page_title: Choesung Pavilion
hierarchical_section_title: Choesung Pavilion
caption_attribution_description: 한국어: 평양의 풍경이 인쇄된 엽서. Taisho Hato 발행. 앞면에 평양 모란봉 정상에 있는 최승대 전경을 담은 흑백사진이 인쇄됨. 좌측 하단에는 '牡丹台頂上最勝台'이, 우측 하단에는 '平壤五十景'과 'HEI JO-CHOSEN.'이 인쇄됨. 뒷면에 우표부착란, 내용기입란, 'MADE IN WAKAYAMA' 등이 인쇄됨.
context_page_description: The Choesung Pavilion is an historic structure located on Moran Hill in Kyongsang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. First built in the 6th Century, it was rebuilt in 1716. One of the National Treasures of North Korea, it is located at the highest point of the Hill, 95 meters above ground. The pavilion is bounded on the south and west by rounded, low summits separated by three valleys. It offers views of the many species of trees growing on the hill, including pine, fir, Korean pine, trifoliate pine, linden and poplar. One can seasonally also observe over 70 species of birds from the location.
  The Pavilion was originally called “Osung”, but was renamed “Choesung” for the excellent views it commands; these views make the pavilion a popular local tourist attraction.
context_section_description: The  Choesung Pavilion is an historic structure located on Moran Hill in Kyongsang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. First built in the 6th Century, it was rebuilt in 1716. One of the National Treasures of North Korea, it is located at the highest point of the Hill, 95 meters above ground. The pavilion is bounded on the south and west by rounded, low summits separated by three valleys. It offers views of the many species of trees growing on the hill, including  pine, fir, Korean pine, trifoliate pine, linden and poplar. One can seasonally also observe over 70 species of birds from the location.
  The Pavilion was originally called “Osung”, but was renamed “Choesung” for the excellent views it commands; these views make the pavilion a popular local tourist attraction.
caption: Old postcard view of the Pavilion
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