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Gyeomjae), a genius painter from the late Joseon era, and is full of hidden stories and
tales. Walking along the trail along Suseong- dong Valley is like traveling through history.
Walking down Suseong- dong Valley is recommended instead of taking the bus when descending. Those who walk down pass the site of the boarding house where poet Yoon Dong-ju used to live. The house is no longer there, but signs on the walls of neighboring homes indicate its former locatio n.
Have a snack on the benches in the clearing in front of Suseong-dong Valley before getting started. The path up to the observation deck starts just after Samojeong Pavilion near the restrooms.
Take bus No. 9 outside Exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, Seoul Metro Line 3. The last stop is the entrance to Suseong-dong Valley.
Joseon wunderkind painter Jeong Seon often featured this valley in his works. The term " suseong " means “sound of waters,” befitting this charming forested retreat not far from the hustle and bustle of Seoul.
This stone grotto is found halfway up Inwangsan Mountain beneath Chimabawi Rock. Inside is a carved stone Buddha triad and the path leading up to the structure is lined with Buddha statues and engravings of the Maitreya Buddha in the rock faces. Sansingak (Mountain Spirit Hall) just behind the main hall is dedicated to the mountain spirit and tiger who are said to guard the mountain.
The name of this rock comes from the story of Queen Dangyeong, the favorite wife of King Jungjong. Moved to tears after hearing of the king's longing for her, the queen is said to have hung her skirt on this boulder. The creases in the boulder resembles the pleats of a chima (skirt).
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