Hapgangjeong Pavilion | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

Hapgangjeong Pavilion, located in Hapgang 2-ri, Inje-eup, is named after Hapgang, where the Naerimcheon and Inbukcheon rivers merge. It is the first pavilion in the Inje area, built in 1676 (the 2nd year of King Sukjong's reign) and rebuilt in 1756 (the 32nd year of King Yeongjo's reign) after being destroyed by fire. Next to Hapgangjeong Pavilion is Gangwon-do Jungangdan, an altar made during the Joseon Dynasty. Jungangdan is an altar at the center of each province in the Joseon era where special rituals were held to appease spirits who had died unjustly or had been neglected in rites to prevent epidemics or droughts. Gangwon-do Jungangdan is known to have held these rituals until around 1843.