Things To Do in Namwon
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Namwon Attractions
- Park/Garden
Gwanghallu-won
The beautifully landscaped Gwanghallu-won is the site of the annual Chunhyang Festival, since this is supposedly where the legendary lovers met. The buildings inside include the historic Gwangtong Pavilion, which is now called Chunhyang Hall. The Ojak Bridge, built over a pond, is… - Neighborhood
Namwon Tourist Complex
This large complex rests on the foothills across the Yocheon stream from Namwon. Sleeping options, restaurants, and amusements line Dongpyeonje Street (the main drag). Many sculptures and other works of art are scattered throughout the area. Also inside the complex is the small but… - Religious Site
Shilsangsa (Shilsang Temple)
Located along the northern border of Jirisan National Park, this temple (sometimes spelled Silsangsa) faces Cheonwangbong, the mountain's highest peak. Originally built in 828 during the Shilla Dynasty, it is the first of the Gusan Seonmun (the nine Zen Buddhist temples that started…
Namwon Shopping
Namwon is well known for its wooden crafts, and you can find some traditional folkware at the Namwon Folkcrafts Sales Center, 470 Uhhyeoon-dong, Namwon-si (tel. 063/626-5840), or the Namwon Lacquer Center, 515 Josan-dong, Namwon-si (tel. 063/631-5725). There are also some shops in the Namwon Tourist Complex and near Gwanghallu-won, where you can buy furniture and other wares made from local bamboo.
