Following the Path of Jang Bogo in Cheonghaejin

This itinerary takes you on a journey to trace General Jang Bogo. Explore the remnants of the Unified Silla maritime military base at the Cheonghaejin Historic Site, learn about Jang Bogo and his maritime trade activities at the Jang Bogo Memorial Hall located right in front of the historic site, and revisit the emotions of the drama Emperor of the Sea at the Wando Sosepo Open Film Set. The next day, head to Wando Passenger Terminal to visit Cheongsando Island, a designated Cittaslow (Slow City), and explore Dang-ri Village, famous as the filming location for the drama Spring Waltz and the movie Seopyeonje.

Along the way

1. 1

   Jangjwa Village

   장좌마을

   The heart of a 21st-century maritime kingdom carrying on the legacy of Jang Bogo, this historic site honors Maritime King Jang Bogo, who dominated the seas of Northeast Asia during the Unified Silla period, and his Cheonghaejin base. Notable sites include Cheonghaejinseong Fortress, Jang Bogo Shrine, and Beophwasa Temple. It can also serve as an experiential fishing ground, drawing anglers from across the country every September and October for its famous black porgy fishing. MoreLess

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   Jang Bogo Memorial Hall

   장보고기념관

   Built on the former site of Cheonghaejin to honor the achievements of General Jang Bogo and inspire a spirit of maritime pioneering, this memorial hall sheds light on his pioneering spirit and provides evidence of the Wando-born general's historical reality through archaeological materials and literary records from Korea, China, and Japan. The permanent exhibition is divided into four zones—Roots, Formation, Empire, and Voyage—delivering a message that inherits Jang Bogo's life, Northeast Asian maritime trade, and maritime pioneering spirit to pioneer a new maritime era in the 21st century. MoreLess

   

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   Lunch (Eoga Japanese Restaurant)

   점심식사(어가일식)

   Eoga is an authentic Japanese restaurant situated at Wando Trade Port, located behind Cheonghae Oil along the coastal road heading toward the Wando-gun Fisheries Cooperative. Its signature menu item is the full-course Eoga Set Meal. Guests can also enjoy a variety of other dishes, including tuna, nigiri sushi, fish soup, and braised fish. MoreLess

   

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   Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock

   범바위

   Passing Eup-ri toward Gweondeok-ri, Beombawi Rock of Cheonggye-ri appears before your eyes. After gazing at it for a moment, head toward the sea fishing ground in Gweondeok-ri, where waves surging from the South China Sea have carved towering cliffs that offer a refreshing sight for both the eyes and heart. Climbing up Beombawi Rock from here reveals Yeoseodo Island to the south and Jeju-do Island faintly floating far in the distance, while Deoku, Hwangje, Jangdo, Wondo, Chodo, and Geomundo islands unfold refreshingly to the east. MoreLess

   

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   Cheongsan Jiri Beach (Jiri Cheongsong Beach)

   청산 지리해수욕장(지리청송해변)

   Jiri Beach is the representative beach of Cheongsan-myeon and is considered one of the beaches with the most beautiful sunsets in Korea. A white sand beach spanning 100 meters in width and 1 kilometer in length stretches out in front, while about 500 ancient pine trees over 200 years old provide cool shade on the back slope. At dusk, the sun dipping to the west of the dotted islands is so vivid that its intense red hue seems almost black against the sea. Cheongsando Island is Korea's largest sea fishing destination, abundantly stocked with premium fish species such as sea bream, grouper, and rockfish. MoreLess

   

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