Places to visit in Namwon-si

• Namwon Tourist Complex

  This tourism complex brings together the landmarks and leisure facilities associated with Namwon. It is located in Eohyeon-dong, Namwon.

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• Honbul 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.

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• Namwon 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.

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• Namwon 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.

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• Chunhyang 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.

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• Adamwon Garden

  A garden in Namwon created from a landscaped farm. Take a leisurely walk among trees, grasses, and views of the Jirisan foothills.

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• Manin 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.

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• Namwon 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.

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• Jirisan 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.

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• Gugak 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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• Gwanghalluwon Garden

  This nationally designated scenic garden is located in downtown Namwon. Explore its tranquil traditional garden centered on pavilions.

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• Manboksa Temple Site

  This former temple was built during the reign of Goryeo King Munjong and burned during the Japanese invasions of 1597. Its surviving stone guardian statue and standing stone Buddha offer a glimpse into the past.

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• Jirisan Mountain

  Jirisan, which extends across eastern Namwon, is a mountain national park of multiple peaks and deep valleys. Walk the trails for broad mountain views and forest scenery.

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• Baemsagol Valley

  This is a well-known valley in Namwon that follows the northern slopes of Jirisan. Walk beside the forest stream to see rocky stretches and pools such as Byeongso and Ganjangso.

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• Ancient Tombs in Yugok-ri and Durak-ri, Namwon

  Mounds line the gentle ridges of Inwol-myeon in this Gaya tomb complex. Part of the Gaya Tumuli UNESCO World Heritage property, the site offers a glimpse into the history of ancient Namwon.

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• Silsangsa Temple

  This old mountain temple is in Sannae-myeon, Namwon. Its grounds preserve several cultural heritage sites, including the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas and a stone lantern.

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• Three-story Stone Pagoda at Baekjangam Hermitage of Silsangsa Temple

  This National Treasure stone pagoda stands at Baekjangam Hermitage, affiliated with Silsangsa Temple. Its tiered stone roofs and body stones show the style of Unified Silla pagodas.

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Scenes of the area

• Stories and art in Namwon.
• Gardens and the foothills of Jirisan Mountain in Namwon.
• Gardens and temple sites in old downtown Namwon
• Jirisan Mountain's ridges and Baemsagol Valley
• Historic sites in the foothills of Jirisan Mountain.

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