It belongs to the Yeongsan River basin in the Yeongsan River watershed and is the primary tributary of the Yeongsan River. It is classified into national river, local class 1 river, and local class 2 river. The local class 2 river begins at Bukha-myeon, Jangseong-gun, then changes to local class 1 river at Yongdugyo in Bukha-myeon, flows into Gwangju Metropolitan City passing through the southeastern part of Gwangsan-gu, and after merging with Pyeongnimcheon at Samdo-dong in Gwangsan-gu, it becomes a national river and flows into the Yeongsan River at Yukye-dong. In Ssangung-ri, Bukha-myeon, Jangseong-gun, part of the Hwangryonggang watershed, Jangseongho Lake was created by damming the upper stream of Hwangryonggang flowing along Baegamsan Valley as part of the Yeongsan River basin development project, and tourism sites have been developed nearby. Many place names originate from Hwangryonggang, such as Hwangryong-myeon, Hwangryong-dong, Hwangryong Village, Saho-dong, and Bokryong-dong, around the river. It is a popular spot for anglers who come to car camp or fish by the river. Hwangryonggang Ecological Park features blooming hydrangeas, flower paths along the river with poppies, cornflowers, baby’s breath, and lotus flowers, as well as well-developed waterfront facilities such as the refreshing Hwangryonggang Waterfall.
In January 1894, the Donghak Peasant Army, including Jeon Bongjun who suffered under the tyranny of the Gobu county magistrate Jo Byeong-gap, rose up to overthrow feudal oppression and foreign harassment. By early April, thousands of peasants led by Jeon Bongjun, Son Hwajung, and Kim Gaenam gathered at Baeksan, raising the banners of anti-feudal retribution and anti-foreign resistance, and went to war against the government army. On the night of April 6, the peasant army won a fierce battle at Hwangtohyeon against the Jeolla provincial army. This battle was the first victory for the peasants against the government forces. Then, on April 22, Jeon Bongjun’s main force advanced to the Hwangryong River area in Jangseong, luring Hong Gyehun's army stationed in Jeonju to Hwangryong, achieving another great victory. The Hwangryong Battle was a fight where the Donghak Peasant Army, led by Jeon Bongjun, clashed with government forces here in an effort to capture Jeonju, marking a significant victory when they defeated elite troops from Seoul. Riding this momentum, the peasant army soon captured Jeonju Fortress, which became the decisive turning point leading to the signing of the Jeonju Truce that accepted the demands of the peasants. This site, once called Kkachineungseon, is the very battle site of Hwangryong. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Donghak Revolution, a Donghak Memorial Park was established here through nationwide donation campaigns to promote Donghak ideas and serve as a historical education site for future generations.
Jangseong Mugunghwa Park is located in the central area of Jangseong-eup downtown. Within the Mugunghwa Park, there is the Monument to the Patriots and Martyrs who defended the country, the Memorial Stone for Teacher Gi Sam-yeon who was a militia leader during the late Joseon dynasty, and the Jangseong Patriot Monument for the March 1st Movement. The park was created through a collaboration where Jangseong-gun provided the land and basic construction next to Jangseong Park’s lawn area, and the private Doosan Group purchased and planted 11,000 saplings. In 2022, Jangseong Mugunghwa Park received the Grand Prize at the 9th National Flower Mugunghwa Attraction Contest hosted by the Korea Forest Service, targeting local governments nationwide and government departments. The blooming season is from July to September, with the park especially covered in blooming mugunghwa flowers in August. Mugunghwa, also called Hunkwa-cho, symbolizes perseverance and delicate beauty and has been native to the Korean Peninsula since the ancient Three Kingdoms period. Approximately 200 species of mugunghwa are distributed worldwide, with about half of these being Korean varieties; visitors to Jangseong Mugunghwa Park can see all native types. Besides the mugunghwa flower fields, there are walking paths, exercise facilities, a children's playground, and an artificial waterfall. The park offers views overlooking the Jangseong downtown area.
Jangseong Park is a nature-friendly park located in Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. It has a large area and offers spaces for various leisure activities. The park features walking trails, exercise facilities, and diverse natural scenery, and is especially famous as a spot for autumn foliage. It is a place loved by both local residents and tourists, where visitors can spend relaxing time in a peaceful atmosphere.
On March 17, 1919, when the March 1st independence movement was actively spreading nationwide, Song Ju-il, Jo Byeong-ryeol, and others led a March 1st independence protest in Soryong-ri. On March 21, teacher Jeong Seon-yu, about 100 students, and residents held another independence demonstration. The 3.1 Movement Martyrs Jangseong Memorial Association erected this monument on September 30, 1972, to commemorate the March 1st movement martyrs from Jangseong.
Wiin the Land uncovers the hidden value of producers in the Jangseong area and introduces it to both outside tourists and local residents. It aims to be a tourism anchor through continuous menu and product development on its own. As a first attempt, it is developing sandwiches based on handmade ham and plans to actively utilize local ingredients. Visitors to Wiin the Land’s space will encounter trendy yet traditional items and obtain information to draw a roadmap for Jangseong tourism. The handmade ham experience workshop, held regularly, is expected to become a part of children's experience programs.
