's director. This place serves as an experiential insect museum where both children and adults can enjoy nature, facilitating communication among families and understanding wisdom for coexistence through the small creatures called insects, ultimately embarking on a journey to find a path to a happy life.

Suncheonman Sup[Korea Quality] / 순천만숲[한국관광 품질인증]

5.5Km 2024-10-30

374-1 , Suncheonman-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-7570-1775

Suncheonman Sup is a private hanok pension located 1.4 kilometers from the Suncheon Bay Wetland, where guests may enjoy a stroll through a nearby pine grove while taking in the fresh air. The pension has nine private rooms that ensure privacy and convenience. Guests can choose between ondol (underfloor heated) rooms and bedrooms at the pension. Each room is equipped with a private terrace and barbecue area. Summer guests can enjoy the kiddie pool in some rooms. Additionally, traditional Korean games such as Yutnori and Jegichagi are available.

SUNCHEONMAN TRADITIONAL FOLK PENSION (순천만민속한옥펜션)

6.1Km 2024-12-24

33 , Daedae 2-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-741-6735, +82-10-9430-6735, +82-10-5434-6735, +82-10-3930-8500

Suncheon Bay Folk Hanok Pension stands on high ground inland from Suncheon Bay, Jeollanam-do offering panoramic views of Suncheon Bay Ecological Park. The accomodation consists of a house and a private house, with bathroom and kitchen installed in each. The hanok is built of Korean pine and lined with red clay, giving the rooms an authentic feel. Guests can eat delicious home-cooked Namdo cuisine at affordable prices. Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park and Yongsan Observatory are both in walking distance.

LF Sqare Terrace Mall - Gwangyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (LF스퀘어테라스몰광양점)

6.7Km 2024-04-16

466, Sungwang-ro, Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

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Suncheonman Bay Yongsan Observatory (순천만 용산전망대 (S자 물길))

6.7Km 2025-01-17

513-25, Suncheonman-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-6052

Yongsan Observatory offers an unobstructed view of Suncheonman Bay's large S-shaped waterway. The observatory can be reached by following the trail through the field of reeds, crossing over Daedae Estuary on Mujingyo Bridge. With a birds-eye-view, take in the vast fields of reeds and mudflats, dotted throughout with groups of birds wading through in search of food.

Suncheonman Wetland (순천만습지)

6.8Km 2024-03-08

513-25 Suncheonman-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1577-2013

Suncheonman Wetland is one of the world's top five coastal wetlands, stretching along a 3km river with mudflats and reed beds. The reed colonies serve as wintering and breeding grounds for various birds such as Hooded Cranes. The tidal flats are home to diverse species including Mudskippers and East Asian Seepweed. It's an ecological tourist destination where visitors can enjoy the spectacular sunset over the S-shaped waterway of Suncheonman Bay from the observatory, accompanied by flocks of birds flying above the reed beds.

Yogbo Halmaejip (Dongbaek Sikdang) (욕보할매집(동백식당))

8.8Km 2024-02-21

20 Byeollyangjang-gil, Byeollyang-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
061-742-8304

Yogbo Halmaejip (Dongbaek Sikdang) is a highly acclaimed restaurant specializing in mudskipper dishes, praised by gourmets nationwide. It opened its doors in the 1970s and has stood the test of time. Its signature dish is the jjangttungeo jeongol (spicy mudskipper hot pot), which features a spicy fish broth filled with mudskipper, pumpkin leaves, and pumpkin. This dish is a local delicacy traditionally enjoyed as a nutritious meal along the Honam coastal region.

Geum Mok Seo (금목서 광양불고기)

9.0Km 2024-03-08

199 Eupseong-gil, Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

Geum Mok Seo is a restaurant specializing in Gwangyang-style bulgogi, a local delicacy. Gwangyang bulgogi is made by thinly slicing pork brisket, marinating it, and grilling it over charcoal. It is known for its unique sweet and savory marinade, and it's even more delicious when enjoyed with the generous spread of 13 side dishes. Located just a 5-minute drive from Gwangyang Express Bus Terminal.

Gaya Garden (가야정원)

9.6Km 2024-02-21

82-46 Nowol-gil, Haeryong-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

Gaya Garden is adjacent to the Suncheon Bay National Garden, which was the first Ramsar Wetland Site in South Korea. Unlike the national garden, Gaya Garden is privately maintained but open to the public free of charge. Since 2014, the landowners have been filling the salt fields with soil and planting over 10,000 species of flowers by hand, transforming it into a beautiful garden. Visitors can enjoy a variety of plants and stunning sunsets, attracting many travelers.

Gwangyang Wine Cave (광양와인동굴)

10.3Km 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.

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