[Gangwon-do] Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원)

💡 Overview

‘Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park was established to honor the Heo siblings: Heo Gyun, the author of Story of Hong Gildong (a 17th-century novel, the first of its kind written in Hangeul), and Heo Nanseolheon, one of Korea’s most esteemed female writers. This literary park features the Memorial Hall, the site of Heo Nanseolheon’s birth home, a traditional tea experience space, and lush green areas. Every April and September, the Nanseolheon Cultural Festival offers puppet theater, exhibitions, children’s experience programs, and tea ceremony activities.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address	1-29 Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (Zipcode: 25466)
🌐 Website	www.gn.go.kr
Operating Hours	Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park: Open 24 hr Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial hall & Korean tea ceremony experience: 09:00-18:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00) Traditional tea experience: 09:00-17:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00)
Day Off	Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking	Available
Experience Guide	Korean tea ceremony experience, traditional tea experience
Inquiries and Information	+82-33-640-4798

📝 Additional Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the opening hours?

A. Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park: Open 24 hr Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial hall & Korean tea ceremony experience: 09:00-18:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00) Traditional tea experience: 09:00-17:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00)

Q. When is it closed?

A. Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Q. Is parking available?

A. Available

Q. How can I contact them?

A. +82-33-640-4798

Source: Korea Tourism Organization