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Chindo Island
Mt.Maisan Maisan literally means "Horse Ears Mountain". The name is derived from the shape of the mountain's twin peak as seen from certain angles. At the foot of the mountain is T'apsa Temple, a group of 80 stone pagodas. According to a legend, a hermit monk erected these pagodas, some as high as 10 meters tall, about 100 years ago. He did this as a prayer for peace. Although they are not held together with any mortar, the pagodas do not move even in the strongest wind. This creates an interesting monument to Buddhism. Tamyang Tamyang, 22 km north of Kwangju, is the center of bamboo cultivation and craftsmanship. Large quantities of quality bamboo furniture, household items, and artworks are produced here. Bamboo markets are held every fifth day in Tamyang, selling these bamboo products and artworks. Located nearby is the Tamyang Bamboo Museum. It is the only museum of its kind in the world. The museum exhibits a total of 1,150 antique and modern works of bamboo ware from the Tamyang area. Kwangju Kwangju is Korea's fifth largest city. As the capital city of Chollanam-do Province, it has been the administrative and economic center of the province for centuries. Kwangju competes with Chonju in the culinary arts as past wealthy landlords of the area required high standards when it came to the food on the table. The lush plains of Chollanam-do also provided abundant fresh agricultural products to match their demanding palates. Mt. Mudungsan Mt. Mudungsan, 13km southeast of Kwangju, hovers over the city like a guardian. It is famous for its watermelon (Mudungsan subak) and spring snow tea (ch'unsolch'a). Ch'unsol is made out of the soft buds that emerge form the snow in early spring. Mokp'o Located at the southwestern corner of the peninsula, the port city of Mokp'o is noted for its fine seafood. It is also the main ferry terminal for the islands off the southwestern coast, with ferries heading toward places such as Hongdo Island and Huksando Island.
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One
unusual natural phenomenon takes place on Chindo Island twice a year.
An extremely low tide creates a "land-bridge", making it possible to walk
from Chindo Island to a small neighboring island. This occasion is known
to many as Korea's "Moses' Miracle" and a popular festival is also held
during this time.