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Hamyang/Namwon #10 - Gwanghalluwon Garden - (Korea Tour)
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  • Start
  •  
  • Gaepyeong Hanok Village
  •  
  • Josaenzip
  •  
  • Sangrim Park
  •  
  • Hamiang Wine Valley
  •  
  • Anui Wonjo Galbee restaurant
  •  
  • Odojae
  •  
  • Seoamjeong Temple
  •  
  • Maum Hotel
  •  
  • Hyeon Restaurant
  •  
  • Gwanghalluwon Garden
  •  
  • Guryong Falls
  •  
  • Silsangsa Temple
  •  
  • Finish



Chunhyang is the most famous figure in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do. So there are a lot of stories about Chunhyang in Namwon. There are Orijeong, Nunmulbangjuk, Bakseokteo, Boeseonbat, the tomb of Chunhyang and Chunhyang Theme Park. I think Gwanghallu is the place where you can feel the love of Chunhyang and Mongnyong. Okay, here we go!



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The wall in front of Gwanghalluwon Garden looks so beautiful at night, huh? The atmosphere is great as it is raining. Gwanghalluwon Garden is within 25 minutes from Namwon station, so the transportation is very convenient.



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You can walk from the south gate hanging a plaque named “Cheongheobu”. Human being can go to the world of heaven through the door. It opens for free from 6 p.m. It opens free from 7 p.m. from April to October.



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The atmosphere is great after the sunset. This is Wanwoljeong pavilion across Ojakgyo bridge. This was built in 1969. The royal palace in the moon has been reproduced to Gwanghalluwon Garden. On the contrary, Wanwoljeong pavilion was built to enjoy the world of the moon. “Wan(玩)” means a play.



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Gwanghallu pavilion is just across the pond. It was named Gwanghallu by Jeong In-ji, the governor of Jeolla-do. Korean traditional garden is always beautiful.



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Korea has four palaces; Bubyeongnu of Pyongyang, Chokseongnu Pavilion of Jinju, Yeongnamnu Pavilion of Miryang and Gwanghalluwon Garden of Namwon. And Gwanghalluwon Garden is the best among them. The pond signifies the Milky Way. There is Ojakgyo bridge which means the meeting of the two love-stars (on the night of July 7 of the lunar calendar).



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Gwanghalluwon Garden is made of two royal palaces. Three sides of Ikru are made of floors, and surrounded with the railing. The first floor can be used in winter thanks to ondol(Korean floor heating system) and wall. That is interesting.



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The backside is also interesting. Special royal palace was built to prevent the slanting of the building. It is the first case in Korean architecture history. The building looks more splendid. It is No. 281 treasure.



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The reflection of Yeongjugak is so beautiful, huh? I couldn't see anything at night. So I went to the hotel, and planned to come back in the morning tomorrow.



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So, it is the next morning. I paid 2,500 won for admission fee. Now I can see something that I couldn't see yesterday. 450 years old hackberry is standing right in front of the door of Cheongheobu. It was planted in the era of King Myeongjong.



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This is Yeongjugak pavilion in the morning. It is still so beautiful. Ruwon has been known for the place where Chunhyang and Lee Mong-ryong met. But in fact, it has an important meaning in the history of Korean landscaping. Backyards of the royal palaces of Joseon were built based on EumYangOHaeng Theory and the theory of divination based on topography. And those landscaping culture have been spread to ordinary people.



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There is a huge broad and flat rock in front of the pond. It was moved from the east gate of Namwon castle. The round holes in the surface of the rock are called “Seonghyeol(性穴)’. They are found in the castle of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress or the huge rocks of a village. Seonghyeol is the symbol that wishes fecundity and abundance. It is an act of spell in Korean tradition. I wonder who did it.



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There is Ojakgyo bridge over the huge pond in front of Gwanghallu. It is the rectangle with the proportion of 1:2. There are three artificial islands here. There are pavilions in two islands, and a tree in one island. They were modeled after Three God Mountain where the God lives. All structures in the small garden were made based on the imagination of Joseon people.



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There is a thatched house with wide yard at the corner of ruwon. This is House of Wolmae, the background of Chunhyangjeon. Chunhyang and Lee Mong-ryong got married in this house. It is funny to see the story of Chunhyangjeon.



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Spring has come in House of Wolmae! Grass is growing in the vegetable garden. Bean paste soup made of it is so delicious!



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Is this the place where Lee Mong-ryong fell in love with Seong Chun-hyang? You can experience a stick punishment here.



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You can find a shrine surrounded with low wall and bamboo in the trail. The portrait of Chunhyang has been kept to honor her fidelity. Her father would be “Seong Ui-an”, the governor of Namwon. So her tombstone is standing right next to that of Seong Ui-an. Who knows? :-)



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Some people say Chunhyang was the real figure. Ugly Chunhyang had a relationship with the son of the governor of Namwon. She waited for him, and died with bearing a grudge. After she was dead, Namwon had a bad crop every year. So people wrote “Chunhyangjeon” to comfort her spirit. Believe or not. :-)



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Gwanghalluwon Garden is a huge place. It has become larger after the extension works for several times. It is the must-go tourist spot in Namwon. Why don't you visit here before going to Guyong Valley of Jirisan Mountain?



+ Address: Yocheollo 1447, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do

+ Contact information: 063-625-4861

+ Admission fee: 2,500 won for adults, 1,500 won for teenagers, 1,000 won for children

+ Operation hour: from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

+ Free-of-charge opening: from 6 p.m. during November to March(from 7 p.m. during April to October)


Map

Address: 전북 남원시 요천로 1447번지 / 대한민국 전라북도 남원시 요천로 1447




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