Gyeongpodae Pavilion

Gyeongpodae Pavilion in Gangneung, one of Gangneung’s most scenic spots

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Planning the visit

Gyeongpodae Pavilion is stop 1 of 6 on the Gwandong Pungryu Era Route.

You will find the stamp at the entrance of Gyeongpodae.

Opening hours are 09:00 - 18:00, daily (open year-round).

The two closest stamp points are Seongyojang House, 0.6 km away, and Ojukheon House at 1.1 km. All three fit into one day.

Details

Address: 365, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Stamp zone: At the entrance of Gyeongpodae
Hours: 09:00 - 18:00, daily (open year-round)
Phone: 033-640-4471
Coordinates: 37.78177, 128.88928

What the campaign says about it

Throughout Korean history, Gyeongpodae Pavilion appears in countless poems, including “Gyeongpodae” and “Gangngeunpalyeong” by Kim Geuk-gi (middle of the Goryeo Dynasty period) as well as “Gwandongpalgyeong” by Ahn Chuk (late Goryeo Dynasty period) and “Gwandongpalgyeong” by Jeong Cheol (pen name: Songgang; Joseon Dynasty period). It was particularly popular among poets and travelers from across the country as a place to enjoy the natural scenery and study. Gyeongpodae Pavilion is a large pavilion and a great example of architecture during the late Joseon Dynasty period. It has a gambrel roof, 48 pillars, five sections at the front, and five sections to the side. Inside the pavilion, the side facing the lake is raised one more level to make an additional floor, and then, this second floor is raised another level to the left and right to create a third floor. This design, which is rarely seen in other pavilions, was chosen to give the viewer the added benefit of enjoying the magnificent scenery of Gyeongpoho Lake from a higher vantage point. The pavilion has two signboards saying, “Gyeongpodae” - the signboard in the Seal font was written by Yi Ik-hoe. Inside the pavilion are several pieces of writings by master scholars, poets, and travelers throughout Korean history, including “Gyeongpodaebu” written by Yi I (pen name: Yulgok) when he was only ten years old, “Eojesi” composed by King Sukjong himself, and “Sangryangmun” by Cho Ha-mang, which is one of the reasons why Gyeongpodae Pavilion holds such cultural significance in Korean history. The oldest records of Gyeongpodae Pavilion can be found in “Palyeong” by Kim Geuk-gi, an administrator during the reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. The pavilion was demolished in 1326 (13th year of King Chungsuk). It was later rebuilt in the old site of Inwolsa Temple, then relocated to its current location in 1508 (3rd year of King Jungjong) by the Governor of Gangneung, Han Geup. Since its relocation, the pavilion has been repaired and restored multiple times to keep it in good condition. In recognition of its substantial historical and academic value, Gyeongpodae Pavilion was designated as a registered Korean Heritage in December 2019.

Quoted from the Visit Korean Heritage Campaign.

Getting there

ake a bus bound for the Gangneung Bus Terminal at Dongseoul Bus Terminal → Get off at Gangneung Express Bus Terminal and walk to a regular bus stop → Take bus no. 202 at Gangneung Intercity/Express Bus Terminal stop → Get off at Gyeongpodae Pavilion/Chamsori Museum

Photographs

Photographs supplied by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation.