Woraksan National Park (월악산국립공원) – Homepage worak.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-43-653-3250 Woraksan National Park is located along the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range between Sobaeksan and Songnisan Mountains. The rugged mountain is softened by the waterfalls and small pools found within the valleys. The area was designated as a national park on December 31, 1984. The mountain is…
Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa (청남대) – Homepage chnam.chungbuk.go.kr – Tel +82-43-257-5080 Cheongnamdae, which means “Cheong Wa Dae in a warm southern land,” was once a private villa used by former presidents of Korea. Cheongnamdae became open to the public on April 18, 2003. It is located near Daecheong Dam in Cheongwon-gu, Chungcheongbuk-do and was built in…
Binaeseom Island (Binae Trail) (비내섬(비내길)) – Homepage https://www.chungju.go.kr/tour/index.do With dirt roads instead of wooden decks and rustic wooden overhangs instead of lavish displays, Binaeseom Island’s Binae Trail is made of farm roads and trails that villagers use to access orchards and rivers. It is a place with a view of Namhangang River and Binaeseom Island’s…
Mungwang Reservoir (문광저수지) – Homepage www.goesan.go.kr/tour Encircled by a 2-kilometer stretch of roads lined with ginkgo trees, this reservoir lies at the heart of Yanggok-ri, a quintessential small farming village. Its primary role is agricultural water supply, yet it doubles as a serene haven for both locals and tourists to stroll and reflect. Established in…
Ageobong Peak (악어봉) – Homepage www.chungju.go.kr Ageobong Peak is situated within Woraksan National Park near Chungjuho Lake. It is so named because the mountain’s foothills, as seen from the summit overlooking Chungjuho Lake, resemble a group of crocodiles entering the water—’ageo’ translates to ‘crocodile’ in Korean. In 2023, a trail was opened for tourists, offering…
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…