Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Places to visit in Jangseong-gun
This area has a cultural space featuring the story of Hong Gildong and lakeside scenery at Jangseongho Lake. Combine a visit to the theme park with a walk along the lake.
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9 placesHong Gildong Theme Park
A theme park that preserves the historical and cultural legacy of Hong Gildong.
View on mapJangseongho Tourist Site
This tourist area upstream of Jangseongho brings together a culture and arts park, Im Kwon-taek Cinematheque, and a museum of submerged cultural heritage.
View on mapNaejangsan National Park
This mountain national park stretches across Jeongeup and Jangseong. Its trails wind among rocky peaks and valleys colored by autumn leaves.
View on mapBaegyangsa Temple
Located on the slopes of Baegamsan Mountain, this temple is the headquarters of the Jogye Order's 18th district. Baegyangsa and Baegyakbong Peak are designated as a scenic site. Explore the temple halls and mountain scenery.
View on mapIpamsanseong Mountain Fortress
These fortress ruins lie around Ipamsan Mountain. Follow the mountain paths to explore the site and take in the surrounding ridges.
View on mapPilamseowon Confucian Academy
This academy was built to honor the Joseon scholar Haseo Kim In-hu and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies. Historic buildings remain, including the lecture hall Cheongjeoldang and the gate pavilion Hwakyeonru.
View on mapBongamseowon Confucian Academy
These are the remains of a Confucian academy in Jangseong-gun. Explore its traditional buildings and courtyard.
View on mapChukryeongsan Cypress Forest
This cypress forest was planted on Chukryeongsan Mountain. Walk the forest paths beneath the trees and enjoy the mountain scenery.
View on mapJangseongho Lakeside Trail
This walking path follows the shore of Jangseongho Lake. Look out over the lake and surrounding slopes from the waterside observatories and suspension bridge.
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Scenes of the area
- Hong Gildong Theme Park and Jangseongho Tourist Site.
- Mountains and temples north of Naejangsan Mountain.
- Jangseong's Confucian academies and courtyards.
- Woodland trails and lakeside scenery.