Gubyeongsan Mountain (구병산) – Homepage www.tourboeun.go.kr Gubyeongsan Mountain is an 876 m-high mountain located on the southern side of Songnisan National Park. It is also known as “Gubongsan Mountain” because it is said to have nine (gu) peaks (bong). There is a lush forest with plenty of beautiful rocky cliffs. Visit in the fall to…

Yeonpung Sanctuary (연풍성지) – Homepage www.goesan.go.kr After the nationwide repression of Catholicism in 1791, a group of Catholics came to what is today known as Yeonpung Sanctuary to practice their religion in secret before they were discovered and executed in 1801. Today, Yeonpung Sanctuary is a Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the martyrs. Yeonpung Sanctuary has…

Wollyubong Peak (The Eight Sights of Hancheon) [월류봉(한천팔경)] – Homepage http://www.tour.yd21.go.kr/ Wollyubong Peak is one of The Eight Sights of Hancheon, a collection of eight beautiful sights around Wollyubong Peak on the eastern side of Yeongdong-gun. The Eight Sights of Hancheon were named by Song Si-yeol (1607-1689), a prominent Joseon-era politician. Wollyubong Trail provides easy…

Ondal Tourist Area (온달관광지) – Homepage www.danyang.go.kr Ondal Tourist Area is the site of a battle between Goguryeo and Silla in the 6th Century over the control of the Hangang River. It is home to Ondal Exhibition Hall, the Ondal Open Film Set, Ondalsanseong Fortress, and Ondaldonggul Cave, inspired by the story of Goguryeo general…

Geumwolbong Peak (금월봉) – Homepage www.jecheon.grandculture.net/ Geumwolbong Peak is a unique, small rocky mountain distinguished by its diverse shapes that blend a touch of artificiality with natural beauty. This site, initially a limestone mine, unveiled its striking rock formations in 1993. The resemblance of these rocks to the Manmulsang (Ten Thousand Rocks) of North Korea’s…

Cheongju Yonghwasa Temple (용화사(청주)) – Homepage www.yonghwasa.com This temple was founded in 1902. Yonghwasa Temple can be found about 2 kilometers down the small road from a National Road connecting Judeok-eup, Cheongju, with Eumseong. Unlike other Buddhist temples, which tend to be located in secluded places, Yonghwasa Temple is easily reachable from the city, attracting…

Blackstone Belle Foret Resort (증평 에듀팜(블랙스톤 벨포레 리조트)) – Homepage www.blackstonebelleforet.com Belle Foret, French for “beautiful forest,” is located in a pristine natural environment in the center of the nation, making it easily accessible from all locations. The resort offers a variety of leisure activities, including golfing, a luge track, marina club, and farm where…

Gosudonggul Cave (단양 고수동굴) – Homepage www.gosucave.co.kr – Tel +82-43-422-3072 Gosudonggul Cave, a natural limestone marvel, is recognized as a Natural Monument of Korea. Spanning nearly 1,700 meters in length, this ancient cave has been shaped over 500 million years. Inside, visitors can marvel at an array of spectacular formations including stalactites, stalagmites, underground lakes,…

Yeongdong Bidangang Forest Village (영동 비단강숲마을) – Homepage bidangang.invil.org (Korean only) – Tel +82-43-745-5432 Yeongdong Bidangang Forest Village is a pure farming village which was at the historical border between the Silla and Baekje kingdoms. Also located nearby is Yeongguksa Temple, where King Gongmin escaped from the Red Turban troops during the Goryeo period. Created…