Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Places to visit in Haenam-gun
This area brings together coastal scenery at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula and the history of the Battle of Myeongnyang. Explore the sea and historic sites around Ttangkkeut and Usuyeong.
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14 placesTtangkkeut Tourist Site
At the southernmost point of the Korean Peninsula, this destination is seen as the starting point of Korea's scenic expanse and a symbol of hope.
View on mapUsuyeong Tourist Site
This site commemorates the Battle of Myeongnyang and Admiral Yi Sun-sin's naval battles. Explore the sea around Uldolmok Strait alongside the historical exhibits.
View on mapHaenam Uhang-ri Dinosaur, Pterosaur and Bird Footprint Fossil Site
A Natural Monument fossil site in Uhang-ri where dinosaur, pterosaur, and bird footprints have all been found. Explore traces of the distant past preserved in Haenam's rock layers.
View on mapHaenam Dinosaur Museum
A dinosaur museum beside the Uhang-ri fossil site. Explore dinosaur-themed exhibits and learn about prehistoric life alongside the fossil site.
View on mapDuryunsan Mountain
A 703-meter mountain in Haenam that forms the backdrop to Duryunsan Provincial Park and the Daeheungsa Temple area, a National Scenic Site. Take in natural scenery where mountain ridges meet forest.
View on mapDaeheungsa Temple
A historic temple on Duryunsan Mountain and the head temple of the Jogye Order's 22nd district. Explore its many halls and take in the quiet atmosphere of this mountain temple.
View on mapMihwangsa Temple
A historic temple in Haenam, set among the natural scenery of Dalmasan Mountain. Explore the temple buildings and the surrounding landscape together.
View on mapDosolam Hermitage
A hermitage on Dalmasan Mountain. Take in the quiet mountain temple atmosphere amid the scenery of mountains and rocks.
View on mapSongho Beach
A beach on Haenam's southern coast. Enjoy the coastal scenery along the shore.
View on mapSagumi Beach
A beach on the coast of Haenam. Enjoy the scenery where the land meets the sea.
View on mapHaenam Geumgangsan Mountain
A 488-meter mountain between Haenam-eup and Masan-myeon that forms the backdrop to Haenam-eup. Near the summit, see Geumgangsan Fortress, built during the Goryeo period, and take in the mountain's history and scenery.
View on mapNokudang House
A Joseon-era house passed down as the head residence of the Eoch'eon-gong branch of the Haenam Yun clan. Learn about the clan's history at the nearby Gosan Yun Seon-do Museum.
View on mapHaechang Brewery
Known as a historic traditional brewery building in Haenam. Experience the atmosphere of an old brewery and the local tradition of making alcoholic drinks.
View on mapSani Garden
A garden-style attraction in Haenam. Take a leisurely walk among the garden scenery.
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Scenes of the area
- Ttangkkeut Tourist Site and Usuyeong Tourist Site.
- Fossils and dinosaur stories in Uhang-ri.
- A mountain temple on the slopes of Duryunsan Mountain.
- A hermitage amid the scenery of Dalmasan Mountain.
- A trail along the beaches of southern Haenam.
- Geumgangsan Mountain and historic homes around the town center.
- A garden and an old brewery.