Asan Maengssi Haengdan House

Introduction:

Maeng Sa-seong is a major figure in Cheonbaek-ri and was a prime minister during the early years of the Joseon Dynasty. His house is the oldest private residence in Korea, and was originally General Choi Yeong’s home, before he turned it over to his g

Directions Take a bus from Dong Seoul Terminal (Gangbyeon station, Subway Line 2) to Asan. From Asan Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 170, 171, 172, 174 or 175.Get off at Asan Maengssi Haengdan House.
Tel:
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Information:
Maeng Sa-seong is a major figure in Cheonbaek-ri and was a prime minister during the early years of the Joseon Dynasty.
His house is the oldest private residence in Korea, and was originally General Choi Yeong’s home, before he turned it over to his grand son-in-law, Maeng Sa-seong.
The simple residence houses two 600-year-old gingko trees in the yard.
Therefore it has been named ‘Haengdan’, meaning that Confucius taught on top of the gingko tree symbolizing a place of learning.
For that reason it is inferred that Maeng Sa-seong intentionally planted gingko trees in the yard and taught junior scholars.
The two gingko trees provide a cool shade and give out five sacks of gingko nuts each year.
Telephone: +82-1577-6611

Current:
Status Historic Site No.109 (Designated on January 21, 1963)

Opening:Opening date N/A (Open all year round)