Suncheon

Suncheon-si Unmissables

Suncheon-si features the Suncheon Bay National Garden and the expansive Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, a Ramsar-protected habitat for migratory birds and rare hooded cranes. Historical landmarks include the Nagan Historical Village, which preserves Joseon-era thatched-roof houses, and the Songgwangsa Temple, a major Zen Buddhist site. The city also hosts a 16th-century Japanese castle and a film set recreating mid-20th century Korean streets, while Mt Yongsan Observatory provides views of the coastal S-curve waterway.