Places
- First published
- Oct 26, 2026
Gyeongyeolsa Shrine
Gyeongyeolsa commemorates General Jeong Ji, noted for defending the Korean coasts against raiders in the late Goryeo period. The shrine and gates at his burial site were rebuilt in 1980.
- Address
- 922 Mangwol-dong, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (as shown on tourism detail page)
- Nearby transit
- Bunto and Jukgok stops, with Chunghyo 188 and Seokgok 87 buses, appear in the older official guidance; confirm current routes.
- Hours
- The source lists no regular closing day but does not give opening hours. The 10:30–16:30 tourist-interpretation window is not necessarily shrine access time.
The legacy official Gwangju tourism detail was checked on 25 October 2026. Because this is an older tourism portal, confirm current access and transport information before visiting.
Why go
Discover the story of General Jeong Ji and coastal defense in late Goryeo through the shrine setting.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereBunto and Jukgok stops, with Chunghyo 188 and Seokgok 87 buses, appear in the older official guidance; confirm current routes.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗922 Mangwol-dong, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (as shown on tourism detail page)
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →The source lists no regular closing day but does not give opening hours. The 10:30–16:30 tourist-interpretation window is not necessarily shrine access time.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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