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The age of the Bangye-ri ginkgo tree is estimated to be between 800 and 1,000 years old with a height of 24.6 meters and a trunk circumference of 15.7 ... More
The age of the Bangye-ri ginkgo tree is estimated to be between 800 and 1,000 years old with a height of 24.6 meters and a trunk circumference of 15.7 meters at breast height, located in the center of the rice fields. The branches spread out in all directions, giving the whole a grand appearance, but some branches are placed as supports to prevent breaking. According to legend, a man from the Seongju Lee family, who lived in this village, planted and managed trees before leaving the village, and another story of a great monk passing by drinking water and sticking his staff in his hand, which grew larger. Also, because a white snake lived inside this tree, it was considered a sacred tree that no one could touch, and it was believed that if the autumn leaves all at once fell at once, the year would be abundant. The Wonju Bangye-ri ginkgo tree is an old and large tree that has lived under the care and care of its ancestors for many years. It has high biological value, serves as a sacred tree, holds legends, and serves as a valuable resource for understanding folk culture, which is why it is designated and protected as a natural monument.
The Shrine of Baeron is the place where Hwang Sa-young hid in a cave during the 1801 Sinyu Persecution, wrote a white paper, and was martyred, and it ... More
The Shrine of Baeron is the place where Hwang Sa-young hid in a cave during the 1801 Sinyu Persecution, wrote a white paper, and was martyred, and it is also a Catholic holy site where Joseon's first St. Joseph Seminary was founded in 1855.
296 Baeronseongji-gil, Bongyang-eup, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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You can use Jecheon city bus number 852. Jecheon city bus number 852 departs from the city garage
at 08:10 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:40 PM, taking about 30 minutes .
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