Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Yeosu Seonso Historic Site is located in Sijeon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. This shipyard houses the Turtle Ship designed by Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Na Dae-yong, who were renowned for their shipbuilding skills during the Japanese Invasion of Korea. The shipyard site remains a gulgang (small stream to dock ships), a stone moorage for anchoring ships, a dolbeoksu (stone pole), and a Segeomjeong site.


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Jirisan Pension, located in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, offers guests a soothing break from fatigue and the stress of their daily routine amid beautiful and relaxing nature. Guests can enjoy the clean, cool water of the valley and take a walk along Jirisan Dulle-gil Trail, breathing in the pure air of the deep forests of Jirisan Mountain. The area around the hotel is the confluence of water from Piagol Valley and the upper reaches of the Seomjingang River. Visitors to Jirisan Mountain can create memorable moments by enjoying various activities such as BBQs, rafting, banana boating, and mountain biking.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak is a specialty resaturant that has been serving Korean chicken for over 25 years. It is located on the way to Daeheungsa Temple and offers two dishes: Korean chicken and roast duck.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

Uldolmok was the location of a naval battle 418 years ago, when 13 naval forces of Admiral Yi Sun-sin ran into 133 Japanese Naval forces and defeated them. The Japanese Navel force was planning on continuing to Hanyang (modern-day Seoul) after they won the battle in Namhae (South) sea at Uldolmok. The residents of Jeolla-do are the hidden helpers attributed to this victory, as they brought out their food and fishing boats to help the admiral and his naval forces. This battle is called ‘Myeongryangdaecheop’. The victory put an end to the Imjin War and saved the nation of Korea, which was hang on to its independence by a thread. Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Myeongryanghaejeon and celebrate the spirits of Yi Sun-sin and the residents of Jeolla-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.


Jeollanam-do(Naju-si)

Naju National Museum displays artifacts found near Yeongsangang River region and preserves artifacts excavated from throughout the Jeolla region. While most national museums are found within the city, Naju National Museum is the first national museum to be located in a rural countryside. Its location provides a perfect relaxing atmosphere for visitors to take time and appreciate what the museum has to offer. Although the museum may be isolated from urban cities, it uses modern technology to provide convenient museum experience. Naju National Museum is the first national museum to integrate NFC feature within smart phones with the exhibition guide system for all exhibition halls. This integrated feature acts as a mean to provide communication both ways, as visitors can receive information guides and upload them on social media via smart phones. In addition to the collection of artifacts, the open-type storage rooms and the hands-on activities offered at the experience center provide opportunities to personally witness and experience the process of preservation and storage of cultural assets.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Chowon Restaurant specializes in dishes with Galchi (cutlassfish). The resaturant serves various dishes like galchi-jjim (braised cutlassfish), galchi-gui (grilled cutlassfish) and kkotge muchim deopbap (seasoned crab with rice) using only black eelpout from Mokpo and Korean blue crab.    


Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

Myeonangjeong Pavilion (Jeollanam-do Provincial Monument No.6) is located on the slopes of Mt. Jebongsan in Jewol-ri, Bongsan-myeon, Damyang-gun County. The pavilion was constructed in 1533 by Song Sun (1493~1583), who built it as a place for writing poems. After its construction, the pavilion served as a meeting place for scholars and intellectuals and was even frequented by Lee Hwang (1501~1570), a representative Confucian scholar who is pictured on the 1,000-won bill. The roof of Myeonangjeong Pavilion was originally made of reeds, straw, grass and other materials, which could not withstand the elements. After several repairs, the building was developed into the wooden structure that it is today. From the back of pavilion, you can see the mountain ranges and open wide fields; renowned scholars’ poems are engraved on the wooden panels that decorate the pavilion walls.  


Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

Cheonsaseom Bunjae Park (1004 Island Park) is a place for people to relax and enjoy nature. This eco-friendly ecological park has a spacious sea garden covering an area of 50 million pyeong, a relaxation space surrounded by nature, and a learning space. The park hopes to attract more visitors as it continues to hold various exhibits about potted plants and sculptures.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)


Jeollanam-do(Gokseong-gun)

Situated at the joining point of two rivers, Seomjin and Boseong, Amnok Resort is renowned as a summer vacation spot with a 100,000m² beach. Since mosquitos are rare here, it is continuously gaining popularity as a family camping site and Banweol Bridge and Cheol Bridge make for beautiful scenery. The popular fishing spot located at the lower reaches of Boseong River attracts many anglers. The riverside is lined with various native local restaurants where you can taste Amnok’s specialities such as king crab soup, roasted sweet fish, and Maeuntang (pepper-pot soup).