Exploring Myeoncheon Fortress with My Dog
Hello! I’m Jeong Su-bin, a social media supporter from Dangjin City.
As the weather starts to warm up, I decided to take a trip to Myeoncheon Fortress with my dog today.
This wasn’t just a simple walk; I was participating in a special event that started in February:
Myeoncheon Fortress Guardian Dog Exam: Pet Stamp Tour!
As the first cultural heritage site in the country to allow pets, Myeoncheon Fortress truly has a well-prepared program for our furry friends.
Let me share the fresh experiences I had while stamping my tour booklet today!
The adventure began at the ‘Myeoncheon Fortress Tourist Information Center’!
To start the stamp tour, you must first visit the tourist information center. Here, you can collect a cute illustrated stamp tour booklet.
The concept of this tour is for our dogs to become 'guardian dogs' by passing nine training exercises (exams).
Holding the tour booklet made me feel like my dog was a real scholar, and I was excited!
Here are the highlights from the 'Guardian Dog Training Course' I visited today:
The first stop was Goljeongji (Courage Training).
We headed to the beautiful pond at Goljeongji. It’s famous for cherry blossoms in spring and lotus flowers in summer, but the calm winter scenery was also charming.
Walking along the deck path by the pond while listening to the water was the 'courage training'. My dog, initially hesitant, bravely led the way and passed the training!
Next was the March 10th Independence Movement Memorial (Independence Spirit Training).
In front of this historic monument, I felt a moment of solemnity. Here, we took a picture of my dog sitting proudly, embodying the spirit of independence.
Families with children were also present, and it was heartwarming to see them learning history with their dogs.
Then we visited the Guest House (Etiquette Training).
This traditional house, where guests once stayed, is a perfect place for 'etiquette training'! It was ideal for teaching my dog to wait patiently.
Against the serene backdrop of the hanok, every photo turned out beautifully.
Next was the South Gate (Boundary Training).
The majestic South Gate symbolizes Myeoncheon Fortress. The 'boundary training' course provided a wide view, perfect for my dog’s nose work.
Standing proudly in front of the sturdy fortress wall, my dog truly seemed ready to be a guardian dog.
We also visited Jangcheong (Cognitive Training).
Here, my dog explored the surroundings, sniffing every corner, making it a joyful stamping experience.
Finally, we reached the 1000-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree.
This legendary tree, planted by Yeongrang to cure her father’s illness, left me in awe of its immense size and energy.
Under this ancient tree, I wished for the health of my family and dog.
The training concluded at Myeoncheon Warehouse (Resource Acquisition Training).
After walking around the fortress, I was ready for a break at the last stop, Myeoncheon Warehouse, an unusual café converted from an old granary.
It’s a spacious place with a vintage yet warm atmosphere, perfect for resting with my dog.
We settled inside, enjoying cool drinks and tasty treats for my dog—this was true 'resource acquisition'!
While relaxing at the Myeoncheon Warehouse, I felt proud checking off the stamps I earned today.
Besides the places I visited, the tour booklet features three more locations: Dae-sup Wind Road (Agility Training), Yeongtap Temple (Endurance Training), and Gakjasungdol (Training for Leaving a Mark).
After collecting all nine stamps, return to the tourist center to receive a 'Guardian Dog Certificate' and a cute badge.
From my visit, I realized that Myeoncheon Fortress is truly 'pet-friendly'.
Although I heard it was designated as the first cultural heritage site allowing pets, walking around with my dog felt welcomed rather than awkward.
A small tip for visitors: Always keep your dog on a short leash for the protection of the heritage and other visitors.
And don’t forget to bring waste bags to keep the area clean!
Take a break at Myeoncheon Warehouse during or after your training; it’s perfect for replenishing resources.
The Dangjin Myeoncheon Fortress Pet Stamp Tour runs continuously from February.
If you’re tired of simple walks, why not visit Myeoncheon Fortress with your dog this weekend for the 'exam'?
Creating memories in a space where history breathes is invaluable.
Until the day my dog becomes a proud guardian of Myeoncheon Fortress!
I will continue to support Dangjin’s pet-friendly initiatives as a supporter.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/dangjin2030/224178731186
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