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Good collection of military aircraft.
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무안 갯벌 낙지축제
Hosted by Muan County, the event promotes the region’s signature mudflat octopus and diverse seafood culture. Highlights include hands-on octopus catching and auction experiences, where visitors can touch live octopuses and take part in fun, family-friendly bidding games. These programs have become especially popular with children for their novelty and educational value. In addition to octopus dishes, local seafood, and traditional food stalls, the festival offers live music, cultural performances, and regional product markets. The festival has evolved into a broader celebration of Muan’s coastal resources, highlighting the county’s connection to its mudflats, fishing heritage, and culinary creativity.
무안연꽃축제
This representative summer festival held annually in Muan County. Taking place at Hoesan White Lotus Pond, the largest white lotus habitat in Korea, the festival attracts many visitors who come to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of blooming lotus flowers. During the festival, visitors can also participate in various cultural events and hands-on programs themed around the lotus.
식영정
Built in 1630 by scholar Hanho Im Yeon, Sikyeongjeong Pavilion served as a place for study, writing, and scholarly discussions. The name “Sikyeongjeong” means “a place where shadows rest for a moment,” reflecting the owner’s appreciation for tranquility and leisure. Surrounded by scenic views of the Yeongsan River, the pavilion became a gathering place for poets and scholars of the Joseon period. Later, Im Yeon’s descendant Im Sang-deok, a noted scholar and author of Dongsahoe-gang, also used it as a cultural meeting spot. The site’s serene setting and architectural beauty continue to attract visitors interested in Korea’s Confucian heritage.
무안 낙지 공원
Located along the tidal flats of Jogeumnaru Beach, Muan Octopus Park is a seaside camping park built to celebrate Muan’s famous local specialty—octopus. At the center of the park stands a 14-meter-tall octopus-shaped observatory, connected to a long slide bridge that both children and adults can enjoy. The park also features coastal walking trails, flower paths, and scenic sunset viewpoints overlooking the sea. Visitors can try mudflat experiences, enjoy the coastal breeze, or stay overnight at the Noeul-gil Campground, which offers three caravans and ten deck camping sites equipped with showers, sinks, and other facilities. With its wide-open ocean view and peaceful natural surroundings, Muan Octopus Park offers family camping, leisurely strolls, and sunset watching.
밀리터리테마파크
Military Theme Park is an interactive military museum and outdoor exhibition where visitors can see real combat aircraft, transport helicopters, training planes, tanks, and armored vehicles up close. The park recreates scenes that feel like stepping into a movie, allowing guests to climb inside large helicopters and explore military equipment firsthand. It’s especially popular with children and families, who enjoy the rare chance to experience life-size military displays and photo zones.
무안 회산 백련지
It has a circumference of about 3 km and covers an area of 313,313 m². It was listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 2001 as the largest white lotus habitat in the East. Since the first Lotus Festival held in 1997, the annual event has continued every July and August. The site is also known as a major habitat for the prickly lotus, an endangered aquatic plant species. Inside the pond, visitors can admire around 30 species of lotus, including white lotus, red lotus, dwarf water lily, and yellow lotus, as well as about 50 species of aquatic plants.