Sangseon-am ( means rock) is one of three hermitages in the area. The
other two are Haseon-am and
Jungseon-am. Sangseon-am was
named by Kwon Sang-ha, who is said to have built a small thatched pavilion on this spot. Here he
lived a pleasant and unambitious life writing verses. One of his more memorable verses follows:
"a crane enjoying itself with a mountain wizard disappeared, and immaculate spirit like a crane comes
and stays at Sangseon-am."
The area containing the three hermitages includes nine valleys surrounded by a grand wall made from many
different kinds of rocks. The area has no especially tall or broad boulders. Instead, the many small rocks
huddled together seem like friends caring for their neighbors. Crystal clear water bubbles smoothly between
the rocks on its way through the valleys, eventually turning into a waterfall. The waterfall sounds like
thunder and the spray gets tourists' clothes wet.
Admission: Free
Directions: Near Haseon-am
Yeongdong Expressway -> Manjong Junction -> Jungang Expressway -> North Danyang Interchaneg -> National Road #5 -> Danyang -> Haseon-am
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