Tourist attractions

Introducing famous Naju attractions with a special charm.

Culture tours

Naju: A city with history and modern culture.

Its beauty comes from the harmony of history and modern culture within. The spiritual healing offered by Naju comes from this harmony.

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Yeongsangang Hwangpodotbae Experience

  • Address80, Deungdae-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
  • Tel061-339-8714(Marina), 061-339-8595(Office)
  • Hours of use10:00~17:00
  • Hit1790

One of the highlights of traveling in Naju is to enjoy the Yeongsangang River to the fullest on a hwangpodotbae (yellow sail boat). When you board the sail boat, which departs from the Yeongsanpo dock, you will be provided information from the captain in the Jeolla-do dialect.

Hwangpodotbae is considered a place of romance and separation. As it traveled countless times across the river, there were moments of reencounters and farewells. There is a heart-rending story associated with the Ibyeolbawi Rock (Rock of Separation) at Seokgwanjeong, where couples promised eternal love, while shedding tears knowing that they might never see each other again. The men who were called upon by their country had to board the sail boat and part with their families and wives, who could not follow them past the Ibyeolbawi Rock. However, couples believed that the Ibyeolbawi Rock bearing witness to their true love would ensure that their love would stand the test of time.

You can board the hwangpodotbae by purchasing a ticket at the Yeongsanpo dock. It takes around 40 minutes to finish the 6km round-trip course. 12 people including the engineer can be on the boat simultaneously, and a round-trip ticket costs 8,000 won. The sail boat is 7m in height, 12.5m in length and 2.5 in width. There is also a bigger boat in operation, and it is the 96-ton Wanggeon-ho, which takes its passengers on a 55-min trip (10km one-way) from the Yeongsanpo dock to Hoejin Village. 

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