Hwasun Jeokbyeok

The upper reaches of the Dongbukcheon River, specifically the Changnangcheon stream, boast a beautiful cliff landscape that stretches for approximately 7 kilometers. The most notable sections include the Jeokbyeok cliffs (also known as Norumok Jeokbyeok) located upstream of the Dongbuk Dam, and four other areas: Bosan-ri, Changnang-ri, and Mulliam Jeokbyeok. These cliffs are renowned scenic spots that have been well-known for centuries due to their stunning natural beauty, grandeur, and suitability as recreational areas. Before the construction of the Dongbuk Dam, they were already famous landmarks. According to legend, in 1519, after the Gimyo political purge, Choi San-du, who was exiled to Dongbuk, was so moved by the breathtaking scenery of this place that he composed a poem reminiscent of the famous "Jeokbyeok" poem by the Chinese poet Su Dongpo, which celebrated the beauty of nature. It is said that he named the area "Jeokbyeok" in reference to this.

Immersed in the breathtaking scenery of hundreds of sheer cliffs, a landscape that holds the mysteries of ancient times, the wandering poet Kim Ssagot (Kim Byeongyeon) also stopped his wanderings and spent his final years here. However, the upper reaches of the river, known as the "Deer Viewing Wall," which was beloved by many poets and scholars, including Kim Ssagot, was submerged in 1985 with the completion of the Dongbuk Dam, and now lies approximately 25 meters underwater. Furthermore, the original burial site of Kim Ssagot, who was born in Hoedong-myeon, Yangju-gun, Gyeonggi Province on March 13, 1807, wandered throughout the country, was captivated by these cliffs, and lived here until his death on April 29, 1863. This original burial site (which was later moved to Waseok-ri, Hadong-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, his hometown, three years later) is preserved. A pavilion called "Manghyangjeong" (Pavilion for Longing for Home) was built in the place where he longed for his hometown of Yeongwol while looking at it from Dongbuk during his lifetime.

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Admission fee

Jeokbyeok Tour 5,000 won per person

Parking fee

Free