Dasan Chodang (Historic Site Related to Jeong Yak-yong)
다산초당 (다산 정약용 유적지) · Jeonnam · Hanok & folk villages
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.
| Type | Hanok & folk villages |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 68-35, Dasanchodang-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | 09:00-18:00 |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
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- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Gangjin Bay Dancing Reeds Festival
- Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026《꽃 사이 숨은 이야기》
