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Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Museum (강진 고려청자박물관)

Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Museum (강진 고려청자박물관)

16.6Km    2024-02-02

33, Cheongjachon-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3755

Goryeo Celadon Museum was established to preserve and promote Gangjin celadon, as well as foster knowledge and creativity in regards to celedon in the next generation. The exhibition halls feature smart pads and audio explanations, combining modern technology with ancient relics for better understanding. This museum is considered to be an informative historic site to get knowledge of Goryeo Celadon through the past, present and future.

Gangjin Celadon Festival (강진청자축제)

Gangjin Celadon Festival (강진청자축제)

16.6Km    2024-02-16

45 Cheongjachon-gil, Daegu-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3354

The Gangjin Celadon Festival is held in the area that was the center of the Korean celadon culture for over 500 years. The festival offers diverse first-hand experiences for visitors to learn more about this historical cultural asset that was both useful and aesthetically pleasing.

Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Kiln Site (강진 고려청자 요지)

Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Kiln Site (강진 고려청자 요지)

16.6Km    2022-12-29

Sadang-ri, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3755

Daegu-myeon of Gangjin-gun was the primary site of Goryeo dynasty celadon production between the 9th and the 14th centuries. Covering approximately 150 acres of land in nine villages, the area has been designated as the National Historical Site since 1963, and continues to protect its 180 fire kilns and maintain the sophisticated art of celadon production. Meanwhile, celadons produced in this area have also been designated as national treasure, and regarded highly worldwide for their artistic value, so much so that some are preserved in the Louvre Museum in France.

Gangjinman Bay (강진만)

Gangjinman Bay (강진만)

18.0Km    2020-03-27

Beoljeong-ri, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3114

Gangjin has many scenic landscapes with Wolchulsan Mountain to the north and the sea of Gugangpo dotted with numerous islets and wetlands to the south. It is also home to beautiful mountains, rivers, and plains that add to its scenic beauty and natural features. The Baengnyeonsa Temple and Dasan Chodang to the west of Gangjinman Bay, and the reeds along the coastline are a beautiful sight to behold. Also, the National Highway No. 23 that runs along the eastern border of the Gangjinman Bay, past the town of Gangjin-eup to Maryang, is famous for its many spectacular sights. Above all, it is highly recommended to hike up the Cheonilgak Pavilion in front of the Dasan Chodong Dongam (east hermitage) for a panoramic view of Gugangpo’s coastal waters. The hiking trail that traverses Mandeoksan Mountain leads to Baengnyeonsa, which is a temple with breathtaking ocean view.

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

Chang Po Go Memorial Hall (장보고기념관)

18.0Km    2021-03-12

1455, Cheonghaejin-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6930

The Chang Po Go Memorial Hall was constructed to celebrate the achievements and maritime pioneering spirit of Chang Po Go. The hall is an educational tourism space focusing on historical culture. The permanent exhibition hall is divided into four zones that display the life of Chang Po Go.

Maryang Port (마량미향(마량항))

18.6Km    2024-02-16

150 Mihang-ro, Maryang-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do

Maryang Port, situated along the pristine waters linking Wando Island, the Dadohae islands, and Jeju, is a notable destination. From April to October, it becomes the venue for the Maryang Nolto Fish Market every Saturday. This market is celebrated for its lavish food selections and the spectacle of raw fish being expertly sliced before visitors. Adjacent to the port, an observatory provides sweeping views of the stunning Gangjin seas. Additionally, the nearby Kkamakseom Island, recognized as a Natural Monument, is visible from this vantage point, adding to the area's allure.

Ttangkkut Marine Natural History Museum (땅끝해양자연사박물관)

Ttangkkut Marine Natural History Museum (땅끝해양자연사박물관)

18.8Km    2021-02-22

5-4, Jungdaedong-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-2110

The Ttangkkeut Marine History Museum houses approximately 25,000 specimens with 40,000 pieces on display including shellfish, coral, fish, mammals, crustaceans, fossils, reptiles, and insects from around the world, making it the most diverse collection of items in the southern region. Visitors can take part in ecological activities to learn more about phenomenal and rare marine resources and cultures.

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

Cheonghaepogu Filming Set (완도 청해포구촬영장)

19.1Km    2024-10-31

1161-8 Cheonghaejinseo-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

Located beside the sea, this filming location boasts a port. It became the leading shooting site for popular movies such as "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," "The Pirates," and the drama "The Slave Hunters." Experience wearing costumes with the beautiful South Sea and traditional Korean villages as a backdrop, play traditional folk games, and participate in agricultural ecology experience programs.

Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri (우항리 공룡화석자연사유적지)

Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri (우항리 공룡화석자연사유적지)

19.4Km    2021-06-01

234, Gongnyongbangmulgwan-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5324

The Tracksite of Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and Birds in Uhang-ri is where the world's most intricate fossil footprints of dinosaurs and birds were discovered. The track site was designated as a Natural Monument for its significance and serves as an educational site for studying earth science and dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period. There is a museum that has on display 447 materials related to fossils, including actual fossil pieces of an Allosaurus, along with exhibitions dedicated to giant dinosaurs, sea reptile, and birds.

Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum (해남공룡박물관)

Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum (해남공룡박물관)

19.4Km    2021-01-14

234, Gongnyongbangmulgwan-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5949

Following the discovery of a dinosaur footprint within the region in 1992, Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum was founded to promote the area's significance as a fossil site. The museum provides materials and exhibitions related to dinosaurs as well as Ulhang-ri as a natural heritage site.