Dodamsambong Motorboat (도담삼봉 모터보트) – Homepage www.danyangcruise.co.kr Dodamsambong Peaks refer to a trio of rocks that jut as islands in the upper Namhangang River. The trio is often considered one of the most beautiful tourist sites in Danyang. Indeed, many prominent characters from Korean history have sung its praise. Because it is located in the…
Mancheonha Skywalk (만천하 스카이워크) – Homepage www.dytc.or.kr – Tel +82-43-421-0014 Mancheonha Skywalk is located on a cliff of Nahangang River approximately 80-90 meters above waters. Visitors can enjoy walking on the clouds with the view of the waters below. Panoramic view of Danyang and Sobaeksan Mountain can be seen at the observatory. Thrill-seekers can enjoy…
Danyang Paravillage Paragliding (단양패러마을 패러글라이딩) – Homepage http://www.paravillage.com/ This is where the cast of “2 Days & 1 Night” tried paragliding, captivating viewers with Park Bo-gum’s joyful flight and Danyang’s breathtaking scenery that seemed almost too vast for the screen. The take-off and landing zones are operated exclusively by the company, ensuring a safe paragliding…
Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival (영동난계국악축제) – Homepage www.ydnan-gye.co.kr – Tel +82-43-745-8912 The Yeongdong Nangye Traditional Music Festival is held in Yeongdong, the hometown of the brilliant Korean musician Park Yeon (pen name: Nangye). This festival celebrates his legacy and contributions to traditional Korean music. In addition to gugak (traditional Korean music) performances, visitors…
Cheongju Cherry Blossom and Food Truck Festival (벚꽃과 함께하는 청주 푸드트럭 축제) – Homepage www.cheongju.go.kr/ktour/ – Tel +82-43-201-2056 A festival held by the Musimcheon Stream, a cherry blossom attraction in Cheongju, for both locals and tourists. The festival aims to go green by reducing the use of disposable waste. – Address : 343 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu,…
Eumseong Pumba Festival (음성품바축제) – Homepage pumba.kr – Tel +82-43-871-3415 Pumba was the word repeated in the songs of street singers, especially when Korea was once impoverished. They strolled around marketplaces or villages seeking food, money, or anything they could get. Pumba doesn’t have a specific meaning but is a language mechanism for keeping a…
Goesan Red Pepper Festival (괴산고추축제) – Homepage spicy-fe.kr – Tel +82-43-830-3463 The Goesan Red Pepper Festival celebrates Goesan’s specialty red peppers and other agricultural products, offering a variety of experiences and food. Held at the Goesan Organic Expo Plaza, the festival features creative pepper-themed programs, the Organic Goesan Singing Contest, and the Hot Chimac Festival….
2025 Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo (2025 영동세계국악엑스포) – Homepage www.yeongdongexpo2025.or.k – Tel +82-43-740-7417 The Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo showcases the industrial values of Gugak, traditional Korean music, sharing its joy and connecting diverse people, cultures, and regions. It features various exhibitions, traditional performances, and hands-on experience programs. – Address…
Cheongju National Museum (국립청주박물관) – Homepage cheongju.museum.go.kr – Tel +82-43-229-6300 Cheongju National Museum, opened in 1987, collects and preserves national cultural treasures. The museum holds more than 42,000 artifacts with approximately 1,200 pieces on display. The museum has exhibition halls, outdoor exhibition hall, children’s museum and more, displaying artifacts from the Old Stone Age to…
Cheongju Early Printing Museum(청주고인쇄박물관) – Homepage http://cheongju.go.kr/jikjiworld/index.do The city of Cheongju, together with UNESCO, commemorates the inscription of “Jikji” onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and presents the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and utilization of the UNESCO Memory of…