Mangyangjeong Pavilion

Mangyangjeong is a Joseon Dynasty pavilion located on a hill near Mangyang Beach in Sanpo-ri, Geunnam-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is a pavilion with a hip-and-gable roof and double eaves, measuring 3 kan at the front and 2 kan at the sides. Originally built during the Goryeo Dynasty on the coast of Mangyang-ri, Giseong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, it collapsed over time and was relocated to the southern foot of Hyeonjongsan Mountain in 1471 by Pyeonghae County Magistrate Chae Shin-bo during the Joseon Dynasty. After being damaged by a severe storm in 1517, it underwent several repairs but was left neglected for a long time. In 1858, it was moved to its current location. Later, during the Japanese colonial period and the turbulent times after liberation, only the foundation stones remained, and it was rebuilt in 1958. However, it deteriorated again, and in 2005, the existing pavilion was completely dismantled and a new one was constructed. From Mangyangjeong, one can overlook the East Sea at a glance, and the scenery harmonizing with the surroundings is beautiful. Because of this, the view from the pavilion was considered the best among the Eight Scenic Views of Gwandong, and King Sukjong of Joseon bestowed a plaque reading 'Gwandong Jeil Ru' (Best Pavilion in Gwandong). Additionally, the poet Jeong Cheol praised the scenic beauty of Mangyangjeong in his work 'Gwandong Byeolgok', and the painter Gyeomjae Jeong Seon captured it in his painting collection 'Gwandong Myeongseungcheop', making it a subject of art for many writers and painters.