Jeonnam & Gwangju Drive

Jangseong Baegyangsa & Chungnyeongsan Cypress Drive

From the autumn foliage gem Baegyangsa Temple to Chungnyeongsan's cypress forest, a forest drive in Jangseong.

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Course Overview

A 25 km drive from Baegyangsa, one of Jeonnam's top three autumn foliage sites, to Chungnyeongsan's cypress and cedar forest. The harmony of Baegyangsa's Ssanggyeru Pavilion with autumn maples is nationally renowned.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Baegyangsa (approx. 8 km)

The approach road to Ssanggyeru Pavilion. Autumn maples reflected in the pond are legendary.

Section 2: Temple to Cypress Forest (approx. 17 km)

To Chungnyeongsan's forest of 270,000 cypress trees aged 40-50 years.

Driving Tips

  • Baegyangsa admission: 3,000 KRW
  • Chungnyeongsan cypress forest is free admission
  • Peak foliage: early to mid-November
  • Jangseong samgyetang is a local specialty

Course Info

Distance

27.1 km

Duration

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Jeonnam Jangseong

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

Nearby Attractions2 attractions

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Baegyangsa TempleViewpoint

Top 3 foliage site in Jeonnam with Ssanggyeru Pavilion

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Chungnyeongsan Cypress ForestViewpoint

Forest of 270,000 cypress trees for forest bathing

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