Pine Forest of Hadong

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.445

Category

동식물

Era

50∼300여년(수령)

Designated year

2005

Location

하동군, 경상남도— 경남 하동군 하동읍 광평리 443-10번지

Coordinates

35.062266, 127.745051

Pine Forest of Hadong in Gyeongsangnam-do dates back to 1745 (21st year of the reign of King Yeongjo) during the Joseon Dynasty when 750 trees were planted by Jeon Cheon-sang, the local governor, to block damage from wind and sand coming from the river. The bark of the old pines is cracked in a tortoiseshell pattern, bringing to mind the metal armor worn by generals of the past. In the forest is an archery field called Hasangjeong, where archers train. The Pine Forest of Hadong is Korea’s finest forest of old pine trees, and the beauty of the trees against the white sandy bank and clear water of Seomjingang River makes people stop in their tracks.

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