# Scenic Sites (South Korea)

Scenic Sites (Korean: 명승; Hanja: 名勝) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for natural places of significant historic, artistic, or scenic value. The system is administered by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), an agency of the South Korean government. The registry was first created in 1979. As of 2020, there are 115 Scenic Sites.
The CHA defines the criteria for inclusion as "Places of natural beauty with great historic, artistic or scenic values, which feature distinctive uniqueness and rarity originated from their formation processes".

## List

| # | Name | Location | Dates |
| 1 | Sogeumgang Mountain in Cheonghakdong, Myeongju [ko] | Gangneung, Gangwon | 1970-11-23 |
| 2 | Haegeumgang Islets, Geoje [ko] | Geoje, South Gyeongsang | 1971-03-23 |
| 3 | Gugyedeung Pebble Beach in Jeongdo-ri, Wando [ko] | Wando County, South Jeolla | 1972-07-26 |
| 4 | Buryeongsagyegok Valley, Uljin | Uljin County, North Gyeongsang | 1979-12-14 |
| 5 | Sangbaekdo and Habaekdo Islets, Yeosu [ko] | Yeosu, South Jeolla | 1979-12-14 |
| 6 | Dumujin Coast on Baengnyeongdo Island, Ongjin [ko] | Ongjin County, Incheon | 1997-12-30 |
| 7 | Jindo Sea Parting | Jindo County, South Jeolla | 2000-03-14 |
| 8 | Samgaksan Mountain | Goyang, Gyeonggi | 2003-10-31 |
| 9 | Juwanggyegok Valley in Juwangsan Mountain, Cheongsong | Cheongsong County, North Gyeongsang | 2003-10-31 |
| 10 | Maisan Mountain, Jinan | Jinan County, North Jeolla | 2003-10-31 |
| 11 | Chaeseokgang and Jeokbyeokgang Cliffed Coasts, Buan [ko] | Buan County, North Jeolla | 2004-11-17 |
| 12 | Eorayeon Meandering Stream and Surroundings, Yeongwol [ko] | Yeongwol County, Gangwon | 2004-12-07 |
| 13 | Terraced Paddy Fields of Gacheon Village, Namhae [ko] | Namhae County, South Gyeongsang | 2005-01-03 |
| 14 | Hoeryongpo Meandering Stream, Yecheon [ko] | Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang | 2005-08-23 |
| 15 | Taejongdae | Yeongdo District, Busan | 2005-11-01 |
| 16 | Deungdaeseom Islet of Somaemuldo Island [ko] | Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang | 2006-08-24 |
| 17 | Seonmongdae Pavilion and Surroundings, Yecheon [ko] | Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang | 2006-11-16 |
| 18 | Uirimji Reservoir and Jerim Woods, Jecheon [ko] | Jecheon, North Chungcheong | 2006-12-04 |
| 19 | Gomanaru Ferry Dock, Gongju [ko] | Gongju, South Chungcheong | 2006-12-04 |
| 20 | Beopseongjin Wooded Fort, Yeonggwang [ko] | Yeonggwang County, South Jeolla | 2007-02-01 |
| 21 | Cheongnyangsan Mountain, Bonghwa | Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang | 2007-03-13 |
| 22 | Oryukdo Islets, Busan | Nam District, Busan | 2007-10-01 |
| 23 | Choyeonjeong Garden, Suncheon [ko] | Suncheon, South Jeolla | 2007-12-07 |
| 24 | Baegunjeong Pavilion and Gaehosongsup Pine Grove, Andong [ko] | Andong, North Gyeongsang | 2007-12-07 |
| 25 | Uisangdae Pavilion and Hongnyeonam Hermitage of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang [ko] | Yangyang County, Gangwon | 2007-12-07 |
| 26 | Jukseoru Pavilion and Osipcheon Stream, Samcheok [ko] | Samcheok, Gangwon | 2007-12-07 |
| 27 | Old Path of Guryongnyeong Pass [ko] | Yangyang County, Gangwon | 2007-12-17 |
| 28 | Old Path of Jungnyeong Pass | Yeongju, North Gyeongsang | 2007-12-17 |
| 29 | Tokkibiri Cliffside Road, Mungyeong [ko] | Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang | 2007-12-17 |
| 30 | Mungyeongsaejae Pass | Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang | 2007-12-17 |
| 31 | Gwanghalluwon Garden [ko] | Namwon, North Jeolla | 2008-01-08 |
| 32 | Yun Seon-do’s Garden on Bogildo Island | Wando County, South Jeolla | 2008-01-08 |
| 33 | Baekseokdongcheon Garden in Buam-dong, Seoul [ko] | Jongno District, Seoul | 2008-01-08 |
| 34 | Mureunggyegok Valley, Donghae [ko] | Donghae, Gangwon | 2008-02-05 |
| 35 | Baegyangsa Temple and Baekhakbong Peak, Jangseong | Jangseong County, South Jeolla | 2008-02-05 |
| 36 | Geumsan Mountain, Namhae [ko] | Namhae County, South Gyeongsang | 2008-05-02 |
| 37 | Soswaewon | Damyang County, South Jeolla | 2008-05-02 |
| 38 | Suncheonman Bay | Suncheon, South Jeolla | 2008-06-16 |
| 39 | Tangeumdae Height, Chungju [ko] | Chungju, North Chungcheong | 2008-07-09 |
| 40 | Jeongbangpokpo Falls in Seogwipo, Jeju | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2008-08-08 |
| 41 | Dodamsambong Peaks, Danyang [ko] | Danyang County, North Chungcheong | 2008-09-09 |
| 42 | Seongmun Natural Arch, Danyang | Danyang County, North Chungcheong | 2008-09-09 |
| 43 | Gudambong Peak, Danyang | Danyang County, North Chungcheong | 2008-09-09 |
| 44 | Sainam Rock, Danyang | Danyang County, North Chungcheong | 2008-09-09 |
| 45 | Oksunbong Peaks, Jecheon | Jecheon, North Chungcheong | 2008-09-09 |
| 46 | Haneuljae Pass on Gyerimnyeongno Path, Chungju | Chungju, North Chungcheong | 2008-12-26 |
| 47 | Cheongnyeongpo Meandering Stream, Yeongwol [ko] | Yeongwol County, Gangwon | 2008-12-26 |
| 48 | Choganjeong Garden, Yecheon [ko] | Yecheon County, North Gyeongsang | 2008-12-26 |
| 49 | Chaemijeong Pavilion, Gumi [ko] | Gumi, North Gyeongsang | 2008-12-26 |
| 50 | Suseungdae Rock, Geochang [ko] | Geochang County, South Gyeongsang | 2008-12-26 |
| 51 | Dosolgyegok Valley in Seonunsan Mountain, Gochang [ko] | Gochang County, North Jeolla | 2009-09-18 |
| 52 | Ilsadae Precipice and Surroundings in Gucheondong Valley, Muju | Muju County, North Jeolla | 2009-09-18 |
| 53 | Pahoe Rapids and Susimdae Precipice in Gucheondong Valley, Muju | Muju County, North Jeolla | 2009-09-18 |
| 54 | Sigyeongjeong Pavilion and Surroundings, Damyang [ko] | Damyang County, South Jeolla | 2009-09-18 |
| 55 | Myeongokheon Garden, Damyang [ko] | Damyang County, South Jeolla | 2009-09-18 |
| 56 | Mihwangsa Temple and Surroundings in Dalmasan Mountain, Haenam | Haenam County, South Jeolla | 2009-09-18 |
| 57 | Cheongamjeong Pavilion and Seokcheongyegok Valley, Bonghwa [ko] | Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang | 2009-12-09 |
| 58 | Beopjusa Temple and Surroundings in Songnisan Mountain | Boeun County, North Chungcheong | 2009-12-09 |
| 59 | Haeinsa Temple and Surroundings in Gayasan Mountain | Hapcheon County, South Gyeongsang | 2009-12-09 |
| 60 | Gudeurae Ferry Dock and Surroundings, Buyeo [ko] | Buyeo County, South Chungcheong | 2009-12-09 |
| 61 | Hwaeomsa Temple and Surroundings in Jirisan Mountain | Gurye County, South Jeolla | 2009-12-09 |
| 62 | Songgwangsa and Seonamsa Temples in Jogyesan Mountain | Suncheon, South Jeolla | 2009-12-09 |
| 63 | Daeheungsa Temple and Surroundings in Duryunsan Mountain | Haenam County, South Jeolla | 2009-12-09 |
| 64 | Baegaksan Mountain, Seoul | Jongno District, Seoul | 2009-12-09 |
| 65 | Hajodae Rock Beach, Yangyang [ko] | Yangyang County, Gangwon | 2009-12-09 |
| 66 | Halmibawi and Harabibawi Rocks at Kkotji Beach, Anmyeondo Island [ko] | Taean County, South Chungcheong | 2009-12-09 |
| 67 | Goryeoseonwon Buddhist Garden of Cheongpyeongsa Temple, Chuncheon [ko] | Chuncheon, Gangwon | 2010-02-05 |
| 68 | Jukbangnyeom Fishing Facility at Jijok Strait, Namhae [ko] | Namhae County, South Gyeongsang | 2010-08-18 |
| 69 | Hansingyegok Valley in Jirisan Mountain | Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang | 2010-08-18 |
| 70 | Geomnyongso | Taebaek, Gangwon | 2010-08-18 |
| 71 | Old Path of Daegwallyeong Pass | Gangneung, Gangwon | 2010-11-15 |
| 72 | Miniature Shape of the Korean Peninsula, Yeongwol [ko] | Yeongwol County, Gangwon | 2011-06-10 |
| 73 | Seondol Rock Pillar, Yeongwol [ko] | Yeongwol County, Gangwon | 2011-06-10 |
| 74 | Sanbangsan Mountain in Seogwipo, Jeju | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2011-06-30 |
| 75 | Soesokkak River Pool in Seogwipo, Jeju | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2011-06-30 |
| 76 | Oedolgae Sea Stack in Seogwipo, Jeju [ko] | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2011-06-30 |
| 77 | Ullimsanbang Villa and Garden, Jindo [ko] | Jindo County, South Jeolla | 2011-08-08 |
| 78 | Yonggyejeong Pavilion and Deokdongsup Grove, Pohang | Pohang, North Gyeongsang | 2011-08-08 |
| 79 | Manhyujeong Garden, Andong [ko] | Andong, North Gyeongsang | 2011-08-08 |
| 80 | Saraoreum Volcanic Cone [ko] | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2011-10-13 |
| 81 | Yeongsilgiam Cliff and Obaengnahan Rock Pillars [ko] | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2011-10-13 |
| 82 | Yongchupokpo Falls in Simjin-dong, Hamyang | Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang | 2012-02-08 |
| 83 | Geoyeonjeong Pavilion and Surroundings in Hwarimdong, Hamyang [ko] | Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang | 2012-02-08 |
| 84 | Woryeondae Pavilion and Surroundings, Miryang | Miryang, South Gyeongsang | 2012-02-08 |
| 85 | Yongamjeong Pavilion and Surroundings, Geochang | Geochang County, South Gyeongsang | 2012-04-10 |
| 86 | Imdaejeong Garden, Hwasun | Hwasun County, South Jeolla | 2012-04-10 |
| 87 | Baengnokdam Crater Lake on Hallasan Mountain | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2012-11-23 |
| 88 | Seonjakjiwat Plain on Hallasan Mountain [ko] | Seogwipo, Jeju | 2012-12-17 |
| 89 | Bangseonmun Natural Arch, Jeju [ko] | Jeju City, Jeju | 2013-01-04 |
| 90 | Hwajeogyeon Pool, Pocheon [ko] | Pocheon, Gyeonggi | 2013-01-04 |
| 91 | Meonguri Gorge of Hantangang River, Pocheon [ko] | Pocheon, Gyeonggi | 2013-02-06 |
| 92 | Biryongpokpo Falls and Surroundings in Seoraksan Mountain | Sokcho, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 93 | Towangseongpokpo Falls in Seoraksan Mountain | Sokcho, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 94 | Daeseungpokpo Falls in Seoraksan Mountain [ko] | Inje County, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 95 | Sibiseonnyeotang Potholes and Surroundings in Seoraksan Mountain [ko] | Inje County, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 96 | Suryeomdonggyegok and Gugokdamgyegok Valleys in Seoraksan Mountain [ko] | Inje County, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 97 | Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan Mountain | Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 98 | Biseondae Flat Rock and Cheonbuldonggyegok Valley in Seoraksan Mountain [ko] | Sokcho, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 99 | Yongajangseong Ridge in Seoraksan Mountain [ko] | Inje County, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 100 | Gongnyong Ridge in Seoraksan Mountain | Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 101 | Mangyeongdae Cliff in Seoraksan Mountain [ko] | Inje County, Gangwon | 2013-03-11 |
| 102 | Jusanji Reservoir and Surroundings in Cheongsong [ko] | Cheongsong County, North Gyeongsang | 2013-03-21 |
| 103 | Yongyeongyegok Valley, Gangneung [ko] | Gangneung, Gangwon | 2013-03-21 |
| 104 | Hwanbyeokdang Pavilion and Surroundings, Gwangju | Buk District, Gwangju | 2013-11-06 |
| 105 | Gyeongpodae Pavilion [ko] and Gyeongpo Lagoon [ko], Gangneung | Gangneung, Gangwon | 2013-12-30 |
| 106 | Sujongsa Temple in Ungilsan Mountain, Namyangju [ko] | Namyangju, Gyeonggi | 2014-03-12 |
| 107 | Hwayanggugok Valley, Goesan [ko] | Goesan County, North Chungcheong | 2014-08-28 |
| 108 | Saseongam Hermitage and Surroundings, Gurye | Gurye County, South Jeolla | 2014-08-28 |
| 109 | Jeokbyeok Cliff, Hwasun [ko] | Hwasun County, South Jeolla | 2017-02-09 |
| 110 | Mangjubong Peak and Surroundings on Seonyudo Island, Gunsan [ko] | Gunsan, North Jeolla | 2018-06-04 |
| 111 | Columnar Joints on Gyubong Peak and Jigong Stony Slope in Mudeungsan Mountain | Hwasun County, South Jeolla | 2018-12-20 |
| 112 | Baegundong Garden, Gangjin [ko] | Gangjin County, South Jeolla | 2019-03-11 |
| 113 | Jikso falls and surroundings, Buan [ko] | Buan County, North Jeolla | 2020-04-20 |
| 114 | Seomdeungbando Peninsula in Gageodo Island, Shinan | Sinan County, South Jeolla | 2020-09-02 |
| 115 | Garden in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul [ko] | Seongbuk District, Seoul | 2020-09-02 |
| 116 | Bangucheon Stream and Surroundings, Ulju | Ulju County, Ulsan | 2021-05-06 |
| 117 | GeumgangJukbong Columnar joints in Jijukdo Island, Goheung | Goheung County, South Jeolla | 2021-06-09 |
| 118 | Naeyeon Mountain Falls in Bogyeongsa, Pohang | Pohang, North Gyeongsang | 2021-12-03 |
| 119 | Byeongbawi Rock and Surroundings, Gochang | Gochang County, North Jeolla | 2021-12-06 |