SW DL-281 Cheongamjeong in the Gwonchungjae Historic Site, Bonghwa County

Bonghwa County 봉화군is a county in North Gyeongsang Province.  It lies inland, at the northern edge of the province  and it is ringed by the Taebaek and Sobaek Mountains. Because of this mountainous inland location, Bonghwa has a colder climate than most of the province, with an average annual temperature of 10 °C (50 °F). Bonghwa has a population of approximately 34,000 and 83% of the county area is natural forest.

Gwonchungjae Historic Site, also known as 'Dakshil', is located in Bonghwa County.  This is the historic site of Chungjae Gwon Beol (1478 ~ 1548), an important civil minister during the period of rule by King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty.  'Cheongamjeong' was personally built by Chungjae Gwon Beol and 'Seokjeonjeongsa' was built by Cheongam Gwon Dong-bo the eldest son of Chungjae. These buildings are preserved here. The surrounding area is filled with rich pine forests and beautiful rocks.  In 'Taengniji', a book of geography, Lee Jung-hwa, a scholar of the positive school of thinking during the middle years of the Joseon Dynasty, recorded this area as one of the most remarkable scenic spots in Korea.

 

This postcard shows Cheongamjeong and was sent by J Kim (12 September 2014) Swap-bot.