Euiseong - Heo Jun (1537-1615) and Heo Jun Museum Heo Jun was the most renowned doctor in his era. He wrote many medical books to help alleviate patients' suffering.His most famous medical book Dongeuibogam, which is an almanac of Korean Oriental medicine, is the most shining example of his sublime humanity. He is rightly praised as Asia's "Saint of Medicine".
Gyeomjae Jeong Seon was a master of real landscape painting who left behind a rich legacy of masterpieces depicting Seoul and the Han River, including the Eight Scenic Views of Yangcheon, while he served as the chief of Yangcheon-hyeon (currently, Gangseo-gu).
The Yaksasa Temple was where the master painter Gyeomjae loved to visit to paint. Its scenic beauty is almost mesmeric and includes a view of the banks of the Han River and luxuriant forests! Gyeomjae's painting Gaehwasa depicts this temple (Yaksasa Temple used to be called Gaehwasa Temple in the Joseon era).
These trees standing at 222 Geumnanghwa-gil (799 Banghwa-dong) are over 400 years old, and are said to have been planted by a government minister during the reign of King Jungjong of Joseon.
Gungsan Mountain, Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu (Soangnu Pavilion and Goseong Fortress Site)
Gyeomjae Arts Festival is held every May, not only to reawaken the spirit of Gyeomjae Jeong Seon in painting, but also to commemorate the area of Soangnu Pavilion on Gungsan Mountain, Gangseo-gu, as one of the locations where he created his landscape masterpieces.
