Yeongam's Famous Gichan Land & Octopus Dish Course

Located at the foot of Wolchulsan Mountain, Gichan Land is equipped with wellness facilities such as natural swimming pools and forest bathing areas, making it a popular destination for family trips seeking to enjoy nature. In particular, a Gayageum Theme Park has been established, allowing children to experience traditional folk culture together. This course allows visitors to fully enjoy nature at a pine forest resting area filled with the vitality of Wolchulsan Mountain, making it a great way to cool off from the summer heat in Yeongam.

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   Wolchulsan Gichan Land

   월출산 기찬랜드

   This new tourist attraction was developed by utilizing the energy (gi) of Wolchulsan Mountain, which emanates from the elvan rock beneath Cheonhwangbong Peak, and the clean natural water flowing down the valleys of Wolchulsan Mountain. Wolchulsan Gichan Land features a Gayageum Theme Park where visitors can experience traditional culture, as well as a forest bathing area, wellness "gi" walking path, natural-style swimming pool, Gi Health Center, \npensions, and sports facilities, making it an enjoyable destination for local residents and wellness-seeking tourists alike.MoreLess

   

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   Yeongamhyanggyo Local Confucian School

   영암향교

   Yeongamhyanggyo Local Confucian School consists of Daeseongjeon Shrine, Dongmu (East Shrine), Seomu (West Shrine), Myeongnyundang Lecture Hall, Yangsajae, Samajae, and Cheonggeumdang. Daeseongjeon enshrines the spirit tablets of the Five Sages, Two Song Dynasty Scholars, and Eighteen Sages of Korea. It is designated as Jeollanam-do Cultural Heritage Material No. 126 and is managed by one jeongyo (head) and several jangi (officers).MoreLess

   

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   Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy

   녹동서원

   Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy was founded in 1630 (the 8th year of King Injo's reign) under the name Jonyangsa Shrine and was later granted a royal charter plaque named Nokdong. The academy preserves numerous ancient documents and woodblocks. Currently, 642 woodblocks are designated, including 26 blocks of Yeonchon Yusa, 560 blocks of Mungokjip, and 54 blocks of Sandangjip.MoreLess

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   Dongnak Restaurant

   동락식당

   Galnak-tang (short rib and small octopus soup) made with Korean beef and small octopus is a local delicacy of Yeongam. Live octopus is added to beef rib broth simmered for 8 hours and briefly boiled, creating a refreshing yet deep flavor. A distinctive feature is the freshness, as the owner cooks live octopus brought directly from the tidal flats of Muan on the spot. Wrapping live long-legged octopus around chopsticks to eat offers a delightful, chewy texture.MoreLess

   

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   Yeongam Pottery Museum

   영암도기박물관

   The museum houses Yeongamyo (a traditional ancient kiln), a traditional workshop, three exhibition halls, a data research room, a lecture room, a store, and an outdoor performance stage. The exhibition halls display artifacts excavated from the Gurim pottery kiln site as well as Goryeo pottery, Onggi earthenware, and jar coffins. Special and planned exhibitions are held annually.MoreLess

   

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