Gwangyang | Where culture and nature meet in South Korea.

| Where culture and nature meet in South Korea. Gwangyang is a city in southern South Korea that exudes a unique charm, blending natural gifts with cultural treasures to offer visitors a unique travel experience. Selected attractions: • Mudeungsan Natural Recreation Forest: Mudeungsan is a great place for hiking, with dense forests and fresh air. Walking along the mountain trails, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons and feel the tranquility and power of nature. Free admission. • Gwangyang Hyanggyo: As a traditional Confucian educational institution in South Korea, Gwangyang Hyanggyo preserves ancient architecture and cultural traditions. Here you can see the solemn Daeseongjeon Hall, exquisite stone inscriptions, and traditional etiquette demonstrations, and gain an in-depth understanding of the connotation and influence of Korean Confucian culture, and appreciate the charm of traditional culture. Admission is about KRW 2,000. 🍱 Food exploration: • Samgyetang: Made with tender young chicken, glutinous rice, ginseng, red dates, and other ingredients are stuffed into the chicken's belly and stewed for several hours. The chicken soup is delicious, the chicken is tender, and the glutinous rice absorbs the essence of the chicken soup, making it soft and sweet, with high nutritional value. • Stir-fried octopus: Fresh octopus is cut into small pieces and stir-fried with vegetables such as chili peppers and onions. The octopus is chewy and spicy, making it a spicy Korean delicacy that is hard to resist. 🚗 Transportation: • From Busan, you can take a long-distance bus or train to Gwangyang. In the city, you can take a bus or taxi to Mudeungsan Natural Recreation Forest. Gwangyang Hyanggyo is located in the city center and can be reached on foot or by short-distance bus. 🏨 Hotel selection: • Mudeungsan Resort: Close to Mudeungsan Natural Recreation Forest, the environment is quiet and peaceful. The hotel rooms are designed in a simple and natural style, in harmony with the surrounding environment. The hotel has facilities such as a hot spring bath and outdoor barbecue area, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable vacation while being close to nature. • Hyanggyo Cultural Hotel: Adjacent to Gwangyang Hyanggyo, the hotel is full of cultural atmosphere. The rooms are decorated with traditional Korean cultural elements, such as calligraphy and painting. The hotel also offers traditional Korean cultural courses, such as calligraphy lessons and tea ceremony experiences, allowing guests to experience the charm of Korean culture in depth. 💡 Tips: • When hiking in Mudeungsan Natural Recreation Forest, wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing, and pay attention to environmental protection. • When tasting stir-fried octopus, if you can't eat spicy food, you can inform the restaurant in advance to adjust the spiciness. 🌳🏫🥘