Dasan Chodang in Gangjin

Dasan Chodang, on the slopes of Mandeoksan in Gangjin, recalls scholar Jeong Yak-yong's study and writing during exile. The Korea Tourism Organization describes his friendship with Buddhist monk Hyejang, a path towards Baengnyeonsa Temple and uneven ground with stones and tree roots. The present tiled-roof structure is a restoration, not the original thatched building from his exile.

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Dates / opening window: Current opening hours, closures and admission prices are not established by the checked official route guide. Verify with Gangjin tourism information (+82-61-430-3114) or the site operator before visiting. Baengnyeonsa Temple and the Dasan Museum are separate sites with separate rules.
Location: 68-35 Dasanchodang-gil, Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
Getting there / returning: An older Korea Tourism Organization route mentions a rural bus from Gangjin Terminal toward Mangho. Current routes, timetables and the uphill approach remain unverified. The path up to Dasan Chodang is steep and uneven, with rocks and exposed roots; it is not a level barrier-free route.

Address: 68-35 Dasanchodang-gil, Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
Nearby transit: An older Korea Tourism Organization route mentions a rural bus from Gangjin Terminal toward Mangho. Current routes, timetables and the uphill approach remain unverified. The path up to Dasan Chodang is steep and uneven, with rocks and exposed roots; it is not a level barrier-free route.
Hours: Current opening hours, closures and admission prices are not established by the checked official route guide. Verify with Gangjin tourism information (+82-61-430-3114) or the site operator before visiting. Baengnyeonsa Temple and the Dasan Museum are separate sites with separate rules.

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A wooden building bearing the sign 茶山草堂 is surrounded by trees.

Why it matters now

This is an enduring heritage outing connecting late-Joseon scholarship with temple culture. In November the daylight window is shorter, and rain or frost may make the trail slippery. No seasonal flowering or special event is guaranteed.

Why go

Explore the landscape behind Jeong Yak-yong's writings and the story of conversations over tea with Hyejang along the path to Baengnyeonsa. Because parts of the route are steep, choose a walk suited to your mobility rather than assuming the whole route is easy.

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Getting thereAn older Korea Tourism Organization route mentions a rural bus from Gangjin Terminal toward Mangho. Current routes, timetables and the uphill approach remain unverified. The path up to Dasan Chodang is steep and uneven, with rocks and exposed roots; it is not a level barrier-free route.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗68-35 Dasanchodang-gil, Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Current opening hours, closures and admission prices are not established by the checked official route guide. Verify with Gangjin tourism information (+82-61-430-3114) or the site operator before visiting. Baengnyeonsa Temple and the Dasan Museum are separate sites with separate rules.

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