Jangseong

Jangseong (장성군) is a county in northern Jeollanam-do, near the Gwangju border. It is known for the Jangseong Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town development, the scenic Jangseong Lake Park, and the historical Namchang village. The county has good hiking in the Naejangsan National Park area (accessed from the Jeonbuk side) and nearby.

By Plane

Gwangju Airport (KWJ IATA) is 30 min by car.

By Train

Jangseong Station on the Honam Line connects to Gwangju (15 min) and Jeongeup (20 min).

By Car / Road

From Gwangju, take National Route 1 (30 min). Buses from Gwangju.

Local buses.

• Jangseong Lake Park — Large reservoir with walking trails and pedal boats.

• Namchang Village — Traditional hanok village with cultural experiences.

• Jangseong AI Town — Korea's first artificial intelligence town.

• Jangseong Traditional Market.

• Cycling around Jangseong Lake.

• Namchang Village hanok stay.

• Hiking in the Naejangsan area.

• Jangseong Hong Gildong Festival (May).

• Jangseong-style Korean BBQ.
• Market bibimbap.
• Fish dishes from local reservoirs.

• Makgeolli.
• Soju.

• Budget: Jangseong motels (₩30,000–50,000).
• Mid-range: Hanok stay at Namchang Village (₩70,000–120,000).
• **Mid-range: Jangseong Lake pensions (₩50,000–90,000).

• Jangseong rice.
• Local produce.

• Gwangju (20 min by car) — Mudeungsan and May 18 site.
• Naejangsan National Park (30 min by car) — Temple and autumn foliage.
• Jeongeup (25 min by car) — Gateway to Naejangsan.
• Damyang (30 min by car) — Bamboo forest.