Samunjin Naruto
Samunjin Ferry was used in the past as a boat route for peddlers to travel from Busan to Daegu by going up the Nakdong River.
There are two theories about the origin of the name Samun. One theory is that 'since it was the gateway to a large temple called Inheungsa (仁興寺) in Bonri-ri, Hwawon-eup (Inheung Village), it was called Samunjin (寺門津) with the character for temple (寺) written in it.' Another theory is that 'since there was sand by the river, the character for sand (沙) was written in it and ships carrying salt and other items came in through the port, so it was called Samunjin (沙門津) because it was the gateway for local goods to go to other regions.'
Samunjin Ferry was established in the 28th year of King Sejong's reign in the Joseon Dynasty and was used as a trade warehouse (Hwawonchang) for 40 years until the reign of King Seongjong. There was a Waemulgo, which served as the center of trade with Japan, and it served as the center of transporting goods along the Nakdong River.
On March 26, 1900, American missionaries Side Bottom and his wife brought the first piano to Daegu through here, and it was the filming location for 'The Boat Without an Owner' directed by Lee Kyu-hwan during the Japanese colonial period.
The current appearance of Samunjin Ferry almost disappeared into history when Samunjin Bridge was opened in 1993 connecting Hwawon-eup and Dasan-myeon, Goryeong-gun. However, a piano plaza was created, three traditional tavern villages were restored, and a historical park was created around the Samunjin Ferry.
The tavern village has thatched roofs, creating the atmosphere of an old ferry terminal. In the center of the Samunjin ferry terminal tavern village stands a zelkova tree, a totem pole, and a jangseung (totem pole). Various sculptures that indicate that this is a place where pianos were imported are located throughout the park.
There is also a 1-hour cruise ship that departs from Samunjinnaru Port and travels to Dalseong Wetland, Gangjeongbo Diark, and Dalseongbo.