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Chehwajeong Pavilion - 체화정 (체華亭) (built early 18th century)

This pavilion was first built by Yi Minjeok (1663-1744), a Joseon era (1392-1910) scholar, for use as a study hall. Later, Yi Hano, who was cited by King Sunjo (1800-34) for exceptional filial piety, brought his mother here in order to take better care of her. The structure is in the style of and elevated hall, measuring three kan wide and two kan deep (a traditional unit of measure referring to the space between columns). It has a hipped-and-gabled roof and an elevated ondol (heated foor) room. In front of the pavilion is a lake with three small islands symbolizing three mountains which appear in a Chinese legend.

(Designated Andong City Tangible Cultural Property #200).

Location

The approximate location of the pavilion is 36.579085' N, 128.578247' E (WGS 84 map datum). Address: 경북 안동시 풍산읍 상리 2리 447.