Five poetry monuments honoring the artistic spirit of the five great writers of the Heo family, including Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon, are erected around the site of Heo Gyun's birthplace. This area is part of a literature trail. Heo Gyun is famous as the author of the first Korean novel, 'The Tale of Hong Gildong'. Born in 1569 at Aildang in Sacheon, he had two brothers and a sister, Heo Nanseolheon. The siblings and their father are known as the "Five Great Writers of the Heo Family," leaving behind over 5,000 poems and writings.

The mountain was called Gyosan because its shape resembled a prostrate dragon (Imugi), and it is said that Heo Gyun took his pen name 'Gyosan' from it. The pine and bamboo forests surrounding the monument seem to have witnessed Heo Gyun’s turbulent life. Standing before the monument, the rustling bamboo forest feels as if it is whispering Heo Gyun’s stories, creating a solemn atmosphere.

The exact location of Heo Gyun’s birthplace at Aildang is unknown, so the monument stands at the presumed site. From Gyeongpo Beach, pass through the Sacheon pine forest and go straight toward Sacheon Harbor to find the sign. Turning left up a shallow hill leads to a parking area, and descending the hill reveals the monument. Nearby at Sacheon Beach is Gyomunam Rock, where Heo Gyun played as a child. To learn more, visit the Heo Gyun & Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park in Chodang-dong.