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#전남 일곱계절 정원 - A Hidden Garden Filled with 510 Plant Species

#전남 일곱계절 정원 - A Hidden Garden Filled with 510 Plant Species

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Looking for a peaceful nature escape in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 광양)? Ilgokyejeol Garden (일곱계절 정원) is a beautiful private garden covering 6,300㎡, filled with 510 plant species and 17,254 trees and plants.

Designed around a naturalistic gardening philosophy, the garden blends flowers, trees, a waterside ecological garden and a rock garden with the surrounding landscape.

The name 일곱계절 means “Seven Seasons”, reflecting the garden owner's idea of enjoying not only the four traditional seasons, but also the transitional periods between them.

- Opening hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, year-round
- Admission: KRW 5,000
- Individual visitors: No reservation required
- Groups: Reservation required

📍 일곱계절 정원
전남광주통합특별시 광양시 옥곡면 대죽리 389번지 일원

Nearby: About 20 minutes away is Baealdo Island Garden (#배알도 섬정원), a free and year-round destination where the Seomjin River (#섬진강) meets the sea.

Spend the day surrounded by plants and flowers at Ilgokyejeol (일곱계절), then head to Baealdo (배알도) to enjoy the river, sea and sunset.






#전라남도 #거금도 Geogeumdo Island - A Perfect Korean Island Road Trip

#전라남도 #거금도 Geogeumdo Island - A Perfect Korean Island Road Trip

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Looking for an island getaway without taking a ferry? Geogeumdo Island (거금도) in Goheung, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 고흥) can be reached directly by road via Geogeum Bridge (거금대교).

Opened in 2011, the 2,028m-long bridge connects the mainland, Soro​kdo Island (소록도) and Geogeumdo, allowing visitors to arrive by car, bicycle or on foot.

🏝️ What to see
- Geogeumdo Coastal Trail (#거금도둘레길)
7 routes covering a total of 42.2 km, perfect for choosing a short walk or exploring the island over several visits.
- Ikgeum Beach (#익금해수욕장)
- Ocheon Pebble Beach (#오천몽돌해변)
- Sowondongsan Observatory (소원동산 전망대)

For hikers, Jeokdaebong Peak (적대봉) rises to 592m, offering panoramic views of the surrounding sea and islands on clear days.

Travel tip: Geogeumdo is a large island, so the easiest way to explore it is by car, while choosing scenic sections of the coastal trail to walk or cycle.

📍 Geogeumdo Island (거금도)
전라남도 고흥군 금산면
- Free entry
- Parking available
- Open year-round

From driving across the sea, walking along coastal trails and beaches to hiking a 592m mountain, Geogeumdo (거금도) is a great destination for a relaxing Korean island day trip.