Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Places to visit in Gangjin-gun
This area brings together celadon culture, literary and scholarly history, and sea views. Choose from Dasan Chodang, Yeongrang's birthplace, the Celadon Museum, and Gawudo Island to suit your interests.
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Places to visit
10 placesBaengnyeonsa Temple
Founded in the late Silla period and rebuilt by State Preceptor Wonmyo Yose in 1211, Baengnyeonsa issued the charter of the Baengnyeon Association in 1236 and championed its movement. It became known as a renowned temple and was home to eight state preceptors during Goryeo and eight eminent monks during Joseon.
View on mapDasan Chodang
During his 18-year exile, Dasan Jeong Yak-yong lived here for more than 10 years, taught students, and wrote over 500 books, including Mokminsimseo. The site is closely associated with his work bringing together the practical learning of the late Joseon period.
View on mapYeongnang's Birthplace
This is the preserved birthplace of poet Yeongnang Kim Yun-sik, who opened new horizons in modern lyric poetry with the warm dialect of Korea's southern region. See traces of his life and poetic spirit.
View on mapGaudo Island
With ancient black pine trees, the Hamkkehae Trail, and a suspension bridge where you can walk over the sea, Gaudo offers a relaxed island setting and a chance to enjoy an active outing.
View on mapGoryeo Celadon Museum
Opened in 1997 to support the systematic management and study of Goryeo celadon, the museum helps visitors discover and understand celadon.
View on mapWolchulsan National Park
A national park spanning Seongjeon-myeon in Gangjin and Yeongam, with rocky peaks rising above the plains. Follow the trails for views of the peaks and surrounding fields.
View on mapMuwisa Temple
A temple southeast of Wolchulsan Mountain, with Geungnakbojeon Hall, a National Treasure, and other Buddhist heritage. Walk through its quiet grounds framed by the mountain slopes.
View on mapGangjin Jeolla Byeongyeongseong Fortress
A Gangjin site with restored walls from the old Jeolla military headquarters. Walk inside and outside the walls to explore traces of this former military stronghold.
View on mapMandeoksan Mountain
A roughly 409-meter mountain on the border of Gangjin-eup and Doam-myeon. Follow the trails for views of forest and Gangjin Bay.
View on mapGangjin Goryeo Celadon Kiln Site
The remains of kilns where Goryeo celadon was fired. Explore traces of celadon production and the history of Gangjin's Goryeo celadon culture.
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Scenes of the area
- Baengnyeonsa Temple and Dasan Chodang.
- Wolchulsan Mountain and old roads in Byeongyeong.
- Scenery of Gangjin Bay and celadon kilns.