[1] This well-preserved walled town served as an administrative core for the county during the Joseon Dynasty and it is designated as historical site N0.
It consists of three neighborhoods located inside fortress walls, on a level field surrounded by mountains.
Nine 19th century thatched-roof houses are designated as national heritages, because they are valuable examples of South Jeolla architecture during the Joseon period.
One of the most celebrated is the annual South Jeolla Food Festival, held every year in October, where people can enjoy and learn about the regional cuisine.
Oh Tae-seok, a pansori artist popular when South Korea was under Japanese colonial rule, was born in the village and his house is still preserved by the city of Suncheon.