Ullimsanbang House
- Location
- Jindo
- Travel theme
- Culture & Heritage
- Time needed
- About 1–2 hours
- Admission
- Admission applies; confirm current prices and concessions at the ticket office.
A painter's retreat beneath wooded hills, where tiled roofs, garden paths and a quiet pond frame Jindo's artistic heritage.
At the foot of Cheomchalsan, Ullimsanbang was the home and studio of Sochi Heo Ryeon, a Joseon-era painter associated with Korea's Southern School tradition. Traditional buildings sit beside a pond with a small round island, framed by wooded hills. Follow the garden paths, pause by the water and explore the site's painting heritage — a quiet meeting of art, architecture and landscape.
Walk through living fortress villages, historic port streets and quiet traditional gardens where the region's stories remain visible.
- 01The pond and its small round island
- 02Traditional roofs and garden paths beneath wooded hills
- 03The artistic legacy of Sochi Heo Ryeon
Take your time here
The best visits are unhurried. Notice how the landscape, everyday life and local history meet here, then leave room for the details that are easy to miss at first glance.
At the foot of Cheomchalsan, Ullimsanbang was the home and studio of Sochi Heo Ryeon, a Joseon-era painter associated with Korea's Southern School tradition. Traditional buildings sit beside a pond with a small round island, framed by wooded hills. Follow the garden paths, pause by the water and explore the site's painting heritage — a quiet meeting of art, architecture and landscape.
A simple way through
- 01Stop
Begin at the main entrance and take a moment to read the landscape before moving on.
- 02Stop
The pond and its small round island
- 03Stop
Traditional roofs and garden paths beneath wooded hills
- 04Stop
The artistic legacy of Sochi Heo Ryeon
- 05Stop
Finish slowly, retracing the quieter path and leaving time for one last view.
- Pace
- Unhurried, with pauses
- Terrain
- Stone lanes, thresholds and timber floors
- Best light
- Soft light in late afternoon
- Local note
- Respect residents, worshippers and closed doors
Small things that make the visit better
- 01Allow time for the garden and the painting displays.
- 02Stay on the paths and keep back from the pond edge.
- 03Follow photography rules inside exhibition rooms.
- 04Check Monday closures and last-entry times before travelling.
Combine the visit with nearby Ssanggyesa Temple at the foot of Cheomchalsan.
Before you set out
Opening hours and admission can change seasonally. Check locally before a special trip.
- How long should I allow?
- Allow About 1–2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit?
- Spring and autumn for garden walks; summer brings lush greenery and seasonal crape myrtle flowers.
- Is there an entrance fee?
- Admission applies; confirm current prices and concessions at the ticket office.
- How do I get there?
- Travel from Jindo-eup towards Ullimsanbang in Uisin-myeon by car or taxi. For local buses, confirm current services and your return journey in advance.
Also in this city
Other places nearby
NajuNaju Dorae Hanok Village
Quiet lanes, stone walls and tiled roofs in a traditional village where generations of the Pungsan Hong family have lived.
SuncheonNaganeupseong Folk Village
A walled village where families still live inside historic thatched-roof houses.
MokpoMokpo Modern History Cultural Space
Restored early-modern port buildings that trace how the city grew around its harbour.
DamyangSoswaewon Garden
A classical scholar's garden shaped around a small stream — a masterwork of Korean garden design.
DamyangDamyang Garden Pavilions
Tile-roofed pavilions and stone walls tucked into the gardens and hills around Damyang.
JindoSebang Sunset
Island silhouettes, golden reflections and an open horizon on Jindo's western coast. The original viewing area is temporarily closed for construction.