Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Places to visit in Naju-si
Historic town architecture and burial mound culture remain along the Yeongsangang River. Explore Geumseonggwan, Moksa Naea, museums, and riverside villages by theme.
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Places to visit
50 placesBitgaram Lake Park Observatory
A viewpoint overlooking a lake park and the surrounding city in central Naju. Enjoy different views from the hill and the waterside walking paths.
View on mapDorae Village, Hong Gi-ok House
A house in Dorae Village with old traditional homes and stone walls. Take a quiet walk through the village lanes and look around the low tiled-roof house and its courtyard.
View on mapFormer Naju Station
A preserved single-story station building from the old Naju Station. Explore the history of railways and the region around the station and nearby memorial spaces related to the Student Independence Movement.
View on mapNamgomun Gate
The southern gate of Naju Eupseong Fortress. Look around the tiled gate pavilion above its low stone wall, then continue your walk through the old town.
View on mapNampa Historic House
A traditional house preserved in Namnae-dong, Naju. See how the inner quarters, men's quarters, and servants' quarters are arranged around the courtyard.
View on mapGeumseonggwan Hall
A traditional building that served as the guesthouse of Naju-mok. Explore the wooden hall and its large tiled roof in front of the spacious courtyard.
View on mapNaju Mok Culture Center
An exhibition space introducing the history and culture of the former Naju-mok district. Learn about the area's role and stories as part of a visit to the old government site.
View on mapNaju Magistrate's Residence
A traditional house where the magistrate of Naju lived. Explore Geumhakheon, with its low tiled roof, courtyard, and old trees.
View on mapJeongsuru Pavilion
A wooden pavilion that served as a gate to the Naju government office. See its raised wooden floor, tiled roof, and surrounding historic sites.
View on mapNaju Hyanggyo Confucian School
A former center for education and ancestral rites in the district. Explore the tiled buildings, broad courtyard, and walls to see how this traditional school was laid out.
View on mapWansacheon Well
A historic site preserving and restoring an old spring. Learn about the stories surrounding it by the low stone well and nearby rest area.
View on mapYeongsanpo History Gallery
A local history exhibition in a former bank building. Explore the changes in daily life and streets in Yeongsanpo.
View on mapJapanese Modern-Era House
A Japanese-style modern-era house preserved in Yeongsanpo. Explore the wooden building and small garden to see what architecture looked like at the time.
View on mapYeongmojeong Pavilion
A traditional pavilion surrounded by forest and gardens. Take in the view of its pillars, wooden floor, and tiled roof among the trees.
View on mapBaekho Literature Museum
A space introducing the writing and life of Baekho Im Je. Explore the exhibitions and the surrounding views that open toward the Yeongsan River.
View on mapNaju Natural Dyeing Museum
A museum introducing the materials and methods of natural dyeing. Learn about the dyeing process and culture through exhibitions and activities.
View on mapNaju Bogam-ri Tombs Exhibition Hall
An exhibition hall introducing the tombs of Bogam-ri and ancient burial practices in the Yeongsan River basin, including jar burials. Learn about the tomb structures and excavated artifacts.
View on mapNational Naju Museum
A museum introducing the ancient cultures of the Yeongsan River basin. Learn about tombs, jar burials, and daily life through the artifacts and exhibitions.
View on mapBannam Ancient Tombs
A group of tombs that appear like low hills across the plain. Walk along the maintained paths and explore the ancient burial culture of the Yeongsan River basin.
View on mapNoan Catholic Church
A modern-era red-brick church preserved in Naju. Look around its small tower, arched windows, and courtyard, while being considerate of religious activities.
View on mapBulhoesa Temple
A temple in the forest of Deongnyongsan Mountain. Explore Daeungjeon Hall, the other temple buildings, stone guardian figures, and nearby forest paths.
View on mapJungheung Gold Spa and Resort
A resort area with lodging and water facilities near Naju Lake. Check operating information for the facilities you plan to use before visiting.
View on mapNaju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall
Beside the former Naju Station, this memorial hall explores the history of the Naju and Gwangju student anti-Japanese movements. Its exhibits explain the background and development of the movements.
View on mapFormer Geumnam Financial Association
Built in 1907, this modern financial association building retains Western-style ornamentation and features of public office architecture from the period. The building is now used as a hospital, and you can view its historic exterior.
View on mapFormer Naju Police Station
This two-story red brick modern building was built in 1910. From the street, you can see traces of its former use as a government office and the ornamentation around the central entrance.
View on mapNaju Rice Mill Nanjang Storage, Naju Small Art Museum
This exhibition space makes use of the former Naju Rice Mill. Browse art exhibits and take in the atmosphere of the old mill building.
View on mapNampyeong Ginkgo Tree Road
This tree-lined road in Nampyeong-eup is planted with ginkgo trees. Walk along it and enjoy the scenery when the leaves turn yellow.
View on mapNampyeong Hyanggyo Confucian School
An old Confucian school that remains in Nampyeong-eup. Explore the traditional school buildings and its quiet grounds.
View on mapBukmangmun Gate
The north gate of Naju Eupseong, restored in 2018. See up close what a traditional fortress gate looked like.
View on mapYeonggeummun Gate
The west gate of Naju Eupseong, restored in 2011. See the old fortress entrance and its traditional architecture.
View on mapDongjeommun Gate
The east gate of Naju Eupseong, restored in 2006. Look for traces of the old walled town around the restored gate.
View on mapNaju Mok Hyangcheong Office
A traditional architectural site associated with the local council of Naju-mok. Explore it alongside the old government buildings around the walled town.
View on mapGeumhosa Shrine
A shrine site in the Naju Eupseong area. Take in this historic part of the city as you explore.
View on mapHansuje Reservoir
A reservoir near Naju Hyanggyo with views along the water. In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms nearby.
View on mapNaju Gomtang Street
A street lined with restaurants serving Naju gomtang. Try this soup, one of Naju's best-known local dishes.
View on mapNamsan Citizens Park
A public park in central Naju. Take a relaxing walk among the trees and park scenery.
View on mapGeumseongsan Mountain
A mountain spanning Geumnam-dong and Seongbuk-dong in Naju. Enjoy natural scenery close to the city center.
View on mapDaehoje Reservoir
A reservoir in Naju with views along the water. Pause to take in the surface of the lake and the surrounding scenery.
View on mapThree-story Stone Pagoda Outside Bukmangmun Gate, Naju
This three-story stone pagoda stands at Simhyangsa Temple and is a cultural heritage treasure of Naju. Explore the temple and take a closer look at the stacked stone structure.
View on mapNational Naju Forest Recreation Center
A national forest recreation facility that runs forest experience programs. Take part in a range of activities in the woods.
View on mapNajuho Lake
A large artificial lake in Naju. Take a break and enjoy views across the water and the surrounding landscape.
View on mapMicheon Seowon Confucian Academy
A seowon academy site in Yeonggang-dong, Naju. Take in the quiet atmosphere of this former place of learning.
View on mapOryang-dong Earthenware Kiln Site
The remains of an ancient pottery kiln in Oryang-dong, Naju. Look for traces of early pottery making.
View on mapYeongsan River Garden
A garden area along the Yeongsan River. Explore the garden with views of the river.
View on mapJuksan Weir
A weir on the Yeongsan River in Dasi-myeon. Take in the river and the scenery along its banks.
View on mapUseupje Wetland
A wetland spanning Gongsan-myeon and Donggang-myeon. Explore its waterside ecology and wetland scenery.
View on mapJangdong-ri Ancient Tomb
An ancient tomb site in Jangdong-ri, Donggang-myeon, Naju. Look around for traces of the old burial mounds.
View on mapYeongsan River Neureoji Observatory
An observatory in Donggang-myeon overlooking the Neureoji landform on the Yeongsan River. Take in the river as it curves through the landscape.
View on mapDeudeulgang Pine Grove Recreation Area
A riverside recreation area with a pine grove in Nampyeong-eup. Enjoy the pine trees and river scenery together.
View on mapJiseokcheon Riverside Park
A riverside park along Jiseokcheon Stream in Nampyeong-eup. Walk by the water and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
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Scenes of the area
- Bitgaram Lake Park Observatory and Dorae Village, including Hong Gi-ok's House.
- Geumseonggwan and Naju Mok Culture Center.
- Wansacheon Stream and Yeongsanpo History Gallery.
- Naju Natural Dyeing Museum and Naju Bokam-ri Ancient Tombs Exhibition Hall.
- Bulhoesa Temple and Jungheung Gold Spa and Resort.
- Modern-era Naju beside the railway.
- Ginkgo trees and a Confucian school in Nampyeong-eup.
- Three gates of Naju Eupseong.
- Old roads and a market inside the town fortress.
- A path to pause and rest on the mountain slopes.
- A reservoir and temple scenery.
- An outing among woods and a lake.
- Traces of the past along the Yeongsan River.
- A path along a river bend and through wetlands.
- Pine woods and waterways in Nampyeong.