The hometown of Wangin Baksa (Wangin the Great Scholar) is located at the foot of Munpilbong Peak to the east of Gurim Village. Due to Wangin’s importance and contributions to Korean history, this historical attraction is preserved and maintained in honor of his memory and achievements. Seonggidong is the official birthplace of Wangin (marked by the Yuheobi memorial monument) and is also home to Seongcheon, the well Wangin is believed to have drunk from. Halfway up Wolchulsan Mountain are Chaekgul, Munsanjae and Yangsajae where Wangin is said to have studied as well as nurtured local pupils. To commemorate the significance of these areas, a memorial is held every March at Munsanjae and Yansanjae. In front of Chaekgul is a statue of Wangin which is said to symbolize his benevolent character. Just west of Seonggidong is Doljeonggogae, a hill from which it is believed Wangin made a sorrowful look back at his countrymen before leaving for Japan. Wangin departed for Japan from Sangdaepo, which at the time was an international trading port. The renowned Baekje scholar was beginning his journey at the request of Japanese Emperor Eungshin. He took with him ten books on the Analects of Confucius and a book of Cheonjamun, a text of one thousand Chinese characters. Over time, he earned the trust of the emperor and became instructor to the crown prince. Wangin is well-known for his part in the development of Japanese culture and his name appears often in Japanese history. Wangin educated beyond textbooks and made great contributions to the development of arts, crafts and music and is revered as the originator of Japan’s Asuka culture. This historic site was originally reconstructed from 1985 to 1987 and is continually receiving improvements to improve accessibility for visitors.
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- Parking Fees Large Vehicles 2 500 Won Mid-sized More Than 9 Passengers 000 Small 1
- Admission Fees Adults Ages 19-64 1 000 Won Teenagers 13-18 800 Children 7-12 500 Br Free Admission Preschoolers 6 Or Younger Senior Citizens 65 Older
- Available Facilities Yeongwolgwan Information On Waningin S Achievements And Contributions To The Baekje Dynasty Display. Second Floor Houses Video Room Exhibition Hall. Br Statue Of Wangin Reliefs Depicting Life A Total Six Artworks Chronicling Great Scholar. Bongseondae Variety Events Festivals Held At Historic Site Wangin. Sinseon Taegeuk Garden Tombstone Replica Burial In Hirakata Japan. In Celebration 10th Anniversary Culture Festival Was Decorated With Blue Yellow Dragons. The Two Dragons Symbolize Co-existence Korea Wolak-ru Pavilion Rampart Suiseki Exhibition Hall More Than 700 Suiseki Contributed By Park Chan-dae Yeongam Are Mangujeong Rest Area. Aehyang Suseok - Visitors Can Relax Take A Break Here Within Site. Choe Ji-mong Meritorious Retainer Goryo Dynasty Hongsalmun Gate Jemyeongdang Baekjemun Other Facilities Store Viewing Deck
- Restrooms Available
- Inquiry and guidance 82-61-470-6643
- Parking facilities Available 150 Parking Spaces
- Hours of operation Summer 09 00-18 00 Winter 00-17
location
440 Wangin-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do