Location: Namwon
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Namwon (Korean pronunciation: [nam.wʌn]; Namwon-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea (철쭉) while the city tree is the crape-myrtle (배롱나무) and the city bird is the swallow (제비). Namwon is a small city located just outside Jirisan National Park, which has the largest set of mountains on the South Korean Mainland. It also borders the Seomjin River, one of South Korea's more prominent rivers. It is 3 hours and 15 minutes from the Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (via direct bus) and about one hour from both the U-Square Bus Terminal in Gwangju and the Jeonju Inter City Bus Terminal (depending on traffic). It is called "the City of Love" because of the famous Korean love story of Chunhyang. Gwanghallu Garden is a shrine to this love story.
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1. Statue of Peace
2. Kim Byung Jong Art Museum
3. Gwanghallu Pavilion
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By thelonious22
Gwanghallu Garden is one of the most picturesque spots in Korea. Because it has been a filming location for so many tecent historical drama films (Masquerade, The Face Reader, The Throne, The Princess and the Matchmaker, and the Royal Tailor to name a few) quite easy to imagine the Joseon era noblemen taking a break in one of its pavilions or being entertained. The main pavilion Geanghallu cannot be entered but it can be admired with its photogenic surroundings that includes the stone bridge. Few smaller pavilions like Yeongjugak are open for visitors to relax in. Wonwoljeong Pavilion is used as a performance space where a short pansori performance takes place a few times a day.
4. Silsangsa Temple
5. Gyoryong Sanseong Fortress
6. Namwon Chunhyang Festival
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Namwon Chunhyang Festival is a four-day celebration of love that dates back to the 1930s. Each May, over a million people flock to Namwon to enjoy performances and events centred on the 18th century Tale of Chunhyang, Korea's best known love story. Love is in the air as festivalgoers travel back in time with traditional pansori music performances, the love lamp parade and a special feast, while lovers are able to revel in a variety of romantic activities.
