Naju-si

• • Naju Mary — There's a small church near downtown Naju. The woman who runs is to suffer from stigmata. In the church there's a statue of the Virgin Mary that cries blood and secrets oil. It's being investigated by the Vatican. They hold daily services and sometimes overnight mountain vigils. — Website: http://www.najumary.org/
• • The city gates — There are two beautiful traditional gates in the city, the South Gate and the North Gate. The South Gate is actually used as a roundabout in the city centre, you can't miss it!
• • Naju Pear Museum — Spend an hour at the Naju Pear Museum. Naju pear museum to promote the history and excellence of Naju pear. — Address: Naju Pear Museum, 5838 Yeongsan-ro, Geumcheon-myeon — Hours: 9:00~18:00 — Phone: +82 61 331 5038 — Website: https://blog.naver.com/najupearmuseum

If you want to get a driver's licence in South Jeolla, you have to do it in Naju (specifically in Yeongsanpo).

Naju is known across the country for its pear called the Naju pear. It's very large with the consistency of an apple and the taste of a pear. Very refreshing in the summer. Yeongsanpo, an area of Naju, is famous for its fermented skate fish. Try it at your own risk.

• • Bauzen — The best bar in Naju is near Chosun University. It's called Bauzen and is frequented by local students who are very curious to talk to foreigners. Please behave though, the owners will use any excuse to get the foreigners out. Also, you are expected to order a food dish. Besides that, it's actually worth a night out!

Every five days, the five day market rolls into Naju. Haggle with the old women for their fruits, vegetables, and various unrecognizable seafoods.

There are tons of love motels in every area of Naju. Some are less sketchy than others.

You can get in by bus, train or plane.

Taxis are really cheap. You can get anywhere in Naju for under ₩7,000. Or you can take the 160 bus for ₩1,000. It goes to all points of interest across Naju.