South Jeolla and Gwangju · 함평군
Hampyeong: what to see and do
A rural county in the southwest, known for butterflies, flower fields and a forest of red spider lilies at a temple.
Known for
- Hampyeong Natural Ecology Park, with butterfly and insect halls
- Yongcheonsa temple's red spider lily park
- Dalmaji Park, a local hill park
What to do
Visit the Ecology Park for its butterfly and insect exhibits, then walk the forest path to Yongcheonsa. In autumn, the red spider lilies fill the hillside around the temple.
Tip: The lilies bloom around September. Check bloom reports first, since timing shifts with the weather.
From Seoul: KTX 2 h 20
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