Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사)
13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Quick answer
Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사) is a attraction in 13, Songgang-ro,. When you reach Baejae along the tourist road leading up to Wonhyosa Temple, you can see the well-maintained tomb and the magnificent building of Chungjangsa Shrine on the left. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사)
When you reach Baejae along the tourist road leading up to Wonhyosa Temple, you can see the well-maintained tomb and the magnificent building of Chungjangsa Shrine on the left. It was built in 1975 as a memorial to General Kim Deok-ryeong, born in Mudeungsan Mountain. In the precincts, there are the shrine, where Kim Deok-ryeong's portrait and command paper are enshrined; the east room and west room; Eullyun Monument and Commentary Monument, the relics hall; Chungyongmun Gate; and Ikomun Gate. In the relics hall, the clothes of 'General Kim Deok-ryeong,' designated as Important Folk Material, and the coffin excavated from the general's tomb, as well as his handwriting, are on display. On the hill behind the shrine is Kim Deok-ryeong's tomb and tombstone, as well as his family's tomb.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
- Postal code
- 61147
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-613-5407
- Opening hours
- 09:00-18:00 (Winter season until 17:00)
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2023-01-25
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사) FAQ
Where is Chungjangsa Shrine (충장사) located?
13, Songgang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
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