The Subtle Arrival of Spring in Myeoncheon
In some places, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, while in others, they remain shyly nestled in their buds.
Spring does not begin suddenly; it is a gradual process.
Though it may seem that flowers bloom overnight, there are invisible changes that have been occurring for a long time before that moment.
Before spring fully arrives, I decided to take an early spring outing to Myeoncheon.
The representative travel spots in Myeoncheon, such as Myeoncheon Fortress and Goljeongji, are beautiful during the cherry blossom season, but they are equally charming in the preceding seasons.
Walking around Myeoncheon Fortress naturally brings to mind certain thoughts.
The fortress is not grand but is built of low earth and stone, and walking along it offers a panoramic view of the village.
The well-maintained traditional houses, the paths winding between them, and the everyday scenery beyond blend together in a calm manner.
This place feels less like a tourist destination and more like a space where time has paused and flows slowly again.
As I stroll through Myeoncheon, the name of a notable figure comes to mind.
It is Park Ji-won, a practical scholar from the late Joseon Dynasty.
He sought to view reality as it is.
His perspective, which valued essence over form and change over convention, resembles the landscape of Myeoncheon.
The white buds of plum blossoms and the yellow forsythia scattered throughout Myeoncheon Fortress tell us not that 'spring is here' but rather that 'spring is coming soon.'
Thus, spring in Myeoncheon feels like it lingers a bit longer with us.
Unbloomed flowers quietly cling to each branch.
Visitors to Myeoncheon now can witness magnolias, forsythias, and plum blossoms beginning to bloom.
While walking around Myeoncheon Fortress, I suddenly realize that change may not always come quickly.
Perhaps the most important changes approach us quietly and unobtrusively.
As I make my way down to Goljeongji, my steps gradually come to a halt.
A small pond, a pavilion, and the surrounding trees envelop the entire space in warmth.
Walking through the unadorned alleys and simple fortress, I can easily imagine the lives of those who have lived here.
The landscape of Myeoncheon showcases 'life as it is' rather than outward glamour.
Perhaps the world Park Ji-won observed was similar to this.
In a rapidly changing era, we constantly chase after the newest, fastest, and most efficient things.
The Myeoncheon Fortress and Goljeongji, where spring flowers have just begun to bloom, always feel warm and inviting.
Because the flowers are not fully blossomed, the scenery invites us to gaze longer.
Time spent here does not rush by but rather leaves a deeper resonance in our hearts.
During the months from April to October, the city of Dangjin operates a 'tourist taxi' service to help travelers conveniently visit major attractions.
The fare is 45,000 won for four hours and 65,000 won for six hours per taxi, making it affordable for three people to travel together at about 15,000 won each.
We often focus on the visible results.
It is easy to imagine only the fully bloomed magnolias, forsythias, and plum blossoms.
However, walking through Myeoncheon reminds us that the moments just before blooming convey even more stories.
Spring in Myeoncheon reveals its true self in the waiting time.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/dangjin2030/224238184066
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