Jeollanam-Do
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Jeollanam-do
Includes Why Go? Gwangju ...... 209 This beautiful southwest province is one of Korea’s least Damyang...... 215 developed and greenest. The heartland of Jeollanam-do (전 Unju-sa...... 216 라남도) has rolling hills, the towering Sobaek Mountains to Gurye ...... 216 the east and 6100km of coastline to the south and west, with more than 2000 islands offshore – less than 300 of which Suncheon are inhabited. The province was largely isolated for centu- & Around ...... 217 ries and it retains an off-the-beaten-track feel. It also has Yeosu ...... 218 a rebel edge, and is proud of its ceramic and artistic tradi- Boseong ...... 221 tions, its exiled poets and its prodemocracy martyrs. Gangjin ...... 222 With a comparatively balmy climate, Jeollanam-do is fa- Haenam ...... 222 mous for its bountiful harvests, fresh seafood and green tea, celebrated in several festivals. For all its rural atmosphere, Wando ...... 223 Jeollanam-do has urban elements too: Gwangju, the prov- Mokpo ...... 225 ince’s largest city, has a hip vibe and an active arts scene Dadohae Haesang centred around a new, much-hyped cultural centre. It’s also National Park...... 229 more accessible than ever, thanks to a faster KTX line that opened in 2015.
When to Go Best Places to Eat Gwangju ¨¨Dokcheon (p227) °C/°F Te mp Rainfall inches/mm 40/104 16/400 ¨¨Wonjo Jangsu 30/86 Tongdak (p223) 12/300 20/68 ¨¨Jeonsama (p224) 10/50 8/200
¨¨Yeongran Hoet-jip (p227) 0/32 4/100 -10/14
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