Auraji Lake
Korean name: 아우라지
Gangwon
Auraji in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, is where the Songcheon and Geolji streams meet and blend. It is also known for the melodies of Jeongseon Arirang, a Gangwon intangible cultural heritage.
About
Auraji is the name of a lake located in Yeoryang-myeon in Jeongseon-gun. It is here that Jeongseon Arirang, the Intangible Cultural Asset of Gangwon-do, originated. The area has long been famous for its beautiful, clean mountains and rivers. Its name is derived from the Korean word eoureojida, meaning "to meet" as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unite in this area.
Part of the upper stream of Namhangang River, Auraji was a famous starting point of log rafts transporting timber to Hanyang, the original name of Seoul. In the old days, one could always hear the singing of boatmen who came from all over the nation. The lyrics of Jeongseon Arirang reveal the sadness and longing of a woman awaiting her husband who left for business to a far-away place or left to transport timber.
Key details
- Address
- 69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open at all times
- Closed
- No closed days throughout the year
- Contact
- 1544-9053
- Region
- Gangwon
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)
The description above is reproduced unedited from Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives). The photo is KOGL Type 1.