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Top 10 places to visit in Gijang, Busan
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist attractions that showcase the diverse charms of Gijang, Busan.
The list is based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings and includes attractions with unique natural scenery, interesting history and culture, and a variety of activities.
If you want to spend special time with your loved ones, refer to this list and create great memories. Hope you have a nice trip!
Ilgwang Beach
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Introduction to Ilgwang Beach
Ilgwang Beach is a beach located in Gijang-gun and is so beautiful that it is considered one of the eight scenic spots of Gijang.
The sandy beach extends in a circle, starting from where the Icheon River and Icheonpo meet, all the way to the Hakri fishing estuary.
Old pine trees that are hundreds of years old were growing around the white sandy beach, but now they have disappeared.
And in Hakri Village, located at the right end of the white sand beach, as the name suggests, cranes used to fly in groups over old pine trees, but these sights have also disappeared.
In addition, in the middle of the white sand beach, there is Samseong University, where three saints from the late Goryeo Dynasty, Jeong Mong-ju, Lee Saek, and Lee Sun-in, are said to have visited.
Nearby tourist attractions include Guksudang, Namsan Beacon Mound, and Hwanghak University.
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Ilgwang Beach basic information
Website https://www.gijang.go.kr
Operating hours 09:00~18:00 (available during opening hours)
Parking facilities available
Jangansa Temple (Busan)
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Introduction to Jangansa Temple (Busan)
Jangansa Temple is an ancient temple located at the foot of Bulgwangsan Mountain (659m).
It was founded by Monk Wonhyo and was called Ssanggyesa Temple before being renamed Jangansa Temple in 809.
The history of the Goryeo Dynasty is unclear, and it is said that it was rebuilt in 1638 after being burned down during the Japanese invasions of Korea in 1592.
A total of 10 tangible cultural assets designated by Busan City, such as Myeongjeonjeon and Eungjinjeon, monuments designated by Busan City, and folk materials designated by Busan City, are stored within the precincts.
Nearby tourist attractions include the Fisheries Science Museum, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, and the Gori Nuclear Power Plant Exhibition Hall.
Jangansa Temple (Busan) Basic Information
Homepage Gijang Cultural Tourism https://www.gijang.go.kr/tour
Visit Busan https://www.visitbusan.net
Operating hours : sunrise to sunset
Parking facilities available (approximately 200 small vehicles)
Open all year round on days off
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (Busan)
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Introduction to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (Busan)
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was founded in 1376 by Master Naong, the royal preceptor of King Gongmin. It is one of the three great Avalokitesvara sacred sites in Korea, and is a place where the sea, dragons, and Avalokitesvara Buddha are in harmony. It contains a deeper meaning of faith than any other place, and is famous as a place where anyone who prays sincerely will receive a dream and have their wish come true.
It was destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasions of Korea, and rebuilt by Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s.
In 1974, the monk Jeongam became the head priest of this temple and prayed to restore it to Avalokitesvara. He prayed for 100 days. He said he saw Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva dressed in white ascending to heaven riding a dragon in a dream, so the name of the temple was changed to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. I dreamed it.
Existing buildings include Daeungjeon, Gulbeopdang, Yongwangdang (Yonggungdan), Beomjonggak, and Yosachae.
The main hall was rebuilt by abbot Jeongam in the 1970s.
The cave hall next to Daeungjeon is called Mireukjeon and has been enshrining a seated stone Buddha of Maitreya since its founding. It is called Deungnambul because it is said that if a person without descendants prays, he or she will obtain descendants.
In front of the main hall, there is a three-story stone pagoda with four lions.
Originally, there was a 3m high rock (Mireuk Rock) on this site, but as the temple became ruins during the Japanese invasions of Korea and was destroyed during the Korean War during the construction of a coastal guard network, Jeongam collected rubble and repaired the damaged rock wall in 1990 to build this stone pagoda. Seven Buddhist relics brought from Sri Lanka were enshrined.
In addition, the single stone statues include the Haesugwan Eumdae Buddha, which is about 10 meters high, which is the largest stone statue in Korea, and the Yaksha Tathagata Buddha, also known as the East Sea Gatbawi Buddha.
At the entrance to the temple, there is a traffic safety prayer tower and 108 stairs. There is a statue of Bodhidharma at the beginning of the stairs, and there is a legend that if you touch its nose and stomach, you will have a son.
* Things to see near Haedong Yonggungsa Temple * If you get off the parking lot and walk for 2 minutes, the sixty-gab zodiac signs of Eastern philosophy are enshrined, and the Traffic Stability Prayer Tower, which prays for safe driving for all of us, asks you to drive carefully.
Lee Gwang-soo's poem in Chunwon, which admires the scenery, and the famous poem by Naung Hwa-sang, who sang, "Cheongsan looks at me and tells me to live in silence, and the sky looks at me and tells me to live without spot," makes me reflect on myself once again, even if only for a moment.
When you pass the Yongmen Grottoes and go down the 108 stone steps, you will see the array of stone lanterns and the wide dark blue sea. It feels like you are entering a real dragon palace, and it is full of admiration and joy.
To the left is Baekho Rock, where the Yaksha Nyorae Stone Buddha is enshrined, and a little further is Ilchul Rock, where the sun first rises.
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (Busan) Basic Information
Homepage http://www.yongkungsa.or.kr
Operating hours 04:30~19:20
Open all year round on days off
Airborne Fishing Village Experience Village
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Introduction to Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Village
Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Village in Gijang-gun, Busan is adjacent to the clear and blue East Sea, and is in the spotlight as a resort for city residents due to its beautiful coastal scenery and natural natural scenery, so it has great potential for tourism development. It is located on the outskirts of Busan and is connected to Haeundae and Songjeong Beach. The Donghae Nambu Line and National Highway No. 14 pass through the center of Gijang-gun, making transportation very convenient.
The name of the village, Gongsu, comes from the fact that Gongsujeon (公須田) is located in this village.
Gongsujeon refers to a field prepared during the Goryeo Dynasty to cover the expenses of royal appointments at government offices and lodging and entertainment expenses for officials on business trips.
Gongsupo is also called Jaehyeonnamsimni (再現南十里) in the Gijanghyeon-eup site of Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam (東國輿地勝覽) created during the reign of King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty (1469), so the name Gongsu is old.
In the end, it was named Airborne because it was an airborne battle.
During the reign of Gwanghaegun of the Joseon Dynasty, it was an airborne fishing village experience village in Nam-myeon, Gijang-gun, but in 1914, when Gijang-gun was merged with Dongrae-gun, it became an airborne fishing village experience village in Sirang-ri, Gijang-myeon.
Mr. Hong and his wife Jang were the first to move in and live in the Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Village, and they pioneered the Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Village.
Therefore, later generations of villagers enshrine Grandpa Hong at Deungduam and Grandmother Jang at a shrine in the village, and hold ancestral rites twice a year on the 15th day of the lunar calendar and on the 15th of June for the well-being of the village.
Designated as a fishing village experience pilot village in 2001, it has a seaweed drying experience center, an acupressure trail, a fish experience center, and a wooden bridge walkway, as well as a traditional fishing method called dragnet catching fish by pulling the net on both sides from the beach, a female diver experience, and the intertidal zone. There are various experiential programs such as experiential programs, so visitors are constantly coming.
In addition, the 'Gijang Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Village Byeolsingut' is held every year. Byeolsingut is a ritual to pray for safety and a large catch when fishing, and is currently preserved as a traditional art.
It celebrated its 26th anniversary in 2011 and was held from February 5th to 10th.
The Airborne Fishing Village Experience Village is home to about 500 people from 140 households, most of whom are engaged in the fishing industry, including seaweed and kelp farming and fishing.
Although it is a small fishing village, it is a fishing village experience village with beautiful scenery and a variety of experiences.
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Basic information about Gongsu Fishing Village Experience Village
Homepage http://www.xn--ob0b66vnogvydg9bu8mura767c.kr/
Parking facility parking available
Daebyeon Village
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Introduction to Daebyeon Village
In Gijang, the home of anchovies, Daebyeon Village is considered the main producer of anchovies. Although Daebyeon Port is adjacent to the strong East Sea, it is a fishing village with a natural fishing port right in front of Jukdo Island, which naturally acts as a breakwater even when waves come in.
King anchovies are caught in Daebyeon Port in the spring, and the length of the anchovies is as much as 15cm.
Anchovy fishing boats that enter the port shake off the anchovies they have caught, and the sight of them shaking off the anchovies to the tune of a song is a symbolic scene that represents Daebyeon Port.
Daebyeon Village is a name that has been used since the mid-Joseon Dynasty. At that time, a scholar named Kim Seong-ryun had a description in his military diary called Ugii Daebyeonpo Munsaengwonga, and the long name Daedonggobyeonpo was shortened to Daebyeongpo and became Daebyeong Village.
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Basic information about Daebyeon Village
Website http://tour.busan.go.kr
Parking facility parking available
Imnang Beach
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Introduction to Imnang Beach
Since ancient times, it has been called Imrangpo along with Wolnae Beach.
It is said that the name Imrang comes from the two characters of the local residents: the beautiful pine forest (松林) and the silvery blue (波浪) sparkling in the moonlight.
In the Chaseongga, it is said, 'I hunt for mandarin fish in the Imrangcheon Stream, which runs in the peach blossom water, and as the moon rises above the eastern mountain, I sail in Wolho Lake.' Thus, the natural scenery of this place was praised.
Therefore, the scenery here is considered to be one of the eight scenic spots of Chaseong, and is said to be a scenic view of the moon and moon.
The coast here has wide stretches of snow-white sand.
There are many old pine trees around the white sand beach, forming a green forest like a folding screen.
Accordingly, people in the past also enjoyed fishing and playing in the clear water of Imrangcheon, and when the moon rose over the pine grove at night, they enjoyed boating while watching the moon in a small boat with their loved ones.
Today, this place has been renovated into a beautiful beach.
The beach is known as a pleasant resting place for local residents and outsiders in the summer.
In addition to the beach, there are many natural raw fish restaurants nearby, so you can enjoy the natural beauty and taste whenever you visit.
Nearby are Jangansa Temple and Myogwaneumsa Temple, one of the four major ancient temples in Gijang, making it a place where you can enjoy both education and relaxation for your children.
You can enjoy the beauty of train travel by taking the Donghae Nambu Line (get off at Wolnae Station) from Busan, and it is a perfect place to relax with family or lovers by car.
Imnang Beach basic information
Website https://www.gijang.go.kr/tour/
Parking facility parking available
Open all year round on days off
Gijanghyanggyo
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Introduction to Gijanghyanggyo
It was founded in 1440 (the 22nd year of King Sejong's reign) to enshrine and enshrine the memorial tablet of Hyeonyu (賢儒) and to provide local secondary education and edification for local residents.
It was destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasions of Korea, but was restored in 1617 by the local Confucian government, and the Daeseongjeon was renovated in 1974.
Existing buildings include Daeseongjeon, Myeongryundang, Dongjae, Seojae, Punghwaru, Sinsammun, and Sesimmun.
Daeseongjeon, which has three rooms on the front and two rooms on the sides with a gable roof, enshrines the memorial tablets of the five saints, the four sages of the Song Dynasty, and the 18 sages of Korea.
During the Joseon Dynasty, instructors taught students by receiving fields, slaves, and certificates from the government, but now the educational function has disappeared, and memorial services are held in the spring and fall, and incense is burned on the first day and the first full moon. , one Jeongyo (典校) and several funeral directors (掌議) are in charge of operation.
Gijanghyanggyo basic information
Homepage Gijang County Office https://www.gijang.go.kr/tour/
Cultural Heritage Administration http://www.cha.go.kr
Phone number 051-721-3287
Nine Mountain Forest
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Introduction to Nine Mountain Forest
This forest is located at the foot of Nine Mountain in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang, Busan, and is a place where you can encounter undamaged natural environment and ecology.
Artificial forests such as bamboo forests, cypress forests, cedar trees, and ginkgo trees, and natural forests including Geumgang pine trees that are 100 to 300 years old make up the Nine Mountain Forest.
The total area is a whopping 520,000 ㎡, and it is a private forest that has been maintained for about 400 years. For nature protection, only a limited number of people who have made a reservation in advance are allowed to enter.
Unlike amusement parks or amusement parks, viewing is possible only as long as it does not damage nature, but there are also forest experience and play programs for children, and you can also listen to forest explanations.
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Nine Mountain Forest Basic Information
Homepage http://www.ahopsan.com/
Operating hours 09:00~18:00
(Admission until 17:00)
Open all year round on days off
National Daleumsan Natural Recreation Forest
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Introduction to National Daleumsan Natural Recreation Forest
Daleumsan Mountain, 588 meters above sea level, is the first of the eight scenic spots in Gijang and one of the two famous mountains in Gijang-gun.
There is a huge rock on the top of Daleumsan Mountain that looks down like an eagle, so it is called Cwibong or Suribong.
Daleumsan National Recreational Forest is located at the western foot of Daleumsan Mountain. It is the first national natural recreation forest in Busan and is the best recreational forest where you can see and enjoy both the mountains and the sea.
It has accessibility and convenience, including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of the three major Gwaneumsa Temples in Korea, where you can see the sea water splashing beneath your feet, Ilgwang Beach, and the Gijangdaebyeon Anchovy Festival.
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Basic information about National Daleumsan Natural Recreation Forest
Website https://www.foresttrip.go.kr/indvz/main.do?hmpgId=0202
Operating hours [Accommodation] 15:00 on the same day ~ 11:00 the next day [Daily opening] 09:00 ~ 18:00
Parking facility parking available (44 cars)
Tuesday, a day off
Busan Healing Forest
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Introduction to Busan Healing Forest
For the first time in the Yeongnam region, a healing forest was created in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is a place where you can cultivate emotions and relax through various healing programs in a natural environment rich in negative ions and phytoncides.
Busan Healing Forest is 153ha in size and it takes about 40 minutes to walk around the central trail starting from the entrance visitor center.
Programs tailored to various audiences are operated and take place in the forest library, heart sharing area, forest healing yard, forest meditation area, pine wind bathing area, and prenatal education forest area created along the central trail.
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Busan Healing Forest Basic Information
Website https://www.busan.go.kr/green/hfprogram
This was an introduction to the top 10 places to visit in Gijang, Busan.
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