Gwanghallu Pavilion (광한루)

Gwanghallu Pavilion in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, is a 14th-century wooden pavilion sitting on the bank of a constructed lake, designated a national treasure as one of Korea's three great traditional ru pavilions. The complex is best known not just for the architecture but for being the literal setting of "The Tale of Chunhyang," Korea's most beloved classical love story — Yi Mong-ryong supposedly first saw Chunhyang on the long swing across the lake here. The compound today combines the pavilion, the lake with three small islands and an ornamental swing, a stone bridge, and a Chunhyang shrine. Most visitors come for the gardens and the pavilion view from the bridge. About 75 minutes. Pair with Silsangsa Temple.