Introduction:
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 expell

Directions * Take a bus for Gangjin at Central City Express Bus Terminal (from 07:30 to 17:00, 6 times a day and the journey takes 5hours.) * Take a local bus for Mangho or Songhak at Gangjin-gun Terminal (10-15 minute walk from Express Bus Terminal) → Get off at Dasan Chodang (The bus runs 12 times a day. First bus 06:30; last bus 19:15 and the journey takes 20 minutes.)
Tel:
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Information:
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 renowned 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.
Telephone: +82-61-430-3312

Current:
Status [Relics of Jeong Yakyong] Historic Site No.
107 (Designated on January 21, 1963) Hiking Course Baengnyeonsa Temple path (0.8 km) / 30 minutes on foot Duration 1 hour Admission Fees Free of charge Korean Info.
Service Cultural heritage expert guide service is always available. Pets Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times.

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Where is Dasan Chodang

 68-35, Dasanchodang-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
전라남도 강진군 도암면 다산초당길 68-35 (도암면)
    
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