Cheongseokgul Cave (옥화1경 청석굴) – Homepage www.cheongju.go.kr Cheongseokgul Cave is a natural cave where prehistoric humans lived, with artifacts from the Paleolithic era, such as choppers and chopping tools (hammers), points, and hand axes, discovered inside. The place stays cool even during hot summer, and is currently home to bats and golden-capped fruit bats. Nearby…
Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress (청주 상당산성) – Homepage https://www.cheongju.go.kr/sangdang/http://www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-43-201-0202 Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a fortress built along the natural slopes close to downtown Cheongju. It was comprehensively improved in 1596 (29th year of King Seonjo’s reign) during Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and later remodeled into a stone fortress…
Soseonam Recreational Forest (소선암자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-43-422-7839 Soseonam Recreational Forest is located in Danyang, near one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang. It is replete with flowing streams, verdant landscape and surrounded by many famous landmarks, including Chungjuho Lake, Sainam Rock, Duaksan and Doraksan Mountains, and Jebibong Peak. The forest is…
Chungju Dam (충주댐) – Homepage www.chungju.go.kr – Tel +82-43-840-1207 Chungju Dam is the nation’s largest multipurpose concrete dam and plays a role in water resources planning and management, prevention of flood damage, and electric power production. The dam area features various facilities like the Water Exhibition Hall, Memorial Tower, a resting area, and a tour…
Seonamgyegok Valley (Haseonam Rock) (선암계곡(하선암)) – Homepage www.danyang.go.kr – Tel +82-43-422-1146 Seonamgyegok Valley is a clean 10-kilometer valley stretching from Gasan-ri to Daejam-ri in Danyang. Among the Eight Scenic Views of Danyang, Teukseonam Rock and Soseonam Rock are located here. This valley is known for its dense forests, strange rock formations, and clear and clean…
Danyang Jeokseongbi Monument of Silla (단양 신라 적성비) – Tel +82-43-422-1146 The Danyang Jeokseongbi Monument of Silla was erected by King Jinheung, the 24th King of Silla Kingdom, as a public announcement board. It was found at Jeokseongsanseong Fortress in Danyang in 1978. The stone stele is broken into three parts: the two lower pieces…
Geumsusan Mountain (금수산) – Homepage worak.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-43-653-3251 Geumsusan Mountain, originally called Baegamsan Mountain, was renamed by noted Joseon-period scholar Yi Hwang (pen name Toegye) when he was the chief governor of Danyang County, saying its graceful features matched the fineness of silk embroidery. The mountain is beautiful throughout the year with bright foliage…
Daecheong Dam (대청댐) – Homepage www.kwater.or.kr – Tel +82-43-930-7332 Daecheong Dam is a multi-purpose dam consisting of a 72 meter-tall and 495 meter-long concrete gravity dam and rockfill dam. It is located on the Geumgang River where Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do meet. There are three additional support dams in the area of the main dam to…
Sobaeksan National Park (Northern Section) (소백산국립공원(북부)) – Homepage sobaek.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-43-423-0708 Sobaeksan Mountain is renowned for its natural splendor and mystery, standing tall in the middle of the Korean peninsula, and offering several magnificent peaks, such as Hyeongjebong, Sinseonbong, Gungmangbong, Birobong, and Yeonhwabong. Its captivating seasonal beauty attracts visitors year round. The moutain’s recreational…
Dariangyegok Valley (다리안계곡) – Homepage www.danyang.go.kr – Tel +82-43-422-1146 Dariangyegok Valley is located in the Darian Local Tourist Site near Danyang. The water in the valley curves around smooth rocks in between the lush forest. People visit in the summer to escape the heat. Dariangyegok Valley has cold water flowing from Sobaeksan Mountain. The area…