Cultural Heritage Tour of Sancheong-gun 2
7 stops · 6 hours
Beautiful and magnificent Jirisan Mountain carries both deep history and profound sorrow. Enjoy the beauty of Jirisan while visiting the historic sites of Master Jo Sik and viewing the mystical presence of Jeongdangmae, the oldest plum tree located at the Dansoksa Temple Site, and drop by the exhibition hall that preserves the unforgettable, sorrowful history of the partisan subjugation.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Distance
- 39.42km
Along the way
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Historic Site of Jo Sik in Sancheong
산청 조식 유적
This is the historic site of Nammyeong Jo Sik, a renowned Confucian scholar of the mid-Joseon Dynasty. Master Jo Sik was offered numerous government posts but declined them all, dedicating his entire life to academic research and cultivating future scholars. The site is divided into two areas: Sa-ri houses Sancheonjae House, Byeolmyo Shrine, the sacred spirit stele (Sindobi), and his tombstone, while Won-ri includes Deokcheon Seowon Confucian Academy and Sesimjeong Pavilion. Sancheonjae, where Master Jo Sik pursued his studies, was built in the 16th year of King Myeongjong (1561) and renovated in the 18th year of King Sunjo (1818). It spans 2 bays in the front and 2 bays on the side. Deokcheon Seowon was established in the 9th year of King Seonjo (1576), and the current building with 5 bays in front and 2 bays on the side was rebuilt in 1926. Sesimjeong Pavilion was first erected in the 15th year of King Seonjo (1582). MoreLess
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Jeongdangmae Plum Tree at Dansoksa Temple Site
단속사 정당매
Located in Un-ri, Danseong-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, the Dansoksa Temple Site sits facing south below Ongnyeobong Peak where the Jirisan mountain range stretches vigorously before coming to rest. Amidst the scattered foundation stones and the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas stands an ancient plum tree; this is Jeongdangmae, known as the oldest surviving plum tree in Korea.MoreLess
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Jirisan Partisan Subjugation Exhibition Hall
지리산빨치산토벌전시관
Themed around the partisans who operated around the sacred Jirisan Mountain before and after the Korean War, this historical space displays authentic materials depicting the partisans' daily lives, the military and police subjugation campaigns, and the suffering of civilians. It serves as a living educational venue to look back at the reality and history of the partisans. MoreLess
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Historic Site of Jo Sik in Sancheong
산청 조식 유적
This is the historic site of Nammyeong Jo Sik, a renowned Confucian scholar of the mid-Joseon Dynasty. Master Jo Sik was offered numerous government posts but declined them all, dedicating his entire life to academic research and cultivating future scholars. The site is divided into two areas: Sa-ri houses Sancheonjae House, Byeolmyo Shrine, the sacred spirit stele (Sindobi), and his tombstone, while Won-ri includes Deokcheon Seowon Confucian Academy and Sesimjeong Pavilion. Sancheonjae, where Master Jo Sik pursued his studies, was built in the 16th year of King Myeongjong (1561) and renovated in the 18th year of King Sunjo (1818). It spans 2 bays in the front and 2 bays on the side. Deokcheon Seowon was established in the 9th year of King Seonjo (1576), and the current building with 5 bays in front and 2 bays on the side was rebuilt in 1926. Sesimjeong Pavilion was first erected in the 15th year of King Seonjo (1582).MoreLess
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Jirisan Jungsan-ri Natural Recreation Forest
지리산 중산리자연휴양림
This recreation forest allows visitors to combine hiking and sightseeing around the resource-rich Jirisan area. An ideal retreat for family vacations and forest relaxation, it serves as a cool summer getaway, offers stunning autumn foliage, and showcases splendid snowy landscapes in winter. In addition, it is adjacent to Jungsan-ri Valley, the Nature Learning Center, Beopgyesa Temple, and Daewonsa Temple within Jirisan National Park, and is also an excellent base for visiting Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong, Hwaeomsa Temple in Gurye, and the Jirisan Hot Springs. MoreLess
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Jirisan Partisan Subjugation Exhibition Hall
지리산빨치산토벌전시관
Themed around the partisans who operated around the sacred Jirisan Mountain before and after the Korean War, this historical space displays authentic materials depicting the partisans' daily lives, the military and police subjugation campaigns, and the suffering of civilians. It serves as a living educational venue to look back at the reality and history of the partisans.MoreLess
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Jirisan Jungsan-ri Natural Recreation Forest
지리산 중산리자연휴양림
This recreation forest allows visitors to combine hiking and sightseeing around the resource-rich Jirisan area. An ideal retreat for family vacations and forest relaxation, it serves as a cool summer getaway, offers stunning autumn foliage, and showcases splendid snowy landscapes in winter. In addition, it is adjacent to Jungsan-ri Valley, the Nature Learning Center, Beopgyesa Temple, and Daewonsa Temple within Jirisan National Park, and is also an excellent base for visiting Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong, Hwaeomsa Temple in Gurye, and the Jirisan Hot Springs.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated