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A birthplace where Jeong Yak-yong's life is well-preserved. There is a memorial hall where the achievements and traces of pioneers ahead of his time are displayed, and a cultural center that re-examines Jeong Yak-yong from a modern perspective.
Chŏng Yagyong was a Korean agronomist, philosopher, and poet. He is also known by his art name Tasan. He was one of the greatest thinkers in the later Joseon period, wrote highly influential books about philosophy, science and theories of government, held significant administrative positions, and was noted as a poet. He was a close confidant of King Jeongjo and his philosophical position is often identified with the Silhak school, and his concerns are better seen as explorations of neo-Confucian themes.
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정약용문화제
Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival is a representative cultural festival in Namyangju, which has modernly inherited the spirit of Jeong Yak-yong, a UNESCO-designated world memorial. It is held at the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site and Dasan Ecological Park, and you can experience programs such as literary contests, musicals, and many others. It takes place mostly in October.
다산생태공원
Dasan Ecological Park is a water environment ecological space that combines ecology, history, and culture. It is a waterside park where various plants are created. There is also an ecological interpreter who provides information about the various plants living in the park and tells the life story of Jeong Yak-yong, who loved the Han River.
능내역
Train station which was closed in December 2008, and Ungilsan Station was newly established in place of this station. It is now a closed station where trains do not travel, but it has been remodeled and is used as an exhibition hall. The waiting room and railroad tracks are well-preserved, and vintage props such as wooden chairs, ticket offices, and art photographs make it a popular photo spot.
물의정원
Garden of Water is an eco-friendly relaxation space. When you cross a sea Bridge, the symbolic bridge of the Water Garden, a large flower complex has been created along the riverside promenade, where visitors can enjoy poppies in May and yellow cosmos in September. Bukhan River and Chohwa Complex come together.
초록향기농부의학교
It is an ecological experience farm that provides crop harvesting experience, traditional culture experience, curriculum-related learning program, and farmhouse service. It is an eco-friendly rural experience farm that provides a variety of rural tourism services.
아띠딸기체험농장
The main purpose is for families with young children to experience strawberry picking, and visitors can also experience making strawberry jam and strawberry pizza with strawberries they pick themselves.