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This article examined in terms of the figures involved in Danyang how numerous writers of Chinese poetry who had visited the Danyang area for a long time described what it was like, in what sense the space was appreciated in their Chinese poems. The contents discussed are organized as follows. First, it is considered that what made Danyang widely known was under the influence of Toegye, Lee Hwang, who had consecutively filled the governor of Danyang. Danyang was perceived as a poetic and romantic place, associated with the government gisaeng of Doohyang, who died of adoring Toegye in her youth. Second, Danyang was recognized as a place of moral training and studies by Soo-am's pupils because Sooahm, Kwon Sangha disciplined himself and gave his pupils education in Sooilam on Sangseonam, one of Danyangpalgyeong. Thirdly, in terms of the historical facts that Yeokdong, Wootak from Goryeo went into retirement in Sainam and Goo-ong, Lee Jibeon in a pavillion on Goodam, Danyang was perceived as a place for retirement. Taking a glance at those connected with Danyang from the above, Chinese poems by born and bred writers in Danyang should have been considered besides well-known writers from literary circles in the metropolis in order systematically to take a view of Danyang Chinese poems displayed. In addition, a study of documentary records concerning Danyang should be carried out to comprehend the spatial meanings of Danyang: it is left behind for the future research.