Immensely Relaxing Namwon Tour
- Usage time 8 Hours
- Fare160,000KRW
- #Art
- #Nature
- #History
- #Literature
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- Taxi fare Fuel cost
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- Entrance fees at tourist sites personal travel expenses
Enjoy a tour that takes you to the natural scenery of the art museum and the fragrant Jirisan Herb Valley. Particularly, visitors can experience the grandeur of Jeongnyeongchi, the highest pass you can travel by car in Jirisan.
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1. Namwon City Kim Byung Jong Art Museum
Kim Byung Jong, a leading artist from Namwon known for his unique style that encompasses Eastern and Western, traditional and contemporary art. The museum has become a healing space where nature and art (fine arts, literature, architecture, etc.) converge, thanks to his donation of over 450 artworks.
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2. Jeongnyeongchi
The highest drivable peak in Jirisan, the second-highest mountain in Korea at 1,915 meters above sea level. On clear days, the grandeur of Jirisan, including its main peak, Cheonwangbong, can be fully appreciated from this location.
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3. Jirisan Herb Valley
It is located on the slopes of Baraebong in Jirisan and has the country's largest rhododendron habitat. This is Namwon's premier healing destination where visitors can immerse themselves in everything about herbs while enjoying nature.
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4. Seodo Station
Seodo Station, which started operations in 1934, is the oldest wooden building in South Korea that used to be a train station. Although trains no longer run here, its unique emotional appeal has made it a popular filming location for various dramas and movies, such as "Mr. Sunshine," and it has quickly become a hot photo spot for the MZ generation.
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5. Honbul Literary House
"Honbul," a Korean novel that embodies the historical value and literary stature of Korean literature. This museum, built at the site that inspired the novel by the late author Choi Myung-hee, who dedicated 17 years to "burning her soul" into her work, serves as a destination that aids in understanding Korean literature.