Galdusan Mountain, Haenam: Visit Information

Galdusan Mountain

In Korean: 갈두산

Galdusan Mountain is a mountain on Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, the road named for Ttangkkeut Village, in Songji-myeon.

Phone

Not listed: Hours, Closed days, Fee

Sources: Haenam County

Its address is 60-28 Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil. For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Forest and Green Space Division, Forest Protection Team (061-530-5427) or Tourist Information (061-532-1330).

Galdusan Mountain before you go

Contact

Forest Protection Team, Forestry and Green Space Division: 061-530-5427 / Tourist information: 061-532-1330 +82 61-530-5427, +82 61-532-1330

Address

60-28 Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 송지면 땅끝마을길 60-28

Not listed Hours, Closed days, Fees

Galdusan Mountain in detail

Galdusan Mountain: the basic course from Galdu Port past the beacon tower summit and Ttangkkeut Tower

The basic course starts at Galdu Port in Ttangkkeut Village, passes the old guard post, Samgeori and Ttangkkeut Tower, and climbs to the Galdusan Mountain beacon tower and observatory at the summit. It then comes down toward the monorail and ends at the Maemseom parking lot, taking about 1 hour 40 minutes. Galdusan Mountain is the southernmost mountain in Haenam-gun, and it is also called Sajabong Peak. Its parent mountain is Duryunsan Mountain (703 m), the highest peak in Haenam. The name comes from the arrowroot vines that once grew thickly on its slopes.

Galdusan Mountain: a short route by car to the main ridge parking lot, and where to park

For a short walk, drive up the road in front of Pureun Motel in Ttangkkeut Village to the main ridge parking lot. Then follow the stepped path or the poetry monument park about 270 m to the beacon tower and Ttangkkeut Observatory, and go on to Ttangkkeut Tower and back. However, if you leave your car at the main ridge parking lot and walk down toward Galdu Port, you have to climb back up to get it. It is better to park in the lot next to the management office and walk up.

Galdusan Mountain: Ttangkkeut Observatory admission and getting there by bus

For admission to Ttangkkeut Observatory at the summit, the Galdusan Mountain page of Haenam County Culture and Tourism lists 1,000 won for adults, 700 won for youth and soldiers, and 500 won for elementary school students. It is free for those 65 and older, Haenam County residents, persons of national merit and people with disability grade 3 or above. However, the tourist site fee guide of Haenam County Culture and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI list it as free, so call before visiting. Direct and local buses run often from Haenam Public Bus Terminal to Ttangkkeut Village in Songho-ri. Direct buses also go to Ttangkkeut Village several times a day from Gwangju and Mokpo (2 hours 10 minutes from Gwangju).

Source: Haenam County Culture and Tourism

Galdusan Mountain FAQ

What is at the summit of Galdusan Mountain?

It has the Galdusan Mountain beacon tower and Ttangkkeut Observatory.

Where do I park if I drive to Galdusan Mountain?

You can drive up to the main ridge parking lot. To walk a loop and come back down, it is more convenient to park in the lot next to the management office and walk up.

Are there other places to visit near Galdusan Mountain?

Maemseom Island, Ttangkkeut Tower, Ttangkkeut Marine Natural History Museum, Ttangkkeut Sculpture Park, Songho Beach, Sagumi Beach, and Mihwangsa Temple on Dalmasan Mountain are nearby.