Jeonnam & Gwangju Drive

Suncheon Naganeupseong Folk Village Drive

A traditional drive centered on Naganeupseong Folk Village, where Joseon-era fortress walls and thatched houses are preserved.

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Course Overview

This 20 km drive starts from Naganeupseong, a living folk village where Joseon-era fortress walls and thatched houses are preserved with actual residents, and continues to Seonamsa Temple. About 100 thatched houses and fortress walkways offer immersive traditional experiences.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Naganeupseong (approx. 5 km)

Walk the fortress walls overlooking the thatched village and enjoy traditional experiences like hanbok wearing and rice cake making.

Section 2: Nagan to Seonamsa (approx. 15 km)

Continue to Seonamsa Temple at the foot of Jogyesan Mountain. The temple's Seungseon Bridge (National Treasure) is a famous rainbow-shaped stone bridge.

Driving Tips

  • Naganeupseong admission: 4,000 KRW for adults
  • Seonamsa admission: 3,000 KRW for adults
  • Seonamsa's plum blossoms are famous (mid-March to early April)
  • Traditional overnight stays (minbak) available inside Naganeupseong

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Jeonnam Suncheon

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

Nearby Attractions2 attractions

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Naganeupseong Folk VillageViewpoint

Living folk village with preserved Joseon fortress and thatched houses

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Seonamsa TempleViewpoint

Mountain temple famous for its rainbow-shaped stone bridge (National Treasure)

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