Places to visit in Suncheon-si

• Suncheonman National Garden

  Explore themed gardens and waterside spaces in this national garden. Walk among seasonal views shaped by its plants and landscaping.

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• Ecochon Youth Hostel

  Stay in hanok-style accommodation near Suncheon Bay. You can pair your stay with outings to nearby wetlands and gardens.

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• Picture Book Library

  This cultural space brings together picture books and original illustrations. Read books and explore exhibitions, puppet shows, and other programs.

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• Suncheon 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.

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• Suncheon 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.

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• Suncheon Bay Wetland

  Reed beds and mudflats stretch across this coastal wetland. From the trails, you can observe mudflat life, migratory birds, and changing waterways.

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• Seungju 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.

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• Buyeong Country Club

  This nature-friendly country club is located close to the city and has an 18-hole course that is easy to enjoy.

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• Geocha 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.

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• Suncheon Country Club

  This golf course is set among Suncheon's mountain scenery. Check the course and visitor information, and enjoy the surrounding views.

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• Nagan 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.

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• Nagan 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.

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• Deep-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.

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• Seonamsa 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.

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• Songgwangsa 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.

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• Lake Hills Golf Course

  The mild southern climate allows year-round play on green bentgrass.

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• Pine Hills Golf Course

  This dynamic, dramatic 27-hole course is set amid forests filled with the scent of pine.

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• Suncheon 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.

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• Suncheon 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.

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• Suncheon 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.

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• Suncheon Youth Training Center

  A youth training center where water, forests, nature, and people come together.

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• Suncheon Forest Recreation Center

  Walk and relax among the conifer forests. You can stay overnight and explore the forest trails.

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• Suncheon Hyanggyo Confucian School

  This school reflects the history of Confucian education and rituals in Suncheon. Explore its traditional buildings and courtyard to see where local students once studied.

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• Suncheon Culture Street

  Cultural and arts spaces gather along this street in Suncheon's old downtown. Walk through the alleys to explore local creative spaces and historic streetscapes.

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• Namje-dong Mural Village

  Murals line the alleys of this village in downtown Suncheon. Take a leisurely walk along the murals and lanes to explore the neighborhood.

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• Imcheongdae Historic Site

  Visit this site to explore Suncheon's history and traces of the region's past.

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• Suncheon Araetjang Market

  This traditional market in Pungdeok-dong has both a market held every five days and permanent shops. Explore the market lanes for local food and a feel for Suncheon's market life.

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• Jogok-dong Railway Culture Village

  Explore railway-related village scenery and stories in Jogok-dong. Walk through the alleys to learn about Suncheon's railway history.

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• Utjang Soup and Rice Street

  Restaurants serving soup with rice gather around Utjang Market. After exploring the market, stop by an alley restaurant for a warm bowl.

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• Suncheon Youth Warehouse

  This youth cultural space was created from an old warehouse. See traces of the warehouse's architecture and enjoy the cultural spaces and food.

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• Tammae Village, Maegok-dong

  Plum trees add seasonal color to the village paths of Maegok-dong. In spring, stroll through the flower-lined lanes and enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere.

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• Sunchon National University Museum

  This museum on the Sunchon National University campus exhibits local artifacts and history. Explore the cultural heritage of Suncheon and the surrounding region through its exhibits.

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• Hyangnimsa Temple

  This temple in Suncheon offers a quiet atmosphere. Walk around the grounds to see the temple buildings and surrounding scenery.

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• Jukdobong Park

  This park on a hill in downtown Suncheon is a good place for city views. Follow the walking paths to enjoy the woods and urban scenery.

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• Honam Patriotic Memorial Hall

  This memorial hall focuses on the Korean War and patriotic heroes from the Honam region. Explore the permanent galleries and hands-on center to learn about the war and the people involved.

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• Jorye Lake Park

  This urban lake park was created from an agricultural reservoir as a place for people to relax. Walk along the water and explore the nearby shops and businesses.

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• Suncheonman Job World

  This center lets children and teenagers try activities from a range of professions. Children can explore different career activities in the themed areas.

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• Suncheon Japanese Fortress

  This Japanese-style fortress, built during the second Japanese invasion of Korea, is linked to the Battle of Suncheon Waegyo. Follow the remaining fortress walls to explore traces of its defenses.

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• Suncheon Literature Museum

  This literary exhibition space near Suncheon Bay explores local literature and writers. Browse the exhibits and enjoy the literature alongside the scenery of Suncheon Bay.

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• Bangwon Dinosaur Museum

  Explore prehistoric life and fossils through dinosaur exhibits. Children can learn about dinosaurs as they visit the museum.

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• Jogyesan Mountain

  This mountain in Suncheon lies along the Honam Ridge and is home to Seonamsa and Songgwangsa temples. Walk its trails to see forests and mountain temples together.

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• Nagan Hyanggyo Confucian School

  This historic school in the Nagan area reflects the history of Confucian education and rituals. Explore its buildings and courtyard to see where local students once studied.

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• Suncheon Dolmen Park

  This park was created to showcase dolmens and prehistoric sites in the Suncheon area. Walk through the outdoor grounds to explore traces of prehistoric life.

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• Sangsaho Lake

  This lake was created by the Sangsa Dam in Suncheon. Enjoy the waterside scenery where the lake meets the surrounding mountains.

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• Sangsaho Water Culture Center

  This visitor center has exhibits about Sangsaho Lake and the use of water. Learn about local water resources through displays on water and dams.

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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.
• Alleys and historic sites in old Suncheon.
• A downtown where the market meets the railway.
• Flowers and woodland trails north of downtown.
• A new downtown with a lake and places to explore.
• Suncheon Bay reeds and coastal historic sites.
• A Confucian school and prehistoric sites on the mountain slopes.
• Scenery along the shores of Sangsaho Lake.

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