 View of Land's Edge from Dalmasan 땅끝, translated often as "The Land's Edge" or "The End of the Land" is the southern-most point on the Korean peninsula. It lies in Haenam county, Jeollanam-do.
At the tip of Haenam county, in Songji-myeon, is Ttangkkeut Maeul (땅끝마을), "The Village at the Land's Edge."
[edit] Ttangkkeut Tourist Resort
This is one of several development initiatives underway in Haenam county. At an estimated cost of over US$51 billion began in 2002 and was scheduled to finish in 2006, although it is somewhat behind schedule. The project calls for the creation of hotels and condominiums, a sculpture park, a shopping mall, a "leisure town," and several exhibition halls. Please visit this site from Haenam county for more details.
[edit] Local Points of Interest
- Observation tower - 9-story, 39.5 meter structure rebuilt and revamped in 2002 [1].
- Songho and Sagumi beaches.
- Mihwangsa - Buddhist temple located near Dalmasan.
- Dalmasan - 489 meters, offers a panoramic view of Ddangggeut, Songji-myeon, the Yellow Sea, and neighboring islands.
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