Namchanggyegok Valley
Namchanggyegok Valley: opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Namchanggol Valley, located at the foot of Ibamsan Mountain with a x_height of about 654 meters, belongs to the southern part of Naejangsan National Park (Namchang District). It consists of six valleys, including Sanseong, Eunseon-dong, and Banseok-dong (Saejaegyegok Valley). Nearby there is the Chonnam National University training center and beautiful surrounding scenery. Despite being well-known, visitors can enjoy their time without being crowded making it a very good summer resort. Hermitages such as the famous Baegyangsa Temple, Yaksaam Rock, and Yeongcheongul Cave, Jangseongho Lake and Bija grove are nearby as well. In particular, Ibamsanseong Fortress located in the upper reaches of the valley is Pogoksiksanseong Fortress built during the Samhan Period and designated as National Historic Site No. 384.
The Namchang Valley Nature Observation Trail, which is about 730 meters long, is equipped with various information boards and experience facilities related to nature learning, making it a good place for ecological learning. The nature observation path has themes to provide visitors with a variety of attractions, and the long stretch of cedar forest is also a must-see. In autumn, the maple leaves from the maple trees fall into the valley water creating a stunning scenery.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
- Address
- Namchang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Naejangsan Mountain District: 6 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-5, Campground parking lot)
Baegam District: 5 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-4, Namchang Parking Lot) - Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:40
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-538-7875 - Popularity
- Off the beaten track
FAQ
- Is there parking at Namchanggyegok Valley?
- Yes (Naejangsan Mountain District: 6 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-5, Campground parking lot) Baegam District: 5 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-4, Namchang Parking Lot)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Namchanggyegok Valley?
- Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Nearby attractions
- Byeolnaerimaeul 별내리마을 0.5 km · Experience
- Jangseong Ibamsanseong 장성 입암산성 2.4 km · Historic site
- Baegamsan(Jangseong) 백암산(장성) 2.5 km · Mountain
- Jangseongwondeokrimireukseokbul 장성원덕리미륵석불 2.8 km · Historic relic
- Baegyangsa Temple 4.4 km · Temple & religious site
- Ssanggyeru 쌍계루 4.5 km · Temple & religious site
- Jangseongho Munhwayesulgongwon 장성호 문화예술공원 4.6 km · City park
- Jangseong Jaramoemaeul 장성 자라뫼마을 [농촌전통테마] 4.7 km · Traditional experience