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The restored thatched house and garden at poet Kim Yeong-rang's birthplace in Gangjin
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Yeongrang Birthplace

강진 영랑생가

The restored thatched birthplace of modern poet Kim Yeong-rang, preserving the well, camellia, crocks, persimmon tree and peonies associated with his life and poems. The current record lists 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and year-round opening, but interiors, events and seasonal flowers remain separate checks. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Korean map search · 전남광주통합특별시 강진군 강진읍 영랑생가길 15 강진 영랑생가
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    RegionGangjin · Jeonnam
    Korean map search전남광주통합특별시 강진군 강진읍 영랑생가길 15 강진 영랑생가
    Regular closureNone listed · open year-round

    Events, conservation and room-specific controls can still affect access.

    Exact arrival15 Yeongrangsaengga-gil, Gangjin-eup, Gangjin

    Free parking is listed.

    Literary contextRestored birthplace of poet Kim Yeong-rang

    The well, crocks, camellia, persimmon tree and peonies connect the garden to his life and poems.

    Interior boundaryGrounds opening does not guarantee entry to every room

    Follow barriers and ask before photographing documents or interiors.

    Photo scopeReal restored thatched buildings, stone-edged garden and mature trees at Yeongrang Birthplace

    It does not prove today's interior access, interpretation, event, flower condition or parking space.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Use the current street address

      The audited coordinate was updated slightly with the current tourism record; use 15 Yeongrangsaengga-gil rather than a broad search for the poet.

    2. 02
      Walk the house and garden quietly

      The birthplace is listed year-round, but conserved rooms, interpretation, events and group visits can affect the usable route.

    3. 03
      Check the garden season

      Camellias, peonies and the persimmon tree are historically meaningful, but no bloom, fruit or garden condition is guaranteed by the opening calendar.

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    Gangjin Bay

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    Baekundong Garden · Gangjin

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    Gangjin Byeongyeong Village Old Walls

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is the birthplace open throughout the year?

    The current record lists year-round opening from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but dated events and conservation work can still affect access.

    Are the peonies always in flower?

    No. The plants are part of the historic garden, but bloom timing and condition are seasonal and weather-dependent.

    Are the operating details for Yeongrang Birthplace live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Yeongrang Birthplace

    The restored thatched birthplace of modern poet Kim Yeong-rang, preserving the well, camellia, crocks, persimmon tree and peonies associated with his life and poems. The current record lists 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and year-round opening, but interiors, events and seasonal flowers remain separate checks. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Yeongrang Birthplace

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    The restored thatched birthplace of modern poet Kim Yeong-rang, preserving the well, camellia, crocks, persimmon tree and peonies associated with his life and poems. The current record lists 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and year-round opening, but interiors, events and seasonal flowers remain separate checks. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionGangjin · Jeonnam
    Korean map search전남광주통합특별시 강진군 강진읍 영랑생가길 15 강진 영랑생가
    Current listed hours9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Regular closureNone listed · open year-roundEvents, conservation and room-specific controls can still affect access.
    Exact arrival15 Yeongrangsaengga-gil, Gangjin-eup, GangjinFree parking is listed.
    Literary contextRestored birthplace of poet Kim Yeong-rangThe well, crocks, camellia, persimmon tree and peonies connect the garden to his life and poems.
    Interior boundaryGrounds opening does not guarantee entry to every roomFollow barriers and ask before photographing documents or interiors.
    Photo scopeReal restored thatched buildings, stone-edged garden and mature trees at Yeongrang BirthplaceIt does not prove today's interior access, interpretation, event, flower condition or parking space.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Yeongrang BirthplaceChecked September 8, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before the central-Gangjin visit

      Use the current street address

      The audited coordinate was updated slightly with the current tourism record; use 15 Yeongrangsaengga-gil rather than a broad search for the poet.

    2. 02
      Within 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

      Walk the house and garden quietly

      The birthplace is listed year-round, but conserved rooms, interpretation, events and group visits can affect the usable route.

    3. 03
      Before planning flowers

      Check the garden season

      Camellias, peonies and the persimmon tree are historically meaningful, but no bloom, fruit or garden condition is guaranteed by the opening calendar.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Read one short translated poem before arrival if English interpretation is important to the visit.
    • Keep voices low and follow barriers around the restored house, well and garden features.
    • Do not schedule a peony or camellia photograph without a current seasonal report.
    • Search “전남광주통합특별시 강진군 강진읍 영랑생가길 15 강진 영랑생가” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    Nearby in the same area

    Sauijae Market Street

    A reconstructed inn-and-market setting around the first Gangjin residence of exiled scholar Jeong Yak-yong, including Dongmun Maebanga and a hanok experience space. It is listed 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and year-round, but meals, performances, lodging and hands-on programmes are separately scheduled.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Gangjin Bay

    A large tidal bay and protected wetland landscape supporting reed beds, shellfish and migratory birds. This coordinate is one published shore anchor rather than the whole bay or the ecology-park entrance, so choose a named access and recheck tide, heat, wind and boardwalk condition.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Baekundong Garden · Gangjin

    A preserved scholar's retreat below Wolchulsan where streams, woodland, bamboo, pavilions and a winding watercourse form a historic Honam garden. It is listed continuously accessible and year-round, but rural roads, slippery paths, weather and conservation controls still decide the usable route.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Gangjin Byeongyeong Village Old Walls

    A lived-in village preserving roughly two-metre earth-and-stone walls and distinctive angled masonry associated locally with Hendrick Hamel's stay. The lanes are listed continuously accessible, but homes remain private: keep voices low, use public routes and ask before photographing residents.

    Check live transit before combining

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is the birthplace open throughout the year?

    The current record lists year-round opening from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but dated events and conservation work can still affect access.

    Are the peonies always in flower?

    No. The plants are part of the historic garden, but bloom timing and condition are seasonal and weather-dependent.

    Are the operating details for Yeongrang Birthplace live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Yeongrang Birthplace · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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