Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Places to visit in Suncheon-si
This area brings together wetlands, gardens, and a historic walled village. Look for reeds and birds at Suncheon Bay, or take a leisurely walk through the National Garden and Naganeupseong Folk Village.
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Places to visit
22 placesSuncheonman National Garden
Explore themed gardens and waterside spaces in this national garden. Walk among seasonal views shaped by its plants and landscaping.
View on mapEcochon Youth Hostel
Stay in hanok-style accommodation near Suncheon Bay. You can pair your stay with outings to nearby wetlands and gardens.
View on mapPicture Book Library
This cultural space brings together picture books and original illustrations. Read books and explore exhibitions, puppet shows, and other programs.
View on mapSuncheon Christian History Museum
This public museum presents a century of Christianity in Honam and the history of Christian missions in Korea through artifacts and videos.
View on mapSuncheon Drama Set
Opened in 2006, the Suncheon Drama Set recreates three neighborhoods from the 1960s through the 1980s, with more than 185 buildings. It offers retro experiences themed around the 1970s and 1980s and has drawn a steadily growing number of visitors.
View on mapSuncheon Bay Wetland
Reed beds and mudflats stretch across this coastal wetland. From the trails, you can observe mudflat life, migratory birds, and changing waterways.
View on mapSeungju Golf Course
Set on a vast 630,000-pyeong site overlooking Suncheon Bay and the Dadohae archipelago, this private club has 27 holes across East, South, and Central courses. The total course length is 9,682 meters.
View on mapBuyeong Country Club
This nature-friendly country club is located close to the city and has an 18-hole course that is easy to enjoy.
View on mapGeocha Mudflat Sled Experience Village
At this mudflat experience site, you can ride a mud sled, dig for cockles, catch swimming crabs and mudskippers, and try a mudflat slide across two hectares of shared coastal waters.
View on mapSuncheon Country Club
This golf course is set among Suncheon's mountain scenery. Check the course and visitor information, and enjoy the surrounding views.
View on mapNagan Folk Forest Recreation Center
Relax in the forest near Nagan Eupseong. Plan a walk on the forest trails or an overnight stay, and continue on to nearby historical and ecological sites.
View on mapNagan Eupseong Folk Village
Traditional homes and the daily lives of residents remain within this walled village. Walk its lanes and ramparts to explore the old town fortress.
View on mapDeep-Rooted Tree Museum
Opened in 2011, the museum displays and preserves more than 6,500 artifacts collected by the late Han Chang-gi, founder of the magazine Deep-Rooted Tree.
View on mapSeonamsa Temple
Seonamsa is a thousand-year-old temple on Jogyesan Mountain, at 884 meters, that preserves the traditional appearance of Korean temples. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
View on mapSonggwangsa Temple
This historic temple sits on the slopes of Jogyesan Mountain. Explore its halls, valley, and forest trails to learn about Korean Buddhist history and practice.
View on mapLake Hills Golf Course
The mild southern climate allows year-round play on green bentgrass.
View on mapPine Hills Golf Course
This dynamic, dramatic 27-hole course is set amid forests filled with the scent of pine.
View on mapSuncheon Ecology Village
In its clean mountain environment, the village is home to wildlife rarely seen in the city, and its valleys and wetlands are well preserved. It is well suited to ecological education.
View on mapSuncheon Hyangmaesil Village
Plum trees and rural scenery come together in this village. Explore the spring blossoms and village paths, and plan seasonal activities according to the local schedule.
View on mapSuncheon Yongoreum Village
This traditional rural village offers activities such as harvesting native Korean bee honey, making natural beeswax candles, adopting a bee colony, and observing honeybees.
View on mapSuncheon Youth Training Center
A youth training center where water, forests, nature, and people come together.
View on mapSuncheon Forest Recreation Center
Walk and relax among the conifer forests. You can stay overnight and explore the forest trails.
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Scenes of the area
- Suncheon Bay National Garden and Ecochon Youth Hostel.
- Suncheon Bay Wetland and Seungju Golf Course.
- Nagan Folk Natural Recreation Forest and Nagan Eupseong Folk Village.
- Lake Hills Golf Course and Pine Hills Golf Course.
- Suncheon Youth Center and Suncheon Natural Recreation Forest.