Myeongjae Gotaek.

A masterclass in Joseon-era architecture, Myeongjae Gotaek was the 18th-century residence of scholar Yun Jeung. The estate is famed for its innovative design, featuring rare sliding-hinge doors and a layout that maximizes airflow and mountain views. Outside, the landscape is defined by a serene pond and hundreds of massive earthenware jars (jangdok) used for fermenting traditional pastes, creating one of Korea’s most photographed vistas. While the house functions as a living museum of the Soron faction’s history, it also operates as a guesthouse where visitors can sleep in traditional rooms equipped with discreet modern comforts like Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guests can participate in tea ceremonies or forest walks at the foot of Mount Noseong, experiencing the quiet, scholarly austerity that has defined this family estate for generations.