Namchanggyegok Valley
남창계곡
Nature · Namchang-ro, Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 내장산국립공원(남창지구) · straight-line 119m
- Bus stop 남창 · straight-line 455m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Not provided
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Naejangsan Mountain District: 6 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-5, Campground parking lot)
- Baegam District: 5 sites (Parking Lot No. 1-4, Namchang Parking Lot)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-06-30 · Collected: Not provided
Namchanggol Valley, located at the foot of Ibamsan Mountain with a x_height of about 654 meters, belongs to the southern part of Naejangsan National Park (Namchang District). It consists of six valleys, including Sanseong, Eunseon-dong, and Banseok-dong (Saejaegyegok Valley). Nearby there is the Chonnam National University training center and beautiful surrounding scenery. Despite being well-known, visitors can enjoy their time without being crowded making it a very good summer resort. Hermitages such as the famous Baegyangsa Temple, Yaksaam Rock, and Yeongcheongul Cave, Jangseongho Lake and Bija grove are nearby as well. In particular, Ibamsanseong Fortress located in the upper reaches of the valley is Pogoksiksanseong Fortress built during the Samhan Period and designated as National Historic Site No. 384. The Namchang Valley Nature Observation Trail, which is about 730 meters long, is equipped with various information boards and experience facilities related to nature learning, making it a good place for ecological learning. The nature observation path has themes to provide visitors with a variety of attractions, and the long stretch of cedar forest is also a must-see. In autumn, the maple leaves from the maple trees fall into the valley water creating a stunning scenery.
In the area
Valleys 1 of 6 attractions in Jangseong-gun
Similar places in other regions
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI