Gangjin Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사 (강진))

17.2 Km 10393 2020-04-04

145, Baengnyeonsa-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-432-0837

The original name of Baengnyeonsa Temple was Mandeoksa Temple, said to have been built by Preceptor Muyeom during the reign of Silla King Munseong. Later, Preceptor Wonmyo rebuilt it in the old site during the reign of King Huijong (7th year) during the Goryeo period. He gained fame as Baengnyeongyeolsa so the temple began to be called Baengnyeonsa Temple. Baengnyeongyeolsa has produced eight preceptors of Goryeo and flourished throughout 120 years. In addition, the area is famous as the place where Dasan Jeong Yak-yong and Master Hyejang connected and developed companionship regardless of religious and age differences during Jeong was exiled to Gangjin.

The temple’s most popular attraction is Forest of Common Camellias, designated as Natural Monument No. 151. The Camellia trees, skirting the road to the temple, make up a forest covering the area of 9,917 ㎡ over the ruined Haenghotoseong Earthen Fortification next to a memorial stone. In the forest, four stupas of Goryeo and Joseon Era are scattered like hide-and-seek. The forest features a tranquil ambience all year long even in daytime, thanks to the thick, green leaves. From November, the camellia flowers are in full bloom and the forest becomes red, beautiful enough to inspire visitors. After passing the forest on the way to Dasan Chodang, visitors can glimpse a colony of tea fields and wild tea produced by Baengnyeonsa Temple. The mountain where Baengnyeonsa Temple is situated has had wild tea fields grown from Goryeo Era so that it was called "Dasan." For this reason, Jeong Yak-yong’s pen name is "Dasan" which holds the valuable meaning of his banishment here.

Da hyang so ckuk [Korea Quality] / 다향소축 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.7 Km 11358 2020-09-10

7-5, Dasanchodang 1-gil Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-3616-0360

'Dahyang Sochuk is a traditional Korean guesthouse with 70 years history located near the entrance to Dasan Chodang (Dasan Jeong Yakyong Historical Site) in Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do. The guesthouse is like a folk museum where guests get to see the items that Korean ancestors actually used. One of the advantages of staying at Dahyang Sochuk is that you can have all the green tea you want because there are wild green tea plants growing around the building. The areas around the guesthouses are decorated with unique bonsai trees and flowers all seasons for the guests to enjoy. All the rooms are coated with red clay and furnished with naturally dyed linens, both of which are healthy for the body while very smooth to the touch and aromatic. Right before winter, an array of potted chrysanthemums is placed along the entranceway, making you forget the cold weather for a moment. All in all, it’s a great place to stay and relax amid nature.

Dasan Chodang (Historic Site Related to Jeong Yak-yong) (다산초당 (다산 정약용 유적지))

17.9 Km 20200 2023-06-19

68-35, Dasanchodang-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3911

Dasan Chodang is the house where Jeong Yak-yong (pen-name Dasan, 1762-1836) lived during his exile. He was a scholar of the late Joseon dynasty and is noted for his great contributions to the development of practical learning in Korea. After he was expelled to Ganjin for writing a secret letter of appeal for religious freedom, which later was named ‘the Hwang Sa-yeong Baekseo’, he lived in the house for 18 years while studying practical learning (‘Silhak’ in Korean). Most of his famous books were written in Dasan Chodang. While walking along a road near Dasan Chodang, you can see the Cheonilgak pavilion, which offers a great view of beautiful Gangjin Bay. Not far from Dasan Chodang is the Dasan Museum, where visitors can learn about the life of Dasan.

Dalbit Hanok Experience Byeolyu Punggyeong[Korea Quality] / 달빛한옥체험 별유풍경[한국관광 품질인증]

18.0 Km 1 2024-04-04

32 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam-do
+82-10-2038-7755

Dalbit Hanok Experience Byeolyu Punggyeong is a hanok accommodation built using natural materials, such as red clay, cypress, and soil. It is located in the inner alley of Dalbit Hanok Village in Gangjin, Jeonnam-do. There are two guest rooms, Pine Scent and Cypress Tree, where thick cypress logs are placed to softly exude the aroma of phytoncide, and the living room with hanging rafters has wooden furniture to provide a sense of comfort and coziness. The yard is adorned with colorful flowers. Breakfast is served with vegetables grown in the garden that are pollution-free.

Yeorakjae [Korea Quality] / 여락재 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.0 Km 0 2022-03-31

38, Dalbithanok-gil, Seongjeon-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2633-7727

Yeorakjae is a hanok accommodation in Ganjin Dalbit Hanok Village at the south bottom of Wolchulsan Mountain. “Yeorakjae” means “being merry together.” It lets guests recover the joy of daily life that they might have forgotten while being occupied, through the space of ‘hanok.’ The owner of Yeorakjae designed the house herself after she moved from city to the village because she loves hanok. The house was finished with woods and earth following the tradition, and furnished with a modern interior. There are two rooms, Full Moon and New Moon. Full Moon has a living room and an upper floor. The spacious living room can be versatile. You may read a book on the bean bag in front of the shelf filled with books, or drink a cup of tea looking at the window. New Moon has an upper floor with a large window and an attic. The beam projector and the AI speaker installed in the room help you take a comfortable rest. The breakfast cooked with vegetables from the family garden is served, and the welcome tea greets every guest.

Haerodang[Korea Quality] / 해로당[한국관광 품질인증]

18.0 Km 0 2023-09-01

57 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-9417-7517

Haerodang is a hanok accommodation located in Gangjin Dalbit Hanok Village in Boseong, Jeollanam-do. There are three rooms made of red clay scented with the aroma of cypress trees. The Sunset room is the largest room and has a toenmaru (narrow wooden porch) from which you can view the ridge of Wolchulsan Mountain. Sandeuljeong is the coolest during the summer, but it is extremely cold during the winter, therefore it is not operated during the winter months. There is a beautiful pavilion, an outdoor table, and a rocking swing in the yard. Breakfast is provided at no charge.

Bogeumjari[Korea Quality] / 보금자리[한국관광 품질인증]

18.0 Km 2 2023-09-01

55 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4714-1951

Bogeumjari is a cozy accommodation located in Gangjin Dalbit Hanok Village, Boseong, Jeollanam-do. It has two rooms, one of which is a Gudeul room, an underfloor heated room heated by wood burning in the furnace and with walls made of cypress. The Numaru room has a separate door leading to the outer numaru and pavilion. Sitting on the pavilion in the middle of the yard, you can see the ridge of Wolchulsan Mountain and the green tea fields in the distance. Welcome tea, refreshments, and complimentary breakfast are provided.

Dalbit Smile [Korea Quality] / 달빛미소 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.1 Km 18 2024-04-04

49 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam-do
+82-10-7749-0887

Dalbit Miso (‘Moonlight Smile’) is a hanok guest house in Dalbit Hanok Village, Gangjin, Jeonnam-do. All three guestrooms are Korean-style with ondol underfloor heating, are decorated with folk paintings and old-time furniture, and exude coziness. The Dalbit Room has numaru(a raised floor), while the Miso Room has a jjongmaru(wooden veranda); from here guests will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Wolchulsan National Park and the scent rising from the green tea fields. The guest house offers a hearty breakfast. Baegundong Garden and Wolchulsan National Park are 5-10 minutes away by car.

Nestle for You and I[Korea Quality] / 너와 나의 둥지[한국관광 품질인증]

18.1 Km 0 2023-08-31

42-1 , Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-7608-2973

Nestle for You and I is a hanok accommodation located in Dalbit Hanok Village in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do. It has a spacious living room and yard with plenty of room for children to play, and the toenmaru (narrow wooden porch) under the eaves offers a great vantage point for viewing the hanok yard and the surrounding nature of Gangjin. There are three guest rooms: Haetnim and Dalnim come with a numaru (balcony-like raised veranda), and the detached building is equipped with a TV and refrigerator. There is a fireplace in the living room where you can enjoy a hearty, complimentary breakfast.

Dalbit Hanok Suryuhwagae [Korea Quality] / 달빛한옥 수류화개 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.1 Km 0 2022-03-31

5, Dalbithanok-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4140-4884

Located in Gangjin Dalbit Hanok Village, Suryuhwagae is an accommodation in a form of a traditional Korean housing that stands in front of magnificent Wolchulsan Mountain and filled with green tea aroma that lingers from the breeze coming from Wolchulsan Dawon (tea plantation). The warm ambiance makes guests feel as if visiting a relative’s house in the countryside. The picturesque scenery of the hanok with a yard filled with flowers is surely impressive. The owner serves welcome tea when guests arrive. There are only two guest rooms: Byeolbit Room and Dalbit Room. The two rooms are good for two and three guests, respectively, or can be booked together to enjoy the whole hanok without other guests. Both rooms each have a numaru (hanok balcony) and a private bathroom. Through the numaru window, guests can enjoy the view of the grass yard and the starry sky at night. Guests are served healthy Korean food as complimentary breakfast. The owner prepares a healthy meal with crops picked from the garden.

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