Historical landmarks in the county include the Buddhist temple of Jangansa, said to have been first built by Wonhyo in the 7th century.

Due to its location along the coast of the East Sea, Gijang is known as a center for the production of various kinds of seafood.

Gijang is also the current residence of the new Busan International Foreign School, which the Ministry of Education recently[when?]

[2] Other points of interest in the Gijang area include Toam Pottery Park and Ilgwang Beach, as well as the cliffside Haedong Yonggungsa temple.

Around April, when the anchovy season comes, the sight of fishermen armed with raincoats, hats, boots, and rubber gloves opening their nets in a certain rhythm is truly spectacular.