Chestnut Tree of Ungyo-ri, Pyeongchang
平昌 雲橋里 밤나무
강원특별자치도 평창군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.498
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 2008
- Location
- 평창군, 강원특별자치도— 강원 평창군 방림면 운교리 36-2번지
- Coordinates
- 37.431842, 128.339535
Description
This is the biggest and oldest known chestnut tree in Korea. It looks healthy and is growing well. The tree used to yield three to four large sacks of nuts, befitting its nickname, Yeongmyeongja, which literally means that its fruit is “resoundingly famous.” The road in front of this chestnut tree used to be an important transport route connecting Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do Provinces. The stable of Ungyo station warehouse was located near the tree. A shamanic shrine was located near the tree, offering it protection, as was the stable of Ungyo station warehouse.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)