Mugunghwa Learning Center | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

Mugunghwa Learning Center is a historic park located in Sindoan, Gyeryong, also known as Gwaemokjeong. Gwaemok is a hanja term meaning zelkova or pagoda tree. Three giant zelkovas, each over 500 years old, provide shade like a pavilion, and the surrounding area has a forest library and walking trails, making it a place for relaxation. In summer, hibiscus flowers bloom along the paths, creating a more beautiful scenery. Yongsan-ri in Sindoan-myeon was said to be settled by people seeking refuge from crowded places long ago. They often told stories of immortal guests while sitting here and planted trees they chose, which all turned out to be gwaemok trees, leading to the name Gwaemokjeong. Another legend says that when Muhak Daesa visited Sindoan, which King Taejo Yi Seong-gye of Joseon considered as the capital site, he carelessly stuck his staff into the ground, and it grew into a large gwaemok tree that has lived until now.