Discovering Goesan: The Seonang Tree of Yeonpung Old Road
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Goesan Seonang Tree
The Seonang Tree, embodying the living history of Goesan's Yeonpung Old Road, is a hidden gem, a space not widely known to many.
Standing on the path leading to Joryeongsan Natural Recreation Forest, the Seonang Tree, revered as a sacred tree that has guarded the road for hundreds of years.
More than just an old tree, it is a witness to history and an object of faith where scholars from Yeongnam during the Joseon Dynasty prayed for the safety and well-being of travelers on their way to take the national civil service exam in Hanyang (present-day Seoul).
Numerous scholars traveling the past road rested here for a while, and it also served as a reliable religious figure for someone.
Around this tree, people built Seonangdan altars made of piled stones to pray for safe passage. This reflects traces of traditional folk beliefs where people held rituals for the guardian spirit of the village and the deity protecting the hill.
Also, the Seonang Tree, which grants the wishes of the people of Gosari Village, is known as a sacred tree where tigers often came down to rest.
It is said that praying for health at the Seonang Tree in Gosari Village, famous as a healing village, leads to a long and healthy life.
How about wishing for the health of everyone who has visited Goesan at the Seonang Tree, which was responsible for the longevity of the villagers?
The Goesan Seonang Tree has been recognized for its high value as a cultural heritage that combines the history of the old road from the Joseon Dynasty and folk beliefs, going beyond just being an old tree.
The Yeonpung Old Road, where this Seonang Tree is located, is easy to walk due to its gentle slope, and it is also popular as a trekking spot because it is surrounded by lush forests.
Meeting the Seonang Tree while walking along the road will be a special experience where you can feel the breath and earnest wishes of the scholars of the past in the quiet forest.
It is said that travel is the best-known preventive medicine, cure, and restorative for all generations. I hope that many people will have a healing time through their trip to Goesan.
[Location]
Goesan Seonang Tree: 381 Wonpung-ri, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun
Source :https://blog.naver.com/goesan-gun/224093886910
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