A Stroll Through History and Nature: Goesan 600th Anniversary Memorial Park

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Goesan 600th Anniversary Memorial Park

Escape to Goesan Memorial Park and enjoy a healing stroll surrounded by the refreshing autumn breeze and natural beauty.

The Goesan 600th Anniversary Memorial Park is an eco-friendly space where families can take leisurely walks and appreciate the autumn scenery, while various creatures thrive together.

The course is designed for comfortable walks for everyone, despite some gentle slopes, making it a perfect place to experience the charm of autumn. The park cultivates an environment where various flowers bloom and fade throughout the seasons, attracting many repeat visitors.

Surrounding the park, you'll find a unique landscape of pine trees twisting and turning, creating a vibrant forest atmosphere.

On one side of the path leading up to the memorial park, you'll discover charming wish stone towers, each with its own unique character. These towers weren't planned from the beginning; they were carefully built one by one by a former public official of Goesan-gun after retirement.

The stones used were recycled from the 2022 Goesan Organic Expo bridge construction site, while the upper sections were completed using materials purchased by the official. I could feel the positive intention of hoping more people would visit this place.

The Goesan 600th Anniversary Memorial Park was created in 2013 to commemorate Goesan-gun's promotion to county status. To celebrate its long history, a time capsule, resembling a black stone tower, holds the history and milestones of Goesan.

Goesan-gun originated from 'Inggeunnae-gun' during the Goguryeo period, followed by 'Goeyang-gun' in Silla, and 'Goeju' in Goryeo. In 1403 (the 3rd year of King Taejong of Joseon), it was promoted to Jigoejusa, and in 1413, it was named Goesan-gun.

The memorial tower symbolizes 'eternal immortality' and represents the stories of the next 400 years and beyond. Popular regions often have one or two memorial towers, right? Goesan-gun boasts numerous memorial towers, both large and small, making it rich in historical attractions. (The time capsule is scheduled to be opened 100 years later, in 2113.)

Before reaching the path to the memorial tower, you'll find 600 granite stones filled with small inscriptions. These stones contain the names and wishes of various individuals, including county governors, members of the National Assembly, council chairpersons, and residents.

Around the monument, you can enjoy panoramic views of Goesan-eup's scenery blending with nature. Forget about the stresses of everyday life and take time to reflect on yourself; it's a great place for solitary contemplation.

Pause your walk and sit at the resting area to feel the refreshing autumn breeze.

Enjoy the beauty of slowness while savoring kimbap and cider that you brought for a snack.

From the carefully stacked stone towers to the sculptures completed through someone's efforts, nothing here felt unnecessary. The park, created to remember the past and live more positively in the future, holds a unique charm specific to Goesan. Although the park is modestly sized, its significance is deeply felt.

The back of the large monument, which replaces grandiosity with meaning, features intricately carved trees and valleys that seem to have stepped out of a landscape painting.

Located high above Goesan's city center, the memorial park offers views of the entire Goesan-eup. If you're planning a trip to Goesan, I hope you have a meaningful time at the memorial park, which is perfect for enjoying an autumn picnic.

[Reference]

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[How to Get There]

Goesan 600th Anniversary Memorial Park: 197, Dongjincheon-gil, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun

Source :https://blog.naver.com/goesan-gun/224079722003

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