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| Summary of the Itinerary our group prepared especially for you |
2015 Wow Korea Supporters Jeollanam-do escapade
DAY 1: DEPART FROM SEOUL THEN GO TO DAMYANG
Rest Time: Travel from Seoul to Damyang (Travel
time: approximately 4 hours)
Lunch
Name of Restaurant: 창평전통안두부
Address: 전라남도 담양군 창평면 의항리 (walking distance from Slow City. Please refer to the map below)
Menu: 콩죽국수 (Kongjuk-guksu -> cold noodles in bean and rice porridge)
Kongguksu is a seasonal Korean delicacy. In the hotness of the summer, chilled noodles will help you cool yourself. The restaurant is famous among travelers for being cheap and delicious.
** The menu served in the restaurant is suitable for guest with dietary restrictions and for vegetarians. **
ACTIVITY 1: DAMYANG CHANGPYEONG SAMJINAE VILLAGE (SLOW CITY)
Name: Making traditional Korean sweets at Slow City
Where: 전남 담양군 창평면 삼천리 180-1
Description: Damyang Changpyeong Samjinae Village was the first Korean place designated as a slow city in 2007. Compared with the fast-changing city life, the village seeks a slow life, meaning experiencing regional cultures and food, surrounded by nature. In here, visitors can make Korean traditional sweets and cookies such as Hangwa and Ssalyeot.
Getting there by public transportation:
From Damyang Bus Terminal, take bus 303. Get off at Changpyeong Police Station bus stop.
ACTIVITY 2: JUKNOKWON (죽녹원) AND METASEQUOIA-LINED ROAD (담양 메타세쿼이아길)
Name: Juknokwon (죽녹원)
Where: 전라남도 담양군 담양읍 죽녹원로 119 (담양읍)
Description: Damyang is considered to be Korea’s Bamboo capital for its reputation of housing the biggest Bamboo reserves in Korea and one of them is Juknokwon in Hyanggyo-ri which is haven for beautiful bamboo baths. Every steps you make in the bamboo garden without doubt will make you feel that you enter a new world without any worries and difficulties. Feel relaxed and refreshed as you sip their very own Jukro tea perfect to escape the summer heat.
Where: 전라남도 담양군 담양읍 죽녹원로 119 (담양읍)
Description: Damyang is considered to be Korea’s Bamboo capital for its reputation of housing the biggest Bamboo reserves in Korea and one of them is Juknokwon in Hyanggyo-ri which is haven for beautiful bamboo baths. Every steps you make in the bamboo garden without doubt will make you feel that you enter a new world without any worries and difficulties. Feel relaxed and refreshed as you sip their very own Jukro tea perfect to escape the summer heat.
From Yongsan Station (Seoul), take a train bound for Gwangju (광주) and from there take local Bus 311 bound for Juknokwon.
Getting there by public transportation (Bus):
From Central City Bus Terminal (Seoul), take an express bus bound for Damyang (담양). From Damyang Bus Terminal, cross the road and take a Bongsan-Damyang (봉산-담양) route bus. Get off at the Juknokwon bus stop, and cross the road.
Name: Metasequoia-lined Road (담양 메타세쿼이아길)
Where: 전남 담양군 담양읍 메타세쿼이아로 12
Description: Named as one of the most beautiful roads in Korea. This Metasequoia-lined Road recently gained nationwide popularity after a successful romantic drama Winter Sonata was shot there. This road blessed by strikingly beautiful metasequioa trees is continuously maintained since the Park Chung Hee administration in the 1970s who initiated to plant these trees in the province.
Where: 전남 담양군 담양읍 메타세쿼이아로 12
Description: Named as one of the most beautiful roads in Korea. This Metasequoia-lined Road recently gained nationwide popularity after a successful romantic drama Winter Sonata was shot there. This road blessed by strikingly beautiful metasequioa trees is continuously maintained since the Park Chung Hee administration in the 1970s who initiated to plant these trees in the province.
Getting there by public transportation:
From the Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Terminal (Subway Line 2), take a bus bound for Damyang Terminal. From the Damyang Bus Terminal, walk about 30 minutes until you see the Metasequoia-lined Road it is in the right side of the road or you can take a cab from the Bus Terminal, travel time is approximately 15 minutes.
From the Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Terminal (Subway Line 2), take a bus bound for Damyang Terminal. From the Damyang Bus Terminal, walk about 30 minutes until you see the Metasequoia-lined Road it is in the right side of the road or you can take a cab from the Bus Terminal, travel time is approximately 15 minutes.
Dinner
Name of Restaurant: 말궁이 (Malgoonge)
Address: 전라남도 담양군 고서면 분향리 124번지 대가
Menu: 떡갈비 (tteok-galbi or grilled short rib meat patties), 대통밥 (Daetongbap or rice cooked in a bamboo), 생선구이 (grilled fish)
Damyang is not only famous for its green bamboo grasses but is also famous for its mouth-watering grilled short rib beef patties. Anyone who visits Damyang should at least try this grilled patties partnered with special rice cooked in the bamboo for it will definitely make your mind and body healthy and full.
Accommodation
Hotel name: Damyang resort
Address: 517-812 전라남도 담양군 금성면 금성신성길202
Accommodation Fee: Standard Room 174, 900 won (Korean-style and Western-style room); Deluxe Room 297,000 won (Korean-style room) or 352,000 won (Western-style room)
For more information feel free to visit the hotel’s website at http://damyangspa.com/
Name of Restaurant: 말궁이 (Malgoonge)
Address: 전라남도 담양군 고서면 분향리 124번지 대가
Menu: 떡갈비 (tteok-galbi or grilled short rib meat patties), 대통밥 (Daetongbap or rice cooked in a bamboo), 생선구이 (grilled fish)
Damyang is not only famous for its green bamboo grasses but is also famous for its mouth-watering grilled short rib beef patties. Anyone who visits Damyang should at least try this grilled patties partnered with special rice cooked in the bamboo for it will definitely make your mind and body healthy and full.
** For visitors with dietary restrictions the restaurant offers fish as main course as well. **
For customers’ review about the restaurant please feel free to visit this blog http://goo.gl/TZHPDMAccommodation
Hotel name: Damyang resort
Address: 517-812 전라남도 담양군 금성면 금성신성길202
Accommodation Fee: Standard Room 174, 900 won (Korean-style and Western-style room); Deluxe Room 297,000 won (Korean-style room) or 352,000 won (Western-style room)
For more information feel free to visit the hotel’s website at http://damyangspa.com/
DAY 2: BREAKFAST AT DAMYANG THEN MOVE TO GOKSEONG
BreakfastName of Restaurant: 덕인관(Deokin Gwan)
Address: 전라남도 담양군 담양읍 담주리 85-2
Menu: Deokyin Gwan is one of the best restaurants in damyang-gun for its bamboo-cooked rice. Vegetarians can taste all of the vegetarian food here and get an amazing experience.
For more information feel free to visit this website http://goo.gl/QZVmVv
Rest Time: Travel from Damyang to Gokseong
(Travel time: approximately 1 hour)
ACTIVITY 3: SEOMJINGANG RIVER 섬진강
Seomjingang River occupies most of the borderline between Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do. The word seomjin literally means “toad ferry.” According to a legend, a swarm of toads blocked the invading Japanese army from crossing the Seomjingang River into Jeollabuk-do in the 1590s. A wide variety of animals are found along the river, including European otters.
Specific Attractions around the River
Name: 심청한옥마을 Shimcheong Hanok Village/ 심청공원
Where: 전라남도 곡성군 오곡면 심청로 178
Description: Shimcheong is a character from an old Korean folklore originated in the 1700s in a temple called Gwanemsa. She is known for her filial piety values towards her father and this Hanok village is dedicated to tell the touching story of Shimcheong.
Name: 섬진간천문대 (Seomjingang Observatory)
Description: The main capsule with a 600mm astronomical telescope made by pure science and technology of Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, the sub-capsule with telescopes boast precision. A planetarium equipped with an 8m around dome screen and with the study room that has various kinds of astronomical data and references. This place helps visitors to observe the stars (you can experience nostalgia by observing stars.) Observatory will provide you a moment to take you to space travel in the future.
** Note: should totally be done at night **
Getting there by public transportation:
Take a locomotive train running along the river from the Seomjingang River Train Village, approximately 5-10 minutes by cab from the Gokseong-eup Bus Terminal.
Take a locomotive train running along the river from the Seomjingang River Train Village, approximately 5-10 minutes by cab from the Gokseong-eup Bus Terminal.
Lunch
Name of Restaurant: 삼기국밥 (Samgi gukbap)
Address: 전라남도 곡성군 곡성읍 읍내22길 3
Menu: Soondae gukbap/yums
Soondae is a Korean delicacy made with rice and other ingredients stuffed into pig’s intestines. This restaurant is especially famous in the Jeolla region in Gokseong and definitely a must-visit for tourists around that area.
** For guests who have dietary restrictions, this restaurant is also famous for their bean sprout rice soup (콩나물국밥) suitable for vegetarians. **
Soondae is a Korean delicacy made with rice and other ingredients stuffed into pig’s intestines. This restaurant is especially famous in the Jeolla region in Gokseong and definitely a must-visit for tourists around that area.
** For guests who have dietary restrictions, this restaurant is also famous for their bean sprout rice soup (콩나물국밥) suitable for vegetarians. **
Rest Time: Travel from Gokseong to Gurye
(Travel time: approximately 1 hour)
ACTIVITY 4: RAFTING ALONG SEOMJIN RIVER
Name: 섬진강기차마을레포츠 (청소년힐링문화원)
Where: 전라남도 곡성군 고달면 가정마을길 51
Description: A safe and fun group activity for those people who wants to escape the hectic urban city. This rafting course last for about 5km and considered to be a popular destination for Koreans who likes to experience camping activities and do membership training.
For more information about the rafting activity visit this website http://goo.gl/SWEcTk
Description: A safe and fun group activity for those people who wants to escape the hectic urban city. This rafting course last for about 5km and considered to be a popular destination for Koreans who likes to experience camping activities and do membership training.
For more information about the rafting activity visit this website http://goo.gl/SWEcTk
Getting there by public transportation:
Take a train from Gokseong station (곡성역) bound for Seomjin train village Leports (Healing Youth Culture Center-which is the rafting center)
(travel time: approximately 35-40 minutes)
Dinner
Name of Restaurant: 만남식당
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 황전리 만남식당
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 황전리 만남식당
Menu: There are varieties of healthy and fresh food especially foods made from wild plants and mushroom. Fish, chicken as well as tasty and unique side dishes are also offered in this restaurant.
For customers’ review about the restaurant visit this blog http://goo.gl/m8jEzH
For customers’ review about the restaurant visit this blog http://goo.gl/m8jEzH
Accommodation
Hotel name: Little Prince Pension
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 화엄사로 386-9
Check-in and Check-out time: 2:00pm and 12:00noon
Accommodation Fee: Starts from 40,000 won, fee depends on the type of room
Room types: Pension (double room; Korean-Style Ondol Room; Family room; family room Duplex)
Features: Good facilities, garden, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, parking
Hotel name: Little Prince Pension
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 화엄사로 386-9
Check-in and Check-out time: 2:00pm and 12:00noon
Accommodation Fee: Starts from 40,000 won, fee depends on the type of room
Room types: Pension (double room; Korean-Style Ondol Room; Family room; family room Duplex)
Features: Good facilities, garden, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, parking
Getting there by private car:
From Gyeongbu-Jungbu Express Highway or Daejeon-Jinju Express Highway; Pass Hamyang Service Area and drive toward Gwangju. Get on the National Road from Namwon to Gurye and then get on the Seohaean. From Jeonju get on the National Road to Namwon and Gurye - head toward Hwaoemsa Temple you will get to the Little Prince Pension!
From Gyeongbu-Jungbu Express Highway or Daejeon-Jinju Express Highway; Pass Hamyang Service Area and drive toward Gwangju. Get on the National Road from Namwon to Gurye and then get on the Seohaean. From Jeonju get on the National Road to Namwon and Gurye - head toward Hwaoemsa Temple you will get to the Little Prince Pension!
Getting there by public transportation:
Take express bus at Nambu Bus Terminal (Line 4) bound for Gurye. Get off at Gurye Intercity Bus Terminal and take bus for Hwaeomsa Temple. Get off at Hwaeomsa Final Station and walk for about 10 minutes until you find the pension.
Tourist sites nearby: within 20 minutes from the pension you can visit some attraction spots such as Mt. Jirisan, Hwaoesma Temple, Seomjingang River, Hwagae Market, Suncheon Rees Fields among others.
For more information and for inquiries feel free to contact them at +82-61-1330 or at +82-61-783-4700 or at 17-318-6304 (Languages available: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) or visit the pension website http://www.jirisanprince.com/
For more information and for inquiries feel free to contact them at +82-61-1330 or at +82-61-783-4700 or at 17-318-6304 (Languages available: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) or visit the pension website http://www.jirisanprince.com/
DAY 3:
BREAKFAST-ACTIVITY-RETURN TO SEOUL
Breakfast
Name of Restaurant: Jilisan Shikdang
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 화엄사로 381
Menu: ssali-beoseos-jeongol and sanchae-jeongsig
What so much special about this Korean restaurant are the 17 different side dishes that is generously served!!
For more information and for inquiries feel free to contact them at +82-61-782-4054 or visit this website http://goo.gl/2O1FHB
Name of Restaurant: Jilisan Shikdang
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 화엄사로 381
Menu: ssali-beoseos-jeongol and sanchae-jeongsig
What so much special about this Korean restaurant are the 17 different side dishes that is generously served!!
For more information and for inquiries feel free to contact them at +82-61-782-4054 or visit this website http://goo.gl/2O1FHB
ACTIVITY 5: PIAGOL VALLEY AND AUTUMN FOLIAGE
Name: Piagol valley and autumn foliage
Address: 912-1 Naedong-li, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Description: Piagol valley was famous as a base for operations for Communist partisans in modern times. It is said to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Jirisan, the valley is rich in water resources and is frequented by vacationers wanting to escape the heat of summer. The hiking trail along the valley is not steep, making it an easy climb for even inexperienced hikers. Piagol boasts a different kind of beauty each season, with azaleas in the spring, lush green vegetation in the summers, beautiful autumn foliage in the fall and snowy landscapes in the winters. However, the autumn foliage is known to be one of the 10 most beautiful sights to see in Jirisan. Piagol's autumn landscape is famous for 'Samhong (literally, the three reds, referring to the vibrant red foliage, the red-tinted waters, and the red in the eye of the beholder.
Address: 912-1 Naedong-li, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Description: Piagol valley was famous as a base for operations for Communist partisans in modern times. It is said to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Jirisan, the valley is rich in water resources and is frequented by vacationers wanting to escape the heat of summer. The hiking trail along the valley is not steep, making it an easy climb for even inexperienced hikers. Piagol boasts a different kind of beauty each season, with azaleas in the spring, lush green vegetation in the summers, beautiful autumn foliage in the fall and snowy landscapes in the winters. However, the autumn foliage is known to be one of the 10 most beautiful sights to see in Jirisan. Piagol's autumn landscape is famous for 'Samhong (literally, the three reds, referring to the vibrant red foliage, the red-tinted waters, and the red in the eye of the beholder.
Getting there by private car:
Along National Highway 19 from Gurye Town take the road in the direction going to Hadong – go with the direction leading to Yeongoksa – from Toji Township Checkpoint enter Jikjeon village parking lot.
Getting there by public transportation:
From Gurye Public Bus Terminal take a bus bound for Piagol, Jikjeon village and get off at Jikjeon village (Travel time: approximately 40 minutes)
Along National Highway 19 from Gurye Town take the road in the direction going to Hadong – go with the direction leading to Yeongoksa – from Toji Township Checkpoint enter Jikjeon village parking lot.
Getting there by public transportation:
From Gurye Public Bus Terminal take a bus bound for Piagol, Jikjeon village and get off at Jikjeon village (Travel time: approximately 40 minutes)
Lunch
Name of Restaurant: Songi Restaurant (송이식당)
Address: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 마산리 288
Menu: set menu with wild vegetables (23,000 won)
Songi Restaurant specializes in wild vegetable and mushroom dishes and they only use greens picked from Jirisan Mountain, homemade soybean paste and soy sauce, together with 20 side dishes served that you will become full just by looking at them. The main ingredients include wild aster, bracken fern, deodeok, sesame leaves, lotus root, and pickled green plum, most of which are grown in Namdo, and accompanied with soybean paste stew and steamed egg, making for an abundant meal. The hot stone pot rice that comes along with all the greens is garnished with various medicinal herbs and other ingredients such as gingko nuts and jujube, and the meal is followed by warm scorched rice water.
** The menu served in the restaurant is suitable for guest with dietary restrictions and for vegetarians. **
Rest Time: Travel from Gurye to Seoul
(Travel
time: approximately 4 hours)
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