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Jangheung County

Jangheung County () is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

Slow city

In 2007 Jangheung was designated as a slow city. It was the first slow city designation in Asia.

Spot for filming

Festival (1996) was filmed in Jangheung county by director Im Kwon-taek.

Eulalia

Jangheung's Cheonkwan Mt. is known for its scenery and eulalias. These plants reach full height around mid-September and until October.

Symbols

  • Bird : Dove
  • Flower : Azalea
  • Tree : Camellia

Special products

The county is known for its production of Shiitake mushrooms.

Eco-friendly cultivation methods are used county-wide to raise crops used in Korean medicine. Jangheung county received an official award in 2006 for growing high-quality crops.

Climate

Tourist spot

  • Vivi Ecotopia
  • Oheon Old House

Sister cities

See also

References

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