Gumijeong Pavilion

Gumijeong Pavilion, located in Bongsan-ri, Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, is a pavilion built by Sugodang Yi Ja, who served as Gongjo Chamui during the reign of King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty, after he resigned from office and retired to Jeongseon. The pavilion stands on a wide rock in Golji Stream, the upper reaches of the Namhan River. It was named Gumijeong because nine outstanding natural sceneries can be viewed at a glance from the pavilion. Gumijeong has been a beloved scenic spot since the Joseon Dynasty and is now designated as a Gangwon-do Monument. Around the pavilion, there are pine forests and a campsite, making it popular as a summer resort. The nine beautiful sceneries visible from Gumijeong are as follows:

1) Eoryang: A fish trap placed on the water to catch fish as they leap upstream; it signifies the scene of catching fish. 2) Jeonju: The surrounding field ridges are more beautiful than a painting, signifying rural scenery. 3) Banseo: The rocks around look as beautiful as islands, signifying rock scenery. 4) Cheungdae: The beauty of cliffs that appear stacked layer upon layer, signifying cliff scenery. 5) Seokji: A pond behind the pavilion formed by a hole in the rock, signifying pond scenery. 6) Pyeongam: A single rock with an area of over 100 pyeong and flat, signifying wide rock scenery. 7) Deungdam: The scenery of lighting a lantern in the pavilion and its reflection on the pond, signifying night scenery. 8) Chwibyeok: The scenery of a resting place between the stone walls in front of the pavilion, signifying mountain wall scenery. 9) Yeolsu: The beauty of rock holes lined up on the rock walls around Gumijeong, signifying rock hole scenery.