Gurye Sansuyu Village (구례 산수유마을)

Korea · 6-12, Wianwolgye-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Address
6-12, Wianwolgye-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Overview

Sandong-myeon in the Gurye-gun region is widely known as the home of sansuyu (cornus fruit) and is responsible for 70% of Korea’s sansuyu fruit production. The Sansuyu Village, located at the foot of the southwest side of Manbokdae Mountain (1,433 meters), is considered the region’s most representative village of sansuyu. The village has a beautiful natural landscape with the snow-covered Jirisan Mountain range to its back and a small valley to its right.

Visitors to the village can wind down at the hot spring complex nearby, which is famous for its germanium content and said to have numerous health benefits. The sansuyu flowers of Sansuyu Village typically are at full bloom between March 20 and March 31, drawing throngs of visitors.
* Please note that blossom dates are not exact and change slightly from year to year.

Location

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How to Get There

Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-783-9114

Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.