Jeonnam & Gwangju Drive

Suncheon Naganeupseong & Seonamsa Hanok Drive

From the living Joseon-era walled village of Naganeupseong to the millennium temple of Seonamsa with its famed rainbow bridge.

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Course Overview

This drive connects a living traditional village with a millennium temple. Naganeupseong is the best-preserved Joseon-era walled town, where residents still live in hanok houses within the fortress walls, maintaining traditional culture.

Driving to Seonamsa, you'll find plum blossoms and sansuyu in spring, and autumn foliage embracing the serene temple. Seonamsa's rainbow bridge (Seungseon-gyo) is considered Korea's most beautiful stone bridge.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Naganeupseong (approx. 5 km)

Walk the fortress walls with views of the hanok village. Try pottery, paper, and forge experiences.

Section 2: Naganeupseong to Suncheonman Eco Park (approx. 10 km)

Suncheonman's reed fields and S-curve waterway sunset. National Garden nearby.

Section 3: Suncheonman to Seonamsa (approx. 10 km)

Mountain road drive to Seonamsa where the rainbow bridge and plum blossoms are spring highlights.

Driving Tips

  • Naganeupseong admission: adult KRW 4,000
  • Seonamsa admission: adult KRW 2,000
  • Suncheonman National Garden: adult KRW 8,000 (combined garden + wetland ticket)
  • Must-try: Suncheon cockle full-course meal

Course Info

Distance

16.4 km

Duration

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Jeonnam & Gwangju Suncheon

Best Season
๐ŸŒธ Spring (Marโ€“May)๐Ÿ‚ Autumn (Sepโ€“Nov)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Naganeupseong FortressViewpoint

Best-preserved Joseon walled town with living residents

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Suncheonman Reed FieldsViewpoint

World-class coastal wetland with reed fields and S-curve sunset

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Seonamsa TempleViewpoint

Millennium temple with Korea's most beautiful rainbow bridge

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