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This is the historic site of Gosan Yun Seondo (1587-1671), a Joseon Dynasty civil minister and considered a pioneer of Korean literature. The site includes the sarangchae (men's quarter) called Nokudang. Nokudang, a head family house of the Haenam Yun clan Eochoueunpa with a 600-year tradition, is located with Deogeumsan mountain at the back and is known as one of Korea's most outstanding auspicious sites. Currently, the Gosan Historic Site has a ginkgo tree and nutmeg-yew forest with long history, Nokudang sarangchae, anchae (women's quarters), haengnangchae (servant quarters), barn, ansadang (ancestral shrine), Gosan Shrine, Eochoueun Shrine, Chuwondang, and Gosan Relics Exhibition Hall, making it well known as a family that preserves the largest collection of Joseon Dynasty relics (about 5,000 items).

Duryunsan is a tourist destination with many temples, historic sites, and outstanding natural scenery. It is a mountain 700.0m high located at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula, where subtropical evergreen broad-leaved trees and temperate deciduous broad-leaved trees form forests, making it significant in terms of plant distribution. The mountain is also covered with abundant silver grass fields, and from the summits of eight large and small peaks, the archipelagos of the West Sea and South Sea can be seen at a glance. On this mountain, there is Daedunsa (Daeheungsa), founded by Monk Adohwa in the 5th year of King Jinheung of Silla (544), a historic site also connected to Seosan Daesa. Within the temple are four national treasures, including Pyochungsa, Tapsansa, and the Bell of Tapsansa, one natural monument, and numerous artifacts. The dense forest’s autumn foliage and green camellia trees are a pride of the mountain. Along the 2 km road from the group facility zone to the temple, scenic valleys extend on both sides, creating a tunnel of lush and elegant trees. The Duryunsan Cable Car, part of a tour course linking the millennium-old temple Haenam Daeheungsa, Gosan Yun Seon-do’s Nokudang, the Uhahng-ri Dinosaur Fossil Site, the Usuyeong Myeongnang Battle Site, and Ttangkkeut Village, operates on a 1.6 km route at a speed of 3.8 m/s for 8 minutes.

Daeheungsa Temple on Mount Duryun is said to have been founded by Adohwasang in the 22nd year of King Seong of Baekje. In 2018, it was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site under the name ‘Sansa, Korean Mountain Monasteries.’ Daeheungsa is a temple where the spirit of patriotic Buddhism lives, and during the Imjin War, it was the main headquarters of the monk army led by Seosan Daesa. Moreover, Choi O Seonsa, who thought that tea contained the truth of Buddha and the joy of meditation, entered the valley of Daeheungsa and built Iljiam, dedicating more than 40 years to solitary practice. This made Daeheungsa a sacred place for Korea’s tea culture. Situated in a wide mountain basin, Daeheungsa shows a unique temple layout. Buildings are arranged in the North and South courts divided by Geumdangcheon stream crossing the temple, and unlike the layout seen in other temples, the buildings are freely positioned, creating a distinctive spatial arrangement. Far behind the South court lie Pyochungsa, the shrine of Seosan Daesa, and Daegwangmyeongjeon within Dongguk Seonwon. At Daeheungsa, there is the National Treasure, the Rock-carved Seated Buddha of Buk Mireukam, and in the Seosan Daesa Relics Hall, 24 relics including jade and jadeite statues bestowed by King Seonjo, Seosan Daesa’s handwritten documents, robes, shoes, and Buddhist scriptures written in gold and silver are preserved.

Duryunsan is a mountain 700m high located at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula, known for its many temples, historic sites, and excellent natural scenery. It hosts forests of subtropical evergreen broadleaf trees and temperate deciduous broadleaf trees, making it valuable in phytogeographical terms. It is a Jeollanam-do provincial park that includes Daeheungsa Temple, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Duryunsan consists of eight rocky peaks forming a lotus flower-shaped mountain range, including peaks such as Galyeonbong, Duryunbong, Gogaebong, and Noseungbong. These eight peaks form a rounded shape resembling a giant raising his right hand toward the South Sea. Duryunsan was also known as Daedunsan, derived from ‘dume’ meaning mountain and ‘han’ meaning large, evolving in name over time. The ridge connecting Daedunsan and the main peak as well as Jangchundong Valley, leading to Daeheungsa, form the park's center. The area is rich with silver grass fields, and from the summits of the eight peaks, you can view the archipelago across the West and South Seas. The mountain is also famous for its autumn foliage and lush camellia trees. Duryunsan houses Daedunsa (Daeheungsa) Temple, founded in 544 by the monk Ado, containing treasures including Pyochungsa, tapsansa temple bell, four registered treasures, one natural monument, and many artifacts. Additionally, visitors can enjoy Duryunsan Maze Park, Duryunsan Cable Car, Duryunsan Observatory, and Gogaebong Peak.

Located about 25 km from Haenam-eup, Kimchi Village is situated at the foot of Duryunsan, preserving its natural and eco-friendly environment. The village features traditional stone walls, unpolluted sea, wide fields, and a reservoir with a communal painting visible from the village entrance. Kimchi Village is well maintained with elements that offer seasonal unique experiences, providing great enjoyment for visitors. Additionally, nearby attractions include Gangjin Celadon tourist sites, Ttangkkeut tourist site, and Wando. These sites make it a popular themed tourist destination linked with the village's experiential programs.