Course Overview
This 22 km drive starts from Soswaewon, Korea's premier private garden built by Joseon scholar Yang Sanbo, and continues to Song Gang Jeong Cheol's gasa literature sites. Soswaewon blends natural stream valleys with designed gardens, epitomizing Korean garden aesthetics.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Soswaewon (approx. 5 km)
Explore the garden with its 48-kan wall, stream, and pavilions at a leisurely pace.
Section 2: Soswaewon to Myeonangjeong (approx. 10 km)
Myeonangjeong pavilion, built by Song Sun, offers views of Mudeungsan and the Yeongsan River basin.
Section 3: Myeonangjeong to Songangjeong (approx. 7 km)
Visit Songangjeong, where poet Jeong Cheol composed his masterworks Gwandongbyeolgok and Samiingok.
Driving Tips
- Soswaewon admission: 3,000 KRW for adults
- Damyang hangwa (traditional sweets) and mugwort rice cakes are local specialties
- Literary guided tours are available; check schedules in advance