Gadeokdo
Gadeokdo is Busan's largest island, and there is a legend that it was formed when Mt. Bogae submerged under the sea and then re-emerged. Gadeokdo reminds one of the superb view of Haegeumgang because on the island unfolds innumerable mountains, starting with Mt. Yeondae, which has the highest peak (459.4m); because of the surrounding white sands that link Nulcha and Dongseon along the sea coast toward the northeast as well as the scenery of the beach in front of the prayer center; because beginning with the expansive gravel field and Yongduam of Daehang Saebaji toward the southeast, there unfolds the Dongbaek forest, the entire Woedong Island area, and curious rocks and stones that seem to have been cut around the area of Dongdoomal, Gadeokdo lighthouse; and because coming around the southwest, there are Woeyangpo sea bathing place, Dumoon's Sol Island that stretches in an elongated manner, Cheonsumal Nose Rock, etc.
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Daewongun Cheokhwa Monument
Location: Gangseogu Seongbukdong 344 (Within Cheonga Elementary School)
Date of Designation: February 1, 1993
This was built in the year of the tiger by Heungseong Daewongun during the latter Joseon era and was erected in the year of the ram. Originally, it was located in Gadeokpogu (presently, Seonchang) and now it is moved here. The size of the gravestone is 1.28m x 1.45m x 0.16m and on it is engraved 『洋夷侵犯 非戰則和 主和賣國 我戒萬年子孫』. This can be seen as a decree that warned the entire people of the country that "a refusal to fight against the western barbarians implies a wish to make peace with them, and let ten thousand generations of my descendants know that making such a peace is selling out on the country." This kind of Cheokhwa stone was set up in many different border regions of our country.
A War Monument of the Loyal Dead of 23 Brave Soldiers
Location: Between Gangseogu Cheonseongdong and Seongbukdong When it was set up: Memorial Day, 1992 The national cemetery located in Cheongadong is where the spirits of 23 who had died heroically in battle as young men who were from Gadeokdo at the time of the Korean War peacefully sleep. Here, to remember the 23 brave soldiers, a 'war monument of the war dead of 23 brave soldiers' has been erected. There is a tower that symbolizes the spirit of the brave military and there is engraved on it a commemorative poem to remember the patriotism of the spirits of the departed who served to defend the country. This is a commemorative monument to show a grateful heart while engaging in a meditation for the spirits of the proud sons and brothers of Gadeokdo, who died heroically in battle for the country in their youth, by stopping for a while here where one used to pass by without much thought previously.Cheonseong Jinseong Castle
Location: The entire area of Cheonseongdong No. 1613, Gangseogu
Date of Designation: March 10, 1989
Located on an important position along the sea route which people used to travel from Japan to Busan and Jinhae, this occupied a path of Japanese invasion from ancient times. When the Japanese caused an upheaval in Saryangjin in 1544 (39th year of king Joongjong), many saw the need to safeguard this place. Hence, a facility to protect the warships was built by setting up stones facing toward the sea and a place for suppression and protection were built and naval forces stationed. With ten thousand horses placed under the affiliation of Gadeokjin, when our naval forces attacked the Japanese fleets anchored at Angolpo during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, an important role was played by it as a rear camp. At one time, it fell to the Japanese forces but was later recovered. The circumference of the castle wall is 960m, its width is 4.5m, and its height is 3.5m, and it shows the patterns of fortification of mid Joseon era. On December 23, 1988, it was designated as Gyeongsang Namdo cultural heritage, but when it was incorporated to Gangseogu of Busan City on January 1, 1989, it was re-designated as Busan City Designated Cultural Heritage No. 34.
Bongsudae
Location: Gangseogu Cheonseongdong San 6-1
Bongsudae is located on the Yeondae peak, which is 459m above sea level and constitutes the highest ground on Gadeokdo. Though one cannot be certain of the year of its installation, it is believed that it took place around the time of king Euijong of Goryo dynasty. During the first year of Gwangmu in 1891, its main frame disappeared almost completely when the role of Bongsudae became obsolete throughout the country, but it was restored by Gangseogu on April 26, 1996. In terms of location, this is a seashore Yeonbyeon Bongsudae closest to Japan's Daema Island. As a secondary Ganbong belonging to the primary Dongraejikbong, this plays the role of meeting up with the Dongraejikbong line at Chungju by connecting to the Sahwarang Bongsudae to the west and then passing through Jinhae, Changwon, Changnyeong, Seongju, Chilgok, Gimcheon, Sangju, and Mungyeong. To the north, by connecting to the Bongsudae of Mt. Seonghwaye and then passing by Mt. Bunsan of Gimhae, Jinyoung, Susan, Milyang, Cheongdo, Gyeongsan, and Daegu, and arriving at the Seonghwangdang Bongsudae in Youngcheon, this plays the role of linking up with Dongraejikbong line. To the east, this communicates with Eungbongbongsu of Dadaepo. As such, the Bongsudae was located at the cutting edge of the country and served an important role
Camellia Seed Colony
Location: Daehangdong San No. 13-12, Gangseogu Region
Date of Designation: March 20, 1992
There are tens of thousands of wild camellia trees on an area of 24,000 above the sea cliff to the southeast of Gadeokdo. Among them are approximately 2,500 trees that are believed to be more than 150 years old. They blend in well with the fantastic stones and rocks to create a superb view. Camellia tree, which shows off an appearance of proud loneliness in the midst of the wind and cold snow sweeping down from the north during winter, begin to drop flower buds from mid January to mid April. Camellia tree displays its beauty and reaches its peak around this time and is an evergreen tree of a double seed leaf plant variety. It grows to a height of about 2m, a single flower blossoms at the end of each branch, its color is green, and the tree bears fruit in autumn. Although many camellia trees grow in the southern regions of our country, especially in this region that is called Adong Island of Cheongadong of Gangseogu, wild camellia grows naturally. The size of the region is the largest in the country. The leaves of the wild camellia trees of Gadeokdo have unusually bright shine, and their special features are that the shape of the small flowers is stout looking and the color is clear.
Woeyangpo Canon Quarters
The entire village of Woeyangpo was a place where the Japanese military command quarters was set up. Immediately prior to the Russo-Japanese Wars of May 27, 1905, as the command quarters of the Japanese military was set up here on May 7, our ancestors who lived here were forcibly expelled. The place was the first on the Korean peninsula to see a Japanese military base. Even today, there are substantial traces of their earlier presence, including a battery place, barracks, a materials warehouse, an antiaircraft observatory, an antiaircraft searchlight installation place, and a generator installation place. Along the coastline, gunpowder that has been sprayed to resist the allied forces is discovered even to this day, and a monument of the place of origin of the military command quarters that proves the year of setting up the base remains.
Gadeokdo Lighthouse
Location: Daehangdong San No. 13-2, Gangseogu
Date of Designation: August of 2003
Located at Daehangdong San No. 13-2, Gangseogu, the Gadeokdo Lighthouse was constructed in December of 1909 during the age of the Korean Empire. With a building area of 105.6 and a height of 9.2m for the light tower (octagonal), it had a grand exterior for its time. If we look closely at the architectural pattern, the style of the lighthouse tower is gothic, similar to lighthouse towers found in France. A protruding type, sloping front door made of wooden material, which fit well with the width of the entrance stairs, have been installed. The upper hanging board has engraved on it a pattern of plum flower, which is the symbol of the Joseon imperial household. As such, the lighthouse has a structure that integrates Korean, Japanese, and European architectural patterns. As one of the architectural edifices that first used the pattern/architectural material/method of decorative design of modern western architecture, the Gadeokdo Lighthouse retains most of its round shape in contrast to the majority of the many lighthouses built around the same time, which have their round shape considerably damaged. Hence, this is a cultural heritage that shows yet a greater worth as a cultural treasure, from the standpoint of history and architectural history.
To Noksan Ferry Terminal
- Use the city bus from Hadan subway station - Noksan Ferry Terminal (in front of the Small and Medium Business Administration)
From the Terminal to Gadeokdo
- Use the ferry (regular ferry)
- Arrival Port: Seonchang, Janghang, Dumun, Cheonseong, Daehang, Woeyangpo (Use the ferry that takes you closest to your destination)
- Noksan Ferry Terminal 051) 831-9664 Jinyoung Marine Transport Company
- On the Gadeokdo, use Cheongadong tour bus
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