Off to eat Chodang tofu, an old-time taste Koreans love

Chodang tofu, made using seawater as a bittern, is the place where it originated, Chodang-dong's Sundubu Village, and is loved by people for its healthy and delicious tofu. In the summer, when it is easy to lose your appetite and lose energy, let's fall in love with the charm of tofu that is different in each house, from light soft tofu to seafood jjamppong soft tofu that has captivated the taste buds of modern people. After you've eaten your fill, it's a good idea to take a walk to Heo Nanseolheon's birthplace, the pine forest, and Gyeongpo Lake.

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Chodang Tofu Village

A little south of Gyeongpo Beach is Chodang Tofu Village, famous for soft tofu. Chodang soft tofu, the most famous food in Gangneung, is made by grinding soybeans and coagulating them with seawater from the east coast through several processes, and is very soft and savory. You can taste a variety of tofu dishes, including soft tofu, such as soft tofu, tofu hotpot, and assorted tofu. The name of this village, Chodang, refers to Heo Gyun [許筠, 1569 ~ 1618], a famous Korean novelist and poet.
It was named after the pen name of Heo Yeop (許曄, 1517-1580), the father of his sister, the famous female poet Heo Nanseolheon (許蘭雪軒, 1563-1589). Currently, the site of the house where Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon lived remains in this village.

Heo Nanseolheon Birthplace Site

The birthplace of Heo Nanseolheon, located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, was established to commemorate the artistic spirit and literary achievements of Heo Nanseolheon, the greatest female writer of the Joseon Dynasty. Heo Nanseolheon was the sister of Heo Gyun, the author of 'The Tale of Hong Gildong'. She displayed genius as a poet from the age of eight, but died young at the age of 27. He wrote songs to soothe his unfortunate situation with delicate strokes, and after Heo Nanseolheon died, his younger brother Heo Gyun collected some of his works and published the ‘Nanseolheon Collection.’ The site of Heo Nanseolheon's birthplace, restored in 2001, is a typical hanok for noblemen that appears after passing through a beautiful pine forest.

Heo Nanseolheon Pine Forest

The Heo Nanseolheon Pine Forest in Gangneung, Gangwon-do is a dense pine forest surrounding the birthplace of Heo Nanseolheon. Heo Nanseolheon was the sister of Heo Gyun, the author of ‘The Story of Hong Gildong,’ and the greatest female writer of Joseon who died at the age of 27. The clean front yard where Heo Nanseolheon played with his younger brother Heo Gyun until he was seven years old is directly adjacent to a wide pine forest. The cool, fragrant pine breeze blows all year round, making it a popular destination for families. Heo Nanseolheon Pine Forest was honored with the 'Beautiful Harmony Award' and 'Beautiful Nuri Award' at the 2010 National Beautiful Forest Competition jointly hosted by private environmental organizations Forest of Life, Yuhan-Kimberly, and the Korea Forest Service. In addition to Heo Nanseolheon's birthplace, there is a memorial hall and park nearby, so there is plenty to see. In addition, the Heo Nanseolheon Cultural Festival and the Heo Gyun Cultural Festival are held here every spring and fall to honor the two writers.

Gyeongpo Lake

The name Gyeongpo Lake was obtained because it is ‘clear and beautiful like a mirror.’ There are many lagoons on the east coast created by blocking white sand beaches, and this is one of them. Spring at Gyeongpo Lake is announced through cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms at Gyeongpo Lake, which bloom after the cherry blossoms in Namdo have faded, show that spring is ripe.\n\nOnce the spring breeze blows, the light pink cherry blossoms flutter in the wind like snowflakes, creating a fairyland. Cherry blossoms are as abundant as cotton candy. White cherry blossoms guide travelers like white clouds. Walk the trails around the lake while watching thousands of flower petals dance before your eyes. There are rest areas and observatories installed here and there, making it great for walking around and resting.