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Visit the Southernmost End of South Korea and Enjoy The Wondrous Beauty of Haenam

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April 28, 2021
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Haenam county’s, Ttangkkeut Village (translates to ‘end of land’), is the southernmost point of the Korean peninsula. On December 31st, many people visit the village to watch the last sunset of the year or the first sunrise of the new year. It has long become a prime destination in Haenam. 

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Views from Ttangkkeut Village

But there is a lot more to Haenam, a county in South Jeolla Province, than just the yearly ritual. It offers gorgeous landscapes with mountains, coastlines, and fields and delicious delicacies of Jeolla Province. It certainly makes up for more than four-hour drive from Seoul. 

The county of Haenam (해남) is a destination that will take you far away from the urban jungles of Seoul. Not only is it geographically distant from the hustle-bustle of the city, but the region is also a treasure trove of scenic beauty and cultural enrichment. It makes up for a great weekend away from your daily routine or offers something different from usual tours in big cities of South Korea. 

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Dalmasan is a mountain located in the southwestern corner of Korea in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. It is home to Dosoram Hermitage, pictured, and Mihwangsa Temple, the southernmost temple on the Korean peninsula. From the above picture, it isn't hard to understand why visitors flock to the site to witness its unparalleled views. Dalmasan is famous for the brightness of its sunrises and vividness of its sunsets, and the rocky ridge surrounding Mihwangsa Temple is likened to a picture-perfect panel on a folding screen. Photo: Choi Su-jeong, KTO #ktolondon #visitkorea #imagineyourkorea #korea #mihwangsa #temple #미황사 #도솔암 #달마산

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  • Spectacular Buddhist Temples
      • Daeheungsa Temple
      • Mihwangsa Temple
  • Natural Beauty of Camellia and Maehwa
  • Foodie Haven

Spectacular Buddhist Temples

Daeheungsa Temple

The location of the temple is deep within the ancient forests of Mt. Duryunsan. It was during the time of King Seong of the Baekje period by Adohwasang and has been rebuilt several times over the years since then. The monastery itself is quite large, and you can reach it via a beautiful trek through some of the oldest forests of Korea. 

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Daehuengsa Temple, believed to have been built during the time of King Seong of the Baekje period by Adohwasang, a Silla Monk. Another temple recently added to UNESCO World Heritage sites. For more info: bit.ly/Daeheungsa Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office 📷: Korea Tourism Organization – VisitKorea website #VisitKorea #DaeheungsaTemple #unescoworldheritagesites

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The Daeheungsa Temple Stay was one of the most peaceful moments I have had since I've come to Korea. The hustle and bustle of Seoul slowly becomes overwhelming when it's hard to find places of solace and silence. But a quick trip out of the city and into the southern part of South Korea really gave me the space I needed to refresh my mind and gather my thoughts. Through the silence, guided prayer and meditation, and mindful meals I felt more connected with myself and less disjointed from the world around me. #templestay #daeheungsatemple #대흥사 #Haenam

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Daeheungsa Temple is home to many historic buildings, including the beautiful main hall with its fantastically crooked wooden pillars. The central courtyard is off to the left, separated from the rest of the complex by a beautiful stream. There is also a Confucian shrine dedicated to Seosan behind the temple.

Mihwangsa Temple

Mihwangsa is hidden in the rocky mountain ridges of Dalmasan. The temple is more than 1,300 years old and was founded in 749 during the Shilla Dynasty. It is surrounded by a lush green forest and jagged peaks of Mt. Dalmasan. The temple is situated the farthest south of all the temples in the Korean peninsula. 

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#미황사 #달마산 #달마고도 Beautiful temple, Mihwangsa Mihwangsa Temple is located in the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula on the west side of Dalmasan Mountain. The temple is 1,200 years old. #BeautifulKOREA #koreatemple #templestay #해남 #땅끝마을 #땅끝 #sunrise #temple #mihwangsa #mihwangsatemple #koreatravel #korea #southkorea

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Unlike most Buddhist temples in the region, Mihwangsa’s roof does not have dancheong, colorful Buddhist decorations. Although the temple may look simple from a distance, the monochrome roof appears serene and beautiful. You can see the age of the temple from the patterned creases in the uncolored wooden roof. The cornerstone of Daeungbojeon (Main Buddha Hall) has a carving of sea creatures, such as turtles and crabs that you cannot find anywhere else.

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МОНАСТЫРЬ МИХВАНСА в уезде Хэнам-гун провинции Чолла-Намдо довольно старый. Ну, в легенды про основание его в 8 веке мы не очень верим, но главный павильон точно стоит тут с 18 века. У павильона прикольная крыша, а ещё камни, на которые опираются колонны павильона. Из-за этих камней получилась избушка на курьих ножках. Кроме того, в монастыре есть памятник Пушкину. Точнее, какому-то чуваку, который сильно смахивает на Александра Сергеевича, каким его обычно изображают в бронзе и камне – как пациента дурдома, который думает, что он Наполеон. Народная тропа к чуваку не зарастает, как и было сказано. Народ несёт своему герою еду и копеечки. Да сто процентов Пушкин это. И с бородой… На последних фото несколько достопримечательностей монастыря, которые не всякий найдёт. Потому что маленькие очень. Найдёте если, передавайте им от нас привет. Так-то монастырь обычный, если не считать того, что он самый южный на Корейском полуострове (но не в Корее). И там, конечно, есть темплстей, то есть можно пожить жизнью монаха. 🌸 Фото: @evgeny_shtefan_seoul 🌸 #михванса #хэнамгун #чолланамдо #монастырь #буддизм #буддийскиймонастырь #буддийскийхрам #корея #темплстей #mihwangsa #buddhisttemple #korea #jeollanamdo #미황사 #탬플스테이 #журналКИМ #kimmagazine #김잡지

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Natural Beauty of Camellia and Maehwa

Haenam is known for two beautiful flowers – Maehwa (apricot flowers) and Camellia (winter flower). 

Bohae Plum Farm is the largest plum farm in Korea and is home to beds of maehwa in March when the flowers are in full bloom. The flowers look like a curtain draped all over the farm. It also hosts the annual Bohae Maesil Festival every March. However, this year, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the farm is not open to the public. 

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Bohae Plum Farm is the largest green plum farm in Korea. Every spring, as maehwa blossoms (plum blossoms) begin to bloom on maesil (green plum) trees, the farm is opened to the public, providing an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful white and pink blossoms and also to purchase fresh plums. #Farm #Spring #SpringInKorea #Plum #Bloom #Blossom #Apricot #KtoIndia #VisitKorea #ExploreKorea #WowKorea

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Apart from the blossoming maehwa, the farm is also surrounded by camellia trees. These trees create a tunnel-like effect making it a very picturesque scene. The trees bloom in February with a striking contrast of scarlet red petals of the flower on the dark green leaves.

Foodie Haven

Haenam is famous for its sweet potatoes, with locals preparing many different food items using it as a base. You can find a variety of food items made with the root vegetable, from lattes to sweet potato filled bread. 

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Haenam’s sweet potato 🍠 I was just playing with the sweet potato and innocently pose with it… didn’t expect to get free sweet potatoes tho 🧐🤔😂 I did baked them when I went home and tasted them. It taste…well..like a sweet potato of course 🍠 Tho they have a quite different taste that I just can’t point out what 🧐 It’s just a little bit different from what I usually eat but they were nice 👍🏼 . . . . And yeah gaisss I’m following my pre-arranged feed so yeah that’s why I’m still posting about the same place lol . . . . . #해남여행 #해남가볼만한곳 #전남여행 #전남가볼만하곳 #주말가볼만한곳 #주말데이트 #해남미남축제 #미남축제 #전남축제 #명량대첩 #땅끝황토친환경 #우수영국민관광지 #화원농협 #전남해남 #두륜산 #두륜산케이블카 #대흥사 #인생샷 #jeonnam #jeonnam_travel #haenam #haenam_travel #haenam_festival #haenam_food_festival #korea #haenamtrip #visitkorea #southkorea #ImagineYourKorea #VisitKorea2019

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Another specialty of the region is ‘set table dining’ or sangcharim. A whole table laid out with delicacies from the land and ocean, and several dishes are served, including sannakji (live octopus), jeonbokjang (fermented abalone), and hongeo (skate).

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ʕ ᵔᴥᵔ ʔ #협찬광고 오늘 저녁메뉴는 낙지볶음 🐙 – 맛집으로 유명한 무교동 유정낙지 간편하게 배송받아 집에서 먹어요 🥢 – 맵지만 자꾸만 땡기는 마성의 맛이에요 😋 – 제대로 먹으려고 큰대접에 콩나물이랑 참기름, 김가루 넣고 쓱쓱 비비주면 👍 – 매운맛 달래줄 바지락 넣은 콩나물국에 계란찜까지 해서 맛있게 한끼해요 🍚🥄 – 𖤐 무교동 유정낙지 @localtable.co.kr – #인생식탁 #낙지볶음 #협찬 #광고

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