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Gungnamji Pond, Korea's first artificial pond created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, is a place steeped in the beautiful love story of Prince Seodong and Princess Seonhwa.
Gungnamji Pond, Korea's first artificial pond created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, is a place steeped in the beautiful love story of Prince Seodong and Princess Seonhwa. According to the records of the Samguksagi, it is called Gungnamji because "a pond was dug to the south of the palace. " It is said that water was drawn in through a waterway, willow trees were planted, and an island symbolizing Bangjangseonsan Mountain, where immortals live, was created in the center of the pond.
Created by modeling the Taoist utopia of ancient China, this place shows the essence of Baekje landscaping technology and is evaluated as having become the origin of Japanese garden culture. Especially in summer, ten million lotus flowers in full bloom create a spectacular view, and at night, the tranquil night view of the illuminated pond and Poryongjeong Pavilion evokes admiration. Take a walk through the beautiful scenery at Gungnamji Pond, where the romantic story of Seodong and Princess Seonhwa lives and breathes.
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