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Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원)

Introduction

'Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park was established to honor the Heo siblings: Heo Gyun, the author of Story of Hong Gildong (a 17th-century novel, the first of its kind written in Hangeul), and Heo Nanseolheon, one of Korea's most esteemed female writers. This literary park features the Memorial Hall, the site of Heo Nanseolheon's birth home, a traditional tea experience space, and lush green areas. Every April and September, the Nanseolheon Cultural Festival offers puppet theater, exhibitions, children’s experience programs, and tea ceremony activities.

Basic Information

Address 1-29 Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (25466)
Website www.gn.go.kr
Last Updated 2025/01/16
Hours Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park: Open 24 hr
Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial hall & Korean tea ceremony experience: 09:00-18:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00)
Traditional tea experience: 09:00-17:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00)
Closed Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Information +82-33-640-4798
Parking Available

Additional Information

Available Facilities Memorial hall, experience center
Parking Fees Free
Admission Fees Free
Facility Utilization Fees Traditional tea experience: 1,000 won

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