Daecheong Dam Observatory (대청댐 전망대) – Homepage https://www.kwater.or.kr/main.do?s_mid=1 – Tel +82-43-201-0911 Daecheong Dam Observatory overlooks the clear waters of Daecheongho Lake. At the site is Water Culture Center that offers various things to see relating to the dam as well as informational visual aids related to water. The Dacheonggyo Bridge by the observatory connects to…
Danyang Jeokseong Fortress (단양 적성) – Homepage www.danyang.go.kr/ www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-43-422-1146 Danyang Jeokseong Fortress is a fortress made of stones gathered from Seongjaesan Mountain in Danyang. The fortress was built surrounding the mountain’s southern slope and summit. The fortress had a circumference of 923 meters, but most of it has been destroyed; the only…
Suamgol Café Street(수암골 카페거리) – Homepage https://www.cheongju.go.kr/ktour/index.do This is a collection of cafés that are situated on a road above Suamgol Village, in Uamsan Mountain, Cheongju. Most of the cafés have terraces, which afford them a view of Cheongju city center and the night view of the city after dark. One can also opt to…
Goesan Historic House of Song Byeong-il (괴산 송병일 고택) – Homepage www.goesan.go.kr/tour This dwelling is a well-preserved example of a traditional Korean house built in the late 19th century, a relic from the era of the Joseon dynasty. It offers insight into the architectural design of the period as well as the domestic life of…
Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원) – Homepage www.cheongju.go.kr Cheongju Zoo houses mammals, birds, and reptiles as its main attractions, featuring iconic animals such as tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, penguins, seals, and monkeys. Visitors can engage in animal classrooms to learn about the ecology and characteristics of various species. Guided tours by zookeepers offer insights into wildlife…
Seowongyegok Valley (서원계곡) – Homepage www.tourboeun.go.kr Seowongyegok Valley is fed by the Samgacheon Stream, which originates from Songnisan Mountain and flows through Samga Reservoir in an S-shaped curve. It is relatively gentle in slope, and the stream is quite wide. The area is home to the 600-year-old Seowon-ri Pine Tree. Aside from enjoying the beautiful…
Yeongdong Wine Tunnel (영동 와인터널) – Homepage https://ht.yd21.go.kr/tunnel/ Yeongdong Wine Tunnel is a 420 m-long tunnel within the Rainbow Healing Tourist Site. It was built as a wine storage because caves present ideal conditions for wine storage. Here, visitors can browse the Wine Culture Hall, which details the history of wines; Yeongdong Wine Hall, which…
Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr Joryeongsan Recreational Forest is located in Joryeongsan Mountain, a part of Sobaeksanmaek Mountain Range. Joryeongsan Mountain is home to groves of old pine and oak trees. Hiking trails weave throughout the forests. Amenities include accommodations, forest park, pavilion, outdoor stage, playground, and remains of a fortress. The water…
Domaryeong Pass (도마령) – Homepage http://tour.yd21.go.kr Domaryeong Pass is an 800 m-long pass at the foot of Minjujisan Mountain, connecting the Hwanggang-myeon area of Yeongdong-gun with Muju. The name of the pass, “Doma,” refers to how a general with a sword (do) had crossed over the pass on a horse (ma) in the past. This…
Danyang Bobaljae Pass (단양 보발재) Bobaljae Pass is located 540 m above sea level on the northern side of Sobaeksan Mountain. It is also known as Godeuneomijae Pass. The S-shaped curve is known for wildflowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn, so one can either take a leisurely drive along the road or park…