Dosolgyegok

In the Honam region, Naejangsan and the Gochang area are considered famous for autumn foliage. In particular, Dosol Valley in the Seonunsan area of Gochang is said to have red flowers blooming three times a year. In spring, the camellia forest, designated as a Natural Monument, shows off its red color; in early autumn, the red spider lilies bloom; and after the red spider lilies fade, the autumn leaves immediately display their splendid beauty. The autumn leaves that dye the path red along Dosolcheon from Seonunsa Temple to Dosolam, and the white snowy landscape in winter, are famous. The Dosol Valley area, designated as a Scenic Site in 2009, is beautiful in all four seasons. Seonunsan, called the Inner Geumgang of Honam, is also known as Dolsosan. Seonunsan, which embraces the historic temple Seonunsa, has dense forests and many strange rocks and peaks, with scenic spots such as Jinheung Cave, Yongmun Cave, Nakjodae, and Cheonmabong scattered along the valley. In front of the Seonunsa Tourist Site parking lot, there is a Natural Monument ivy in the valley, and along the path from Seonunsa to Dosolam, the Natural Monument Jangsasong pine stands next to Jinheung Cave. The camellia forest behind Daeungjeon Hall of Seonunsa Temple is designated as a Natural Monument.