Jeonnam & Gwangju Drive

Yeongam Wolchulsan Mountain Drive

Admire the rocky splendor of Wolchulsan, the 'Little Geumgang of Honam,' ending at the Ceramics Cultural Center.

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Course Overview

A 20 km drive from Wolchulsan National Park's Cheonhwangsa entrance through Dr. Wangin's historical site to the Ceramics Cultural Center. Wolchulsan is called the 'Little Geumgang of Honam' for its spectacular rock formations.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Cheonhwangsa to Wolchulsan Views (approx. 8 km)

View the rock formations and the Cloud Bridge connecting Cheonhwangbong and Sajabong peaks.

Section 2: Dr. Wangin Site to Ceramics Center (approx. 12 km)

Explore the heritage site of Baekje scholar Dr. Wangin and Yeongam's ceramic culture.

Driving Tips

  • Wolchulsan National Park admission free
  • Cloud Bridge requires hiking (about 3 hours round trip)
  • Yeongam galnak-tang (rib and octopus stew) is a local specialty

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Moderate

Region

Jeonnam Yeongam

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

Nearby Attractions2 attractions

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Wolchulsan National ParkViewpoint

Little Geumgang of Honam with spectacular rock formations and Cloud Bridge

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Dr. Wangin Historical SiteViewpoint

Birthplace of Baekje scholar Dr. Wangin

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