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Address

Baegun-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do ~ Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
전북 진안군 백운면 ~ 전남 광양시 다압면

Type

Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-797-2363

Homepage

www.gwangyang.go.kr
(Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Seomjingang River originates from Jinan, Jeollabuk-do Province and flows through three provinces (Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces) for 225 kilometers before reaching its final destination in Gwangyang, where it enters Gwangyang Bay.
  
  The river was originally called Moraenae or Dasagang (both meaning ‘river of sand’) because of its fine sand-covered banks. The name Seomjingang literally means “toad ferry”, from the Chinese characters ‘seom’ (toad), ‘jin’ (ferry), and ‘gang’ (river). According to legend, a swarm of toads blocked the Japanese invaders from crossing the Seomjin into northern Jeolla. The toads scared the Japanese away so that the nation could be safe.
  
  Seomjingang is considered as one of the most pristine of Koreas major rivers and is a habitat for sweetfish and corbiculas. The river is surrounded by mountains with Jirisan Mountain to the left and Maisan, Naejangsan, and Mudeungsan Mountains to the right. This is the reason why the water of Seomjingang is so clean and abundant with different types of fish.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gwangyang Maehwa Village (광양 매화마을)

    Region : Gwangyang-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Village Experiences/Sightseeing Plantations
    Serving as the boundary between Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, the Seomjingang River (섬진강) boasts the cleanest water among Korea’s five largest rivers. Ever...

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    Hadong Pine Forest (하동송림)

    Region : Hadong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    Near the Seomjingang Iron Bridge along the Seomjingang River has grown next to the river for a long time. It was planted in the 21st year of King Yeongjo’s reig...

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    Eochi Valley (어치계곡)

    Region : Gwangyang-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Only recently discovered by the public, Eochi Valley (어치계곡) is the deepest and most picturesque valley of Baegunsan Mountain’s four valleys. There are many wate...

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    Pyeongsari Park (평사리공원)

    Region : Hadong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Parks
    Situated along Seomjingang (Seomjin River) between Gurye and Hadong, Pyeongsari Park was built for the enjoyment of summer tourists to the area. In addition to ...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Hadong (하동).
  * Bus Schedule: 06:30-22:00, runs 9 times a day
  
  From Hadong Bus Terminal, take a local bus bound for Daap-myeon (다압면).
  Get off at the Maehwa Village (매화마을).
  * Local Bus Schedule: 1 hour-1hr, 30min intervals
  
  Or, take a taxi from Hadong Terminal to Maehwa Village (10-15min).