Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms, Volume 17

This was originally the territory of Goguryeo original: "高句麗". An ancient kingdom that ruled the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and Manchuria.. The northwest is called Pyeongan, which is the ancient land of Joseon Referring here to Old Joseon (Gojoseon), the first Korean kingdom.. It is divided and governed through commanderies, prefectures, departments, and counties.

The three provinces of Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, and Jeolla possess vast lands and abundant resources; their administrative centers are grand and numerous. To the north, the border of the two provinces Likely referring to the northern regions of Hamgyeong and Pyeongan. meets the Mohe original: "靺鞨" (Mohe/Malgal), ancient Tungusic people of Manchuria.. To the east, west, and south, the land is bordered by the sea. To the north, it neighbors the Jurchen original: "女直" (Nuzhi/Nüzhen), the ancestors of the Manchus.. To the northwest, it reaches the Yalu River.

The territory spans two thousand li A traditional unit of distance; 2,000 li is roughly 1,000 kilometers. from east to west, and four thousand li from north to south. Detailed descriptions of its mountains and rivers are provided below:

Daeheung Valley

Located between the two mountains of Cheonma and Seonggeo. The trees are lush and dense, and the springs and stones are bright and pure. In summer, a canopy of green shade covers the ground, and water lilies bloom, filling the entire valley with a clear fragrance. In autumn, the red maples and yellow leaves are reflected in the depths of the water; it is truly a magnificent landscape.

Pagyon Falls

Located between the two mountains of Cheonma and Seonggeo. It is shaped like a stone vat; peering into it, the depths appear pitch black. A flat rock emerges from the center, known as Island Rock original: "島巖" (Do-am).. The water rushes toward the precipice, where a thunderous waterfall plunges down more than a hundred feet original: "十餘丈" (ten-plus zhang). A zhang is approximately 3.3 meters., appearing exactly like...