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Bangujeong Pavilion and Historic Site of Hwang Hui (반구정과 황희선생유적지) - Homepage : http://tour.paju.go.kr - Tel : Bangujeong is a pavilion situated in the lower reaches of the Imjingang River. It's where Hwang Hui (1363-1452), a civil servant from the late Goryeo and early Joseon dynasties, spent his later years after resigning from his position as Yeonguijeong, the highest-ranking official in the Joseon dynasty. This historic site dedicated to Hwang Hui includes a shrine erected in his memory and the Gyeongmojae Shrine, which houses details about his accomplishments. - Address : 3 Bangujeong-ro 85beon-gil, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-31-954-2170 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : Mondays - Use season : - Use time - Admission Fees : Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won - Available Facilities : Bangujeong Pavilion, Yeongdang (Shrine), Gyeongmojae Shrine This work ...

Tomb of Hwang Hui (황희정승묘) - Homepage : https://tour.paju.go.kr/ - Tel : Hwang Hui (1363-1452) is a prime minister who played a significant role in the early Joseon dynasty. Constructed in three stages, the tomb's burial mound is notably large. Hwang Hui was an official instrumental in establishing the foundations of Joseon. He served under King Taejong, the 3rd king of Joseon, and King Sejong, the 4th king, making notable contributions in diplomacy, law, science, and national defense. His descendants have continued to honor his legacy by maintaining the tomb. - Address : 23-83 Jeongseung-ro 88beon-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-31-954-2170 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : Mondays, New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays - Use season : - Use time Open 24 ...

House and Tomb of Kim Jeong-hui (추사김정희선생고택·묘) - Homepage : www.yesan.go.kr - Tel : This house and tomb are where Kim Jeong-hui (pen name: Chusa, 1786-1856), a Joseon-era scholar and artist, lived and was laid to rest. Chusa Memorial Hall and Chusa Experience Center are found next to the house. After studying in Qing China, Kim Jeong-hui served in multiple government posts. He is best known for his unique calligraphical style, which bears his courtesy name (Chusa), and many works of art that survive to this day. The Experience Center offers traditional art experiences inspired by Kim Jeong-hui’s works. - Address : 261, Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors of all ages - Experience guide : Traditional Korean art experience - Inquiries and Guides +82-41-339-8244 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time March-Oc...

Gwacheon Chusa Museum (추사박물관(과천)) - Homepage : www.gccity.go.kr - Tel : +82-2-2150-3650 Gwacheon was where Chusa Gim Jeong-hui immersed himself in studies and arts to ignite his final artistic spirit in the twilight of his life. The city of Gwacheon opened Chusa Museum in order to promulgate the essence of the learning and arts that Chusa flowered. The museum features the life exhibit of Chusa, an art and science exhibit, a planned exhibit hall, an experience room, lounges, a museum shop and an education room for thoroughly researching, exhibiting and experiencing Chusa. - Address : 78, Chusa-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : 700 people - Inquiries and Guides +82-2-2150-3650 - Parking : Available (small vehicles: 21 spaces, large vehicles: 5 spaces) - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : Mondays, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays - Use fee : Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / C...

Myeongokheon Garden (담양 명옥헌 원림) - Homepage : http://tour.damyang.go.kr http://www.cha.go.kr - Tel : +82-61-380-3752 Located in the eco-village of Husan-ri, Myeongokheon Garden was the garden of Oh Hui-do (1583-1623) of the Joseon dynasty and served as a simple, countryside sanctuary where the scholar read and wrote many books. Main features of the garden are the Myeongokheon Pavilion, where the scholar held lectures, and the square-shaped pond in front of the pavilion that is surrounded with graceful flowering trees. The flowering trees around the pond include red pines and crape myrtles. On the right side of Myeongokheon Garden you’ll see a 300 year-old ginkgo tree, which is where King Injo (1623-1649) of the Joseon dynasty tied his horse when he went to visit Oh Hui-do. - Address : 103 Husan-gil, Goseo-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-61-380-2816 - Open date : - Parking : Available -...

Gwanghallu Pavilion (광한루) - Homepage : www.gwanghallu.or.kr - Tel : +82-63-620-6172 Rebuilt in 1638 (the 16th year of King Injo), Gwanghallu Pavilion is one of the Joseon dynasty’s most exemplary structures. The pavilion was constructed in 1419 by Hwang Hui, a noted prime minister in the early Joseon dynasty, during his exile to Namwon. The name of the pavilion at that time was Gwangtongnu. In 1434, while the pavilion was undergoing reconstruction, scholar and politician Jeong In-ji called it Gwanghallu after Gwanghancheongheobu, the mythical palace on the moon. Designated as Treasure No. 281, the pavilion is one of four major pavilions known for excellent craftsmanship, along with Yeongnamnu Pavilion (Miryang), Chokseongnu Pavilion (Jinju), and Bubyeoknu (Pyeongyang). Gwanghalluwon Garden, which consists of Gwanghallu Pavilion, a pond, Bangjangjeon Pavilion, and Yeongjugak Pavilion form Historic Site No. 33. - Address : 1447, Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Inform...

Gwanghalluwon Garden (광한루원) - Homepage : http://www.gwanghallu.or.kr https://www.instagram.com/gwanghanru.official - Tel : +82-63-625-4861 Originally known as Gwangtongnu, Gwanghalluwon Garden was built by Hwang Hui Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of Joseon dynasty’s King Sejong. Because of its outstanding beauty, Governor Jeong In-ji gave the garden the name ‘Gwanghallu’ in 1444, comparing it to a garden from the palace on the moon. It is famous as the location where Lee Mong-ryong and Chunhyang (two lovers from a well-known Korean folk story) first met. In the 1920s Chunhyangsa Temple was established in the neighboring area and a portrait of Chunhyang was hung in a place of honor. The garden is the venue of the Chunhyangjae Festival every spring, celebrating the deep and lasting love of the famous couple. The area around Gwanghalluwon Garden is full of many attractions, includes Ojakgyo Bridge, symbolizing the bridge connecting Chilseok and Gyeonwu from the tra...