Jeonnam & Gwangju Drive

Goheung Palyeongsan & Sorokdo Coastal Drive

From Palyeongsan's eight peaks to Sorokdo Island's coast, enjoy Goheung Peninsula's mountains and sea.

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Course Overview

A 25 km drive viewing Palyeongsan's eight-peak silhouette then crossing Sorok Bridge to Sorokdo Island. Sorokdo features a leprosy history museum and beautiful cypress forests for nature and history experiences.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Palyeongsan Entrance to Observatory (approx. 10 km)

Drive to the observatory for views of the eight rocky peaks in formation.

Section 2: Palyeongsan to Sorokdo (approx. 15 km)

Follow the coastal road through Nokdong Port, crossing Sorok Bridge to the island.

Driving Tips

  • Sorokdo admission is free; bicycle rental available
  • Full Palyeongsan hike takes about 4 hours; observatory viewing recommended
  • Nokdong Port is famous for haemultang (seafood stew)

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

50 min

Difficulty

Moderate

Region

Jeonnam Goheung

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions1 attractions

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Palyeongsan ObservatoryViewpoint

Observatory viewing eight rocky peaks

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