Jeonbuk State
Places to visit in Namwon-si
This city is known for the stories of Chunhyang, literary heritage, and spaces for art and astronomy. Visit downtown attractions and exhibitions for a cultural outing.
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Places to visit
10 placesNamwon Tourist Complex
This tourism complex brings together the landmarks and leisure facilities associated with Namwon. It is located in Eohyeon-dong, Namwon.
View on mapHonbul Literature Museum
Opened in October 2004 in Nobong Village, the museum was established with 4.9 billion won in central and local funding to promote, pass on, and preserve the literary spirit of author Choe Myeong-hui and her novel Honbul, a highlight of modern literature.
View on mapNamwon Kim Byeong-jong Art Museum
This public art museum focuses on works by Namwon-born artist Kim Byeong-jong. You can explore the paintings, the museum's architecture, and the surrounding greenery.
View on mapNamwon Aerospace Observatory
Opened on October 9, 2009, Namwon Aerospace Observatory offers children and teenagers in Namwon and nearby areas opportunities to experience astronomy, space, and advanced aviation science. It also offers activities for families and groups, helping attract tourism and support the local economy.
View on mapChunhyang Theme Park
This park brings the story of Chunhyang to life through themed areas and recreated settings. Follow scenes from the story on foot and see spaces used for film shoots.
View on mapAdamwon Garden
A garden in Namwon created from a landscaped farm. Take a leisurely walk among trees, grasses, and views of the Jirisan foothills.
View on mapManin Uichong Memorial Cemetery
Manin Uichong is a sacred site honoring the patriotic spirit of some 10,000 civilian, government, and military defenders who died in the Battle of Namwonseong during the second Japanese invasion of Korea in 1597.
View on mapNamwon Baekdudaegan Ecology Education Center Exhibition Hall
An exhibition hall was established in Namwon, a place associated with Jirisan and well suited to exploring the history, ecology, and conservation of the Baekdudaegan. Its exhibits introduce the mountain range, the central spine of the Korean Peninsula, beneath a curved roof shaped like the peninsula.
View on mapJirisan Herb Valley
A place to explore herbs and gardens on the slopes of Baraebong. Walk among plants and take in the mountain scenery of Jirisan.
View on mapGugak Sacred Site
Located in Unbong at the foot of Jirisan, this site was created to promote the area as the home and sacred place of gugak, traditional Korean music, which carries the nation's traditions and spirit.
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Scenes of the area
- Stories and art in Namwon.
- Gardens and the foothills of Jirisan Mountain in Namwon.