Myeongokheon Garden
담양 명옥헌 원림 · Jeonnam · Parks & nature
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. ◎ Travel information to experience the charm of Hallyu - Drama A private garden created in the mid-Joseon Dynasty, harmoniously featuring a small pavilion, square pond, flowering trees, and pine trees. Every summer, photographers from across the country gather to capture the 300-year-old crape myrtle trees blooming in soft pink around the pond. It is also the place where Lee Yeong and Ra-on first met in .
| Type | Parks & nature |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 103 Husan-gil, Goseo-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
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