Myeongokheon Garden

명옥헌 원림

A free pond garden ringed by crape myrtles, best in midsummer

Hours

Open at all times

Tickets

Free

Address

103 Husan-gil, Goseo-myeon; parking available

A small pavilion faces a square pond, and crape myrtles stand all around it. From late July to mid-August the pink blossoms drop onto the water and photographers queue for spots. Oh Yi-jeong built it at his father Oh Hui-do's home, and the name comes from the sound of water on stone, like jade beads. It is often paired with Soswaewon but is plainer, and there is no entry fee. Outside bloom season, autumn leaves make it a calm walk.