Gangjin Celadon Festival (강진청자축제)

8.9 Km 34650 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)

8.9 Km 16040 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.

Bichwie Muldeulda Gallery Cafe (비취에물들다)

8.9 Km 0 2024-01-11

20-16 Cheongjachon-gil, Daegu-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do

Gangjin is a historic place that produced celadon from the late Unified Silla period to the end of the Goryeo period. Bichwie Muldeulda Gallery Cafe is a celadon-themed gallery café run by Kim Bo-bae, who comes from a family of ceramic craftsmen and runs the ceramic craft store Gukbo, which is connected to the café. The Goryeo Celadon Museum is also nearby. This café makes coffee using a celadon coffee grinder and serves it in a celadon mug. Visitors can also enjoy a celadon hand painting experience and a potter's wheel experience here. Items made from the experience program will be be baked in a kiln and delivered through parcel service. The experience takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

Sottitgi (소띳기)

9.0 Km 90 2021-03-26

160-12, Haenam-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-5580

It is a store specializing in grilled Hanwoo (Korean beef). This restaurant's signature menu is grilled sirloin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo (고산 윤선도 유적지)

9.0 Km 34066 2024-02-20

135 Nogudang-gil, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seondo is a memorial site dedicated to Gosan Yun Seondo (1587-1671), a government official and literary figure of the Joseon dynasty. Nogudang is the house where Yun Seondo lived, built in the 15th century. There is also a museum displaying numerous hanok and artifacts. It is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by large ginko trees and forests.

Haetae Sikdang (해태식당)

9.8 Km 0 2024-02-16

6 Seoseongan-gil, Gangjin-eup, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do

Haetae Sikdang specializes in Namdo-style hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), with the Haetae jeongsik (Haetae set menu) being the sole offering on its menu. This nutritious array of dishes is prepared using ingredients sourced from the rich natural environment of Gangjin. The selection of food varies seasonally, featuring Gangjin daehap (hard clams) in spring, minmul jangeo (freshwater eel) in summer, jeoneo (gizzard shad) and odori (raw shrimp) in autumn, and maesaengiguk (seaweed fulvescens soup) in winter, ensuring a diverse and fresh dining experience throughout the year.

Gangjin Night Dream (강진 나이트 드림)

10.0 Km 126 2020-07-09

5, Boeun-ro 4-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-434-6999

Gangjin Night Dream is a tourism content developed to provide night tours in Gangjin. From walking tours to busking performances, flying wish lanterns, and more, visitors can experience various activities all in one package.

Birthplace of Yeongnang (강진영랑생가)

10.0 Km 18614 2019-08-10

15, Yeongnangsaengga-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3185

Kim Yun-sik was born on this site on January 16, 1903 as the first-born of two sons and three daughters. Under the pen name Yeongnang, he was active in literature until his death on September 29, 1950. Among the 80 poems he published, more than 60 were written in this place where he lived a life resisting Japanese imperialism and refusing to change his name to a Japanese name. After he moved to Seoul in 1948, his birthplace was resold several times, but the county of Gangjin-gun bought it in 1985 to restore it to its original state with a thatched-roof. The site features many of the poet’s writing materials and the site has a small well, camellia trees, jangdokdae (a platform where large clay pots used for storing food are kept), persimmon trees, and a peony garden.

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak (원조장수통닭)

10.1 Km 18529 2020-02-29

295, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-535-1003

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak is a specialty resaturant that has been serving Korean chicken for over 25 years. It is located on the way to Daeheungsa Temple.

Haemulbate Noneun Dak (해물밭에노는닭)

10.1 Km 103 2021-03-26

291, Gosan-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-533-5311

A Korean chicken-based course menu is served. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs.

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