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Places to visit in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City

10 attractions in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City that the Korea Tourism Organization introduces to international visitors. Open a card for the address, opening hours and closed days.

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Songho Beach

This Haenam beach lies just before Ttangkkeut Village, at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula. Fine sand, calm waters and a long stretch of old pine trees make it a pleasant place to relax.
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Ikgeum Beach

Ikgeum Beach is a 900 m-long sandy beach on Geogeumdo Island, with flat, fine sand and scenic surroundings. Visitors can also enjoy sea fishing nearby.
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Jiri Beach

Jiri Beach is a representative beach on Cheongsando Island, with a white sandy shore 100 m wide and 1 km long, an old pine grove, and lovely sunsets.
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1004 (Cheonsa) Bridge

Cheonsa Bridge (1004 Bridge) is a sea-crossing bridge linking Songgong-ri in Aphae-eup and Amtae-myeon in Sinan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City. It opened on April 4, 2019, and is a pleasant place for a drive with views of the island-dotted sea.
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Yeosu Maritime Cable Car

Yeosu Maritime Cable Car crosses the sea to link Dolsan Island and Jasan on the mainland. Depending on the time, you can enjoy city views, night scenery, sunsets and the night sea.
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Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Seonamsa is a UNESCO World Heritage temple on the eastern foot of Mt. Jogyesan in Suncheon. Visitors can enjoy the arched Seungseongyo Bridge, stone pagodas, leafy forests and autumn foliage.
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Gwangyang Wine Cave

Gwangyang Wine Cave is a wine-themed cave in Gwangyang, created from a former freight tunnel. Visitors can enjoy a wine cafeteria, a media facade show and trick art photo zones.
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Haenam Forest Arboretum

Set in a valley below Mt. Duryunsan in Haenam, this arboretum has about 1,700 plant species across a 60,000-pyeong forest. Visitors can enjoy hydrangeas, green forest paths and seasonal festivals.
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Ullimsanbang House

Ullimsanbang House in Jindo is the studio where Heo Ryeon (Sochi), a master of late Joseon Southern-school painting, painted in his later years. Visitors can see a tiled house, a thatched residence, a pond and memorial halls.
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Jinnamgwan Hall

Jinnamgwan Hall in Yeosu is a National Treasure where Yi Sun-sin drew up battle plans and issued military orders. Visitors can see the grand single-story hall and a nearby relic exhibition hall on the Imjin War.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · The photo and description on this page are based on Korea Tourism Organization material published under KOGL Type 1 (attribution).