Leesungdang (이성당)

Leesungdang (이성당)

Leesungdang, established in 1945, is the oldest bakery in Korea, renowned for its popular yachaeppang (vegetable bun) and danpatppang (bun with sweet red bean filling). Danpatppang is made with rice flour and generously filled with sweet red bean paste. Yachaeppang features a chewy texture with a variety of vegetables inside. It is also famous as one of the representative tourist attractions in Gunsan.◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charmThis bakery, with its rich history and popularity among Koreans, has been featured in several variety shows, including “Two Days and One Night,” “Infinite Challenge,” “Home Alone,” and “Night Goblin.”

– Address : 177 Jungang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Main Dish
Danpatppang (Bun with sweet red bean filling)

– Information and Guides
+82-63-445-2772

– Menu
Patbingsu (Shaved ice with red beans), Coffee, Ade

– Opening Hours
– Sunday-Thursday 08:00-21:30- Friday-Saturday 08:00-22:00※ Winter hours may be shortened

– Parking
available

– Day Off
2-3 times per month (check online notice)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hinokijam 1 (히노키잠(1호점))

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– Homepage
https://cafe.daum.net/Hinokijam

Hinokijam Guesthouse is a two-story traditional Japanese wooden house located on the Modern Culture and History Street of Gunsan, where you can experience the atmosphere and history of modern Japanese culture in Korea. Guests staying at the guesthouse are mostly travelers, and the room rates are reasonable, so it is a cost-effective option. There are 7 guest rooms, ranging from two-person rooms to eight-person rooms. Guest rooms for four or more people have beds depending on the room, and all bathrooms are inside the room. All rooms, with the exception of the Haetnimbang room, are charged per person. Breakfast includes toast and beverages.

⊙ Guesthouse Yeojeong / 게스트하우스 여정

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– Homepage
https://guesthouseyeojeong.modoo.at

Guesthouse Yeojeong (‘Journey’) stands on Modern Culture Street in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, and offers two types of accomodation: Korean-style ondol-heated rooms and a room with wooden bunk beds. The owner lives on the first floor and takes good care of the guests. In the common living room, there are books, music, and photos and paintings of Gunsan from the 1920s and 1930s – giving it a bohemian feel. A simple breakfast of toast, eggs, coffee and fruit is provided. Tourist attractions such as Chowon Photo Studio, Iseongdang Cafe, and Dongguksa Temple are all reachable on foot.

⊙ Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리)

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Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History Street, you will find Gunsan Modern History Museum, Old Gunsan Customs Office, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Hall, and the former Joseon Bank building standing in a row. If you want to see Gunsan’s past and present, a visit to the museum is recommended. The area between Leesungdang and this area is the old city center of Gunsan, home to shops and cafes that build upon Gunsan’s uniquely retro aesthetics.

⊙ Gunsan Port (군산항)

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Gunsan Port, established in 1899, is the port of Gunsan. During the Japanese colonial period, Gunsan prospered as a trading port. Modern buildings from that era still remain around Gunsan Port, creating a nostalgic atmosphere often referred to as a “time-travel village.” Nearby attractions include the Gunsan Modern History Museum and the Sinheung-dong Japanese-style House Street.

⊙ Wolmyeong Park (월명공원)

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– Homepage
tour.jb.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Wolmyeong Park is a popular tourist destination in Gunsan and
connects five mountains in the vicinity. The park has 12 kilometers of walking trails, as well as an observatory, sculpture park, and various monuments. From Susi Tower, which resembles a flame or wind-blown sail, people can see all of downtown Gunsan, the sea to the south of Gunsan, the mouth of the Geumgang River, and the large Janghang smelting factory.

The park has well-arranged gardens and 30-year old rattan and cherry trees. A cherry blossom photo contest is held every April, when the park is covered in cherry blossoms.