Uirimji Reservoir (제천 의림지와 제림) – Homepage www.jecheon.go.kr – Tel +82-43-651-7101 Uirimji Reservoir was created during the Three Kingdoms Era. Due to its long history, it is one of the most famous reservoirs in Chungcheong-do. The reservoir is 1.8 kilometers in circumference and 151,470 square meters in water surface area and has a depth of…
Cheongpung Cable Car (청풍호반케이블카) – Homepage www.cheongpungcablecar.com Cheongpung Cable Car takes passengers back and forth between Multae-ri in Cheongpung-myeon and Bibongsan Mountain along a 2.3-kilometer ropeway. There are a total of 43 cabins that accommodate up to 10 passengers per car, with ten cabins featuring transparent flooring to offer a thrilling bird’s-eye-view of Cheongpung-myeon. The…
Suamgol Observatory (수암골전망대) – Tel +82-43-201-2042 Suamgol Observatory offers panoramic views of Cheongju. The observatory is located in Suamgol, a neighborhood formed by refugees after the Korean War, which gained popularity as a filming location for the KBS drama “Bread, Love and Dreams (2010).” Nearby, visitors can explore Suamgol Mural Village, Drama Road, and Café…
Jeongipum Pine Tree (보은 속리 정이품송) – Homepage http://www.tourboeun.go.krhttps://www.khs.go.kr/ – Tel +82-43-540-3394 This 600-year-old pine tree stands at the entrance to Songnisan Mountain in Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. This old tree, designated as Natural Monument No. 103, is 15 meters in x_height and 4.5 meters in girth. Its branches stretch 10.3 meters to the east, 9.6 meters…
Boeun Samnyeonsanseong Fortress (보은 삼년산성) – Homepage https://ncms.nculture.org/ https://archive.chungbuk.re.kr/ – Tel +82-43-540-3406 Samnyeongsanseong Fortress was built during the Silla dynasty. The sprawling stone walls stretch 1.7 kilometers in length with x_heights and x_widths of 13-20 and 8-10 meters respectively. The name of the fortress comes from the time it took to complete the construction, three…
Songnisan Special Tourist Zone (속리산 관광특구) – Homepage https://www.boeun.go.kr/tour/http://songni.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-43-540-3393 With Songnisan National Park at its center, Songnisan Special Tourist Zone offers picturesque scenery and cozy resorts. At 1,058 meters above sea level, Songnisan Mountain is one of the 8 scenic wonders in Korea, and its steep peaks and deep valleys create a…
Information about Sainam Rock (단양 사인암).
Mansugyegok Valley (만수계곡) – Homepage https://www.boeun.go.kr/tour/main/index.do Mansugyegok Valley is a 4 km-long valley fed by the Samgacheon Stream, which originates from Cheonwangbong Peak in Songnisan Mountain and flows into Samga Reservoir. Its name refers to how it has enjoyed tens of thousands of years of age. Its clear water and lush forests make it a…
Nangchugol Learning Park (낭추골 현장체험학습원) – Homepage http://www.nangchu.com Nangchugol is a mountain village located in the eastern part of Cheongju, offering children the chance to observe and experience nature through play and a variety of activities. It boasts a goblin trail, four-season sledding options (grass sled, water sled, and snow sled), swimming pools, a nature…
Cheongjuhyanggyo Confucian School (청주향교) – Homepage www.skkcj.com Hyanggyo is a national educational institution from the Joseon dynasty that housed the tablets of esteemed Confucian scholars and held rituals in their honor. It consists of six hanok buildings, including the Daeseongjeon Hall, a space for rituals, and Myeongnyundang Hall, the space for education. Today, various Confucian…