Dasan Thought Reflected in Jeong Yak-yong Garden, Established at Namyangju Dasan Ecological Park

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) announced on the 16th that it plans to create the "Jeong Yak-yong Garden," which embodies the philosophy and garden views of Jeong Yak-yong, at Dasan Ecological Park (Neungnae-ri, Joan-myeon) by September this year.

Dasan's philosophy is embodied in the Jeong Yak-yong Garden, which will be established in Dasan Ecological Park, Namyangju. The photo shows the location map of Jeong Yak-yong Garden. Provided by Namyangju City.

This project was planned to create a garden based on Jeong Yak-yong's practical and nature-friendly ideas, to reflect on its historical significance, and to utilize it as a local tourism resource.

The city plans to create the garden with five themes?Hydrangea Garden, Bamboo Orchid Garden, Tea Garden, Chrysanthemum Garden, and Medicinal Herb Garden?referencing Jeong Yak-yong's works such as 'Jehwangsanyuincheop,' 'Dasanhwasa,' and 'Jukranhwamokgi.'

In particular, the city aims to complete the project during the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival this year so that citizens and tourists can feel Jeong Yak-yong's philosophy and natural beauty, thereby promoting local economic revitalization.

Mayor Joo Gwang-deok emphasized, "Namyangju is the hometown of Jeong Yak-yong, where his birthplace and tomb are located. This project is a meaningful endeavor to integrate Jeong Yak-yong’s philosophy and nature in Dasan Ecological Park, the space where he once strolled."

He added, "Through the creation of Jeong Yak-yong Garden, Dasan Ecological Park will be linked with Jeong Yak-yong historical sites and will be reborn as a richer tourist attraction."

Dasan Ecological Park is a waterfront park located at Paldang Lake, where ecology, history, and culture harmonize. It is adjacent to Jeong Yak-yong historical sites, the Silhak Museum, and Majae Holy Ground, making it a popular destination visited by many tourists throughout the year.

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