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Mangyangjeong
This pavilion was built originally at the foot of Mt. Hyunjong in Mangyang dong Giseong myeon during the Koryo dynasty. In 1858, the ninth year after King Cheoljong came to the throne, Heeho Lee, the reeve of Uljin at the time, and Hagyoung Lim moved the pavilion to the current site and it was expanded in 1958. Since the pavilion has a beautiful scenery with the grand mountains reaching the East Sea and the endless coastline having silver sands and foams, it is named as Mangyangjeong (boundless ocean). At the front of the pavilion, a stela, "the first pavilion in Gwandong" is hung. The stela was granted by King Sukjong in the Choseon dynasty, appraising its beautiful scenery. The beach near the pavilion is also the best place for enjoying the summer season. |
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Wolsongjeong
This pavilion was built in 1326, the thirteenth year after king Chungsuk of the Koryo dynasty came to the throne. The pavilion is named Wolsongjeong (moon and pine tree) after its charming scenery. But, there is another view of its name that the flowers of youth in the Silla dynasty played a game in the pine forest at a moonlight night.
The original pavilion was ruined and it was rebuilt in 1495, the age of Younsanjo. But, under the Japanese rule, it was destructed because it was located at the place of strategic importance. After Korea was free from Japanese yoke, the pavilion was built with the concrete block in 1969 supported by Geomganghoi, a Korean organization in Japan. But, it was removed because its material did not comfort with the scenic resort building style. Thus, the pavilion was rebuilt in the current shape in 1980.
King Seongjong praised the scenery of this pavilion as "the best pavilion in Korea" and let an artist to draw a picture of this scenery. Also, a lot of poets and calligraphers extolled its scenery. If you look at the Ease Sea among the pine trees on the pavilion, you may feel as if you have become a hermit. |
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Jang Yangsoo Tripos Notice (National Treasure No. 181)
Jang Yangsoo Tripos Notice, preserved in Gukbogak of Wolgyeseowon, is the official document notifying Jang Yangsoo passed the military test of the Jinsa level. The document is the oldest official one(size: 88cm × 44cm) in Korea, and its contents were written in the Sodongpa chirography, with the fact that Jang yangsoo passed the examination and five examiners, Wanggyu, Limyu, Choi Chungheon and Gi Hongsoo proved the fact.
Jang Yangsoo was a descendent of Jang Marik, the founder of Uljin Jang clan, who was once the Anryeomsa of Sagbangdo during the age of King Jeongjong in the Koryo dynasty. Jang Yangsoo also tool offices such as Chumilwonbusa, Jeonrapanseo and Sanghogunwi and rendered a lot of distinguished services to the nation. |
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Haewolheon (Gyeongsang northern province's cultural asset No 161)
Haewolheon was originally built in 1588 (21st year after King Seonjo came to the throne) and expanded in 1847 (13th year after King Heonjong came to the throne). It was the outhouse of Hwang Yeoil. It was originally located at a moutaintop in Sandongri Giseongmyeon, but his descendants moved it to the current location. Haewolheon is a eight side house, having four sides at the front and three sides at its both flank. The remaining one side at its flank is a floor surrounded by the parapet and it is apart from the ground. Hwang Yeoil's pseudonym was Hoiwon and his pen name was Haewolyeon. He was one of the Pyeonghae Hwang clan and his father's name was Hwang eungkyeong. Hwang yeoil wrote a good style in his childhood. He passed Samasi in 1579 (Ninth year after King Seonjo came to the throne) and a special civil service examination as Eulgwa in 1585 and took a lot of high positions. When Japan invaded Korea in 1592 (25th year after King Seonjo came to the throne), he rendered distinguished service to the nation as the adviser for Dowonsa Kwanyul and took the office of Hyeongjojeongrang in 1594. In 1598, he visited the Myeong dynasty in China as the Seojanggwan of Jinjusa to deliver the Seojang of Jonggyeobyeonmu. In 1611 (third year after King Kwanghaegu came to the throne), he took the office of Giljumoksa and Dongraejin Byeongmacheomjeoljesa in 1617. His position reached vice-minister later. |
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Uljinbongpyeong Silla monument (National treasure No 242)
The monument was discovered in January 1988 at a rice field, No 118 Bongpyeongri Jugbyeonmyeon by a framer who was improving the soil at the time. But, no one recognized it as the valuable monument until April. Since the monument was under the ground for a long period of time, some inscriptions on the surface of the monument were defaced so that there are not readable. But, it is presumed to be erected in 524 (11th year after King Beopheung of the Silla dynasty came to the throne). At the time when the monument was erected, the Silla dynasty extended its territory, establishing Siljigju in the coast of the East Sea, and incorporated the area of Geobeolmora (currently called bongpyeong). So, the residents struggled against this incorporation. To punish this uprising, the Silla dynasty held the six departments meeting and dispatched a man of virtue. The man of virtue punished the leaders of the uprising and erected this monument to prevent another uprising and show the power of the Silla dynasty. This monument is a historical material showing the territory of the Silla dynasty, the ruling structure, the limit of royal authority and bureaucracy of the time. It is designated as national treasure No 242 on November fourth 1988. |
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Younhojeong
This pavilion was established in 1815 (15th year after King Sunjo came to the throne) and named as Hyangwonjeong. But, because it was built among many tomb, people avoided amusing at the pavilion at night, fearing mysterious voice of ghosts. In 1889, Jugjon Park yeongseon, the poet and chief editor of Hanseongsunbo, started his position of Uljin governor. When he heard the mysterious story at the party in Hyangwonjeong, he wrote a poem. After that, Hyangwonjeong was ruined by rain and wind. In July 1922, Lee Giwon, the county governor at the time, rebuilt Gugagsa and office building as well as Hyangsa at Guji and call them Younhojeong.
Today, it is very famous place for picnic and relaxation. Especially, in August a lot of poets, tourists and visitors enjoy the sweet smell emitted from the flower garden. |
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Bulyeongsa three story stone tower (Tangible cultural asset No 135 designated by the province)
This general styled tower was built in 651 (Fifth year after Queen Jindeok of the Silla dynasty came to the throne) when great monk Euisang established Bulyoung temple. The stylobate, body and top of the tower are preserved perfectly, and the height of the tower is 3.21m, made of granite block. The stylobate of the tower is divided into two parts: upper and lower stylobate, and at the front of both parts side pillars and supporting pillars are embossed. The body of the tower has one covering stone of eaves style for each part and also the pillars are embossed. Four flights of stair are embossed in the covering stone and the head stone consists of tray stone, load stand and corbel table. This tower was originally located near the Hwang artist's studio, but moved to the current location in 1977. the upper and lower part of stylobate flat stone, eaves style of the roof and the line of raindrop side reveals the typical three story stone tower of the Silla dynasty. It was designated as cultural asset No. 135 by the province government in 1979. |
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Daewongbojeon (Treasure No 1201)
Daewongbojeon refers to the central sermon hall that contains a status of Buddha in a temple. This temple is presumed to be built in 1725 (the year when King Yeongjo came to the throne) based on the picture of Buddha hung on the wall. The front and flank are three sides and the roof is in 八 shape from the side viewpoint. It was built in the Darpo style that the structure supporting eaves resides at the top and between pillars. The structure is called 'Gongpo' and its sculpture is so beautiful. The most beautiful master piece is the paint on the wall and pillars. Because the outside of the pillars was repainted, the original colors got discolored. But, the inside of the pillars preserves its original colors. The pictures on the ceiling, walls and pillars are state of art. It is the building of the late Chosun dynasty and used as a valuable material for studying architecture and refined Buddhist art. |
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Uljin Confucian temple (Cultural asset No 159 designated by the province)
This temple was originally built in Wolbyeondong in 1484 (15th year after King Seongjong came to the throne) as the academic institute that taught students Confucianism (Junior high school). In the Koryo dynasty, it is called Hyanghag (Under the control of the central institute, Gukjagam) and Hyanggyo in the Chosun dynasty (under the control of the central institute, Seonggyungwan). Daeseongjeon is the place where Confucianists kept the memorial tablets for saints such as Confucius and performed religious service. Students learned Confucianism in Myeongryundand and resided in Dongjae and Seojae. Those place were also used as the lecture halls. In 1697 (23rd year after King Sugjong came to the throne), this temple was moved to Seongjeodong Goseongri and relocated to the current place in 1872 (Ninth year after King Gojong came to the throne). But, during the Korean war, most of the temple was burned except for Daeseongjeon and Dongjae. The current Myeongryudand was reconstructed in 1979. |
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Pyeonghae Confucian temple (Cultural asset No 160 designated by the province)
This temple was originally built at the foot of Mt. Banwol east of Pyeonghae in 1357 (Sixth year after King Gongmin came to the throne) as the academic institute that taught students Confucianism (Junior high school). In the Koryo dynasty, it is called Hyanghag (Under the control of the central institute, Gukjagam) and Hyanggyo in the Chosun dynasty (under the control of the central institute, Seonggyungwan). This temple was moved to Songreungdong in 1407 (Seventh year after King Taejong came to the throne) and expanded with Daeseongjeon in 1470 (during the age of King Seongjong). In 1886 (23rd year after King Gojong came to the throne), its Daeseongjeon and Myeongreundand were repaired and in 1977 its affiliated building, Taehwaru was reconstructed. Daeseongjeon is the place where Confucianists kept the memorial tablets for saints such as Confucius and performed religious service, and students learned Confucianism in Myeongryundand. Until now, a lot of confucianists visit and perform the religious services every spring and fall at this temple. |
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Bulyoungsa
This Buddhist temple was established by Euisang in 651 (Fifth year after Queen Jindeog of the Silla dynasty. According to a legend, after seeing five images of Buddha at the stream in the area, Euisang expelled the dragon living the area and constructed the temple. The original building was burned except for Nahanjeon in 1396 (Fifth year after King Taejo founded the Chosun dynasty) and also burned except for Yeongsanjeon during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. Later, the temple was reconstructed and repaired. |
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