This Summer Vacation "Let's Go to Yeonggwang Taecheongsan 'Angol Valley'"

Taechungsan·Angol Valley Opened 5 Years Ago... Compared to 'Jirisan Valley'

Unique Walking Path Among Dangsan Trees Highlights Use of Idle Land

The summer flower, Verbenaceae, is in full bloom at the hidden scenic spot 'Angol Valley' at the foot of Taechungsan Mountain in Daema-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, which is popular as a resting place for summer vacationers tired of the heat.

These days, the heatwave continues with a 'heatwave warning.' Angol Valley is frequently visited by family vacationers. It is a place to take a refreshing breath with the natural floral scent filled with clear sunlight and sea breeze. You can also enjoy cool camping while quietly listening to the natural sounds of water and mountain birds.

The hidden scenic spot 'Angol Valley' at the foot of Taecheongsan Mountain in Daema-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do.
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Yeonggwang-gun in Jeollanam-do is widely known for the early yellow croaker of the West Sea Chil-san Sea, the sunset on Baeksu Coastal Road, and the red spider lilies of Bulgapsa Temple. Due to its geographical features, the rivers are close to the sea, resulting in many streams. There are Bulgapsan, Mulmusan, Jangamsan, and Taechungsan Mountains. Most of them are around 500 meters above sea level, and valleys with beautiful scenery and spectacular views are rare.

Among them, Taechungsan is the highest peak in the Yeonggwang area at 593 meters, formed of unique granite formations. The valley scenery, like a picture, is the best.

The Angol Valley at the foot of Taechungsan Mountain features an outstanding hiking trail that weaves through dense cypress and pine forests so tall that the sky is barely visible. The clear mountain water and green mountains are as refreshing as the valleys of Jirisan Mountain.

Angol Valley is one of the rare places along the Jeollanam-do West Coast where you can enjoy valley water play. Traditionally, it has been a popular spot not only for residents of Yeonggwang but also for many vacationers from nearby Hampyeong, Muan, Mokpo, and even Gochang in Jeollabuk-do.

A family who came from the metropolitan area with their parents said, "The valley is the coolest resting place with water play in midsummer, dipping our feet among the dense trees with the children," adding, "Especially at Taechungsan Angol Valley, close to the countryside, we were able to briefly overcome the heat."

Akgol Valley in Taecheongsan, Daema-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do.
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Access to Angol Valley was restricted for 10 years until 2019 due to village water use and water resource securing construction.

Yeonggwang-gun invested over 2.3 billion KRW from 2020 to 2022 in the 'Angol Valley Attraction Development Project' to renovate the area. The project was carried out as a national subsidy-supported erosion control project in the mountain valley where water flows year-round. They renovated 500 meters of the valley, installed a pumping station, created resting areas and convenience facilities, and secured water storage facilities. They achieved triple effects of disaster prevention, providing a summer vacation space, and reducing sediment in reservoirs.

Yeonggwang-gun 2020~2022 'Angol Valley Attraction Development Project'.
[Photo by Yeonggwang-gun]

The renovated valley-type water playground has established Angol Valley as a local recreational and tourist destination. It is also used as an ecological experience site for local students and a recreational area behind the nearby Daema Electric Vehicle Industrial Complex. Angol Valley is equipped with restrooms, shower facilities, and a spacious parking lot.

The surrounding idle land allows visitors to enjoy wildflowers such as Verbenaceae, hydrangeas, and silver grass. A majestic 450-year-old Dangsan tree between the valley and the idle land catches the eye. It is a hackberry tree protected by Jeollanam-do.

Sitting on the platform under the old tree, you can take in the Verbenaceae walking trail and the valley scenery at a glance. A walk along the gently sloping path among the old trees with elderly parents adds a unique flavor to the trip.

A 450-year-old large Dangsan tree between Angol Valley and Beodeulmapyeoncho. It is a hackberry tree protected by Jeonnam Province.
[Photo by Kim Geonwan yacht@]

In May this year, the county cleared chrysanthemums planted in the idle land around the valley. They newly planted 100,850 Verbenaceae plants, the representative summer flower, to provide more sights for visitors to the valley.

This year, Daema Angol Valley will be open free of charge for four weeks from the 13th of this month to the 11th of next month. Before opening, the county prepared by weeding, maintaining drainage channels, and cleaning around the valley to welcome guests.

Throughout the opening period, they will carefully manage facility safety, deploy safety personnel, install safety signs in the valley, and maintain hygiene and convenience facilities. In cooperation with the Daema-myeon Youth Association, they will maintain the environment around the valley and operate an information center and convenience store for visitor convenience.

In Daema-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, 100,000 'Beulmanmaecho' flowers are in full bloom along the 'Angol Valley' walking trail.
[Photo by Kim Geonwan yacht@]

Meanwhile, cooking is prohibited in Angol Valley according to the Forest Protection Act. Visitors should prepare simple meals such as packed lunches.

Kim Jeongseop, acting county governor, said, "Daema Angol Valley is a beautiful valley harmonized with the dense forest of Taechungsan, the highest peak in the Yeonggwang area," adding, "We will do our best to ensure safety so that all visitors to the valley can enjoy cool natural breezes, happy water play, and pleasant rest."

Entrance of 'Angol Valley' in Daema-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do.
[Photo by Kim Geonwan yacht@]

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