With hidden gems awaiting to be discovered by you, the area of Ganggyeong has created some courses. Among those, you can find the Modern History Street. Which is one of the most popular trails. As all of its historic sites are near to each other. Allowing people to visit them on foot.
With that in mind, get ready to walk along streets full of history!
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The Official Residence of the Ganggyeong Public Commercial High Schoolโs Principal (๊ฐ๊ฒฝ๊ณต๋ฆฝ์์ ๊ณ ๋ฑํ๊ต ๊ต์ฅ ๊ด์ฌ)
The reason to why this official residence has a high value, is due to its structure. Since in 1931, the architectural style of Japanese houses changed from wood to brick. And this one is the perfect example. With its red bricks and the high gable roof. Which allow us to see the characteristics of school official residences in the 1920s and 30s. So as the modern housing techniques.
By the time I went, it was closed. So I recommend you to check in advance whether it has opened or not.
Address: 220 Gyebaek-ro, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Teacherโs Day Origin Monument(์ค์น์ ๋ ๋ฐ์์ง)
3 minutes away from the last spot
It was in Ganggyeong Girlsโ Middle School and High School where the Teacherโs Day originated in Korea. Being celebrated every year on May 15. To honor this memory, a memorial hall and a memorial monument were constructed.
Address: 48 Namgyo-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Auditorium of Jungang Elementary School (์ค์์ด๋ฑํ๊ต ๊ฐ๋น)
4 minutes away from the last spot
In order to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Jungang Elementary School, this auditorium was constructed in 1937. Being one of the few that features the typical auditorium structure among educational facilities in Koreaโs modern era. Due to that, it is now the Cultural Property No. 60.
To know more about this place, we recommend you to read the following article!
Jungang Elementary School Auditorium: Invaluable Piece of History
Address: 155 Jungang-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Former Yeonsudang Herbal Medicine Pharmacy (์ฐ์๋น ๊ฑด์ฌ ์ฝ๋ฐฉ)
5 minutes away from the last spot
Built in 1923, this is a two-story structure that combines both Korean and Japanese architectural styles. In other words, despite of being Korean, it has some characteristics of Japanese architecture. Specifically on the first floor. With its shading roof, materials and porch. Showing the transformation of hanok in modern era. But it is not only its beautiful exterior design what makes this place important, as it also had a role in history.
To read in depth about it, you can check the next article.
Former Yeonsudang Herbal Medicine Pharmacy in Ganggyeong
Address: 14 Ongnyeobong-ro 24beon-gil, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Daedong Electric Company (๋๋์ ๊ธฐ์ํ)
8 minutes away from the last spot
As many facilities were built due to the fast increase of population in Ganggyeong area, Daedong Electric Company was established to supply electricity to each of these facilities and households. Although it is not possible to enter this place, people like to visit just to appreciate the antique architecture.
Address: 57 Ongnyeobong-ro, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Ganggyeong Modern History Museum (๊ฐ๊ฒฝ์ญ์ฌ๊ด)
3 minutes away from the last spot
Before turning into a Modern History Museum, this red brick building used to be the Ganggyeong Branch of Hanil Bank. Which was established in 1911. And now, here we can learn about the history of Ganggyeong. With their exhibitions. As they feature some antique items that people used back then.
This is a place that you should visit yes or yes during your trip. Since they have all the information of the tourist sites in Ganggyeong.
You can read more on the next article we have prepared for you!
Ganggyeong Modern History Museum: Learn About the Past
Address: Seochang-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Ganggyeong Gurakbu (๊ฐ๊ฒฝ๊ตฌ๋ฝ๋ถ)
1 minute away from the last spot
Ganggyeong Gurakbu is an entertainment complex that follows the theme of the city. Because of this, you will feel as if you were in the past! As they have some buildings that follow the architectural trends that were followed back then. That is the reason to why it is the perfect photo spot when you visit this area. On top of all, here they have 2 hotels in case that you want to stay more days in this city!
If you are still not convinced about visiting it, check this article!
Ganggyeong Gurakbu: A Western-Style Modern Street in Nonsan
Address: 16-9 Jungang-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Former Ganggyeong Labor Union (๊ฐ๊ฒฝ๋ ธ๋์กฐํฉ)
5 minutes away from the last spot
The Former Ganggyeong Labor Union is a two-story building. Where in the past, an association was formed to protect the rights and interests of more than 200 docks employees in Ganggyeong Port. Which was one of the nationโs top ports when we talk about commerce. Now, it is an information center and a small museum. Where you can learn about the old days.
To know more about this place, you can read this article!
Former Ganggyeong Labor Union: The Rise and Fall of Ganggyeong
Address: 30-5 Ongnyeobong-ro 27beon-gil, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Ganggyeong Floodgate (๊ฐ๊ฒฝ๊ฐ๋ฌธ)
6 minutes away from the last spot
This floodgate was constructed in 1924. In order to make it available to loading and unloading cargo without affections of tides. So as to reduce flood damage by controlling the water level. Due to that, it has high value.
Address: 198 Hwangsan-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Final Thoughts
As you can see by reading this article, this Modern History Street is full of gems! That will visually teach you about Ganggyeongโs past.
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