The Stolen Bride

A strange tale, this.

Old Town Mokpo

Mokpo is such a great little city. Its geography alone is impressive, with rocky Yudal-san bookending the city’s peninsular core and shielding residents from the yearly barrage of typhoons. The city also sits at the mouth of the massive Yeongsan River, which originates in Damyang-gun, passes through Gwangju and Naju, and disgorges on either side of Goha-do.

Kayaking: Just Around the River Bend

No need to travel far for some great kayaking in Korea. Kang Ho’s Jirisan Kayak School is two hours from Gwangju.

A Riverside and Her Poet

There is a place of easy hiking and quiet landscape that is unknown to most foreigners. It is called Seomjingong River.