Auraji Lake
아우라지
Nature · 69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
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- Hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2022-12-26 · Collected: Not provided
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.
In the area
Rivers 1 of 10 attractions in Jeongseon-gun
Similar places in other regions
- Gyeongin Ara Waterway · Incheon
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- Yangpyeong Dumulmeori · Gyeonggi-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI