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…
Suanbo Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (수안보온천 관광특구) – Homepage http://www.suanbo.or.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-43-846-3605 Suanbo Hot Springs, in existence for nearly 30,000 years, feature weak alkaline water with a temperature of 53°C that originates from 250 meters below ground. The water is rich in substances beneficial to the human body. Visitors can enjoy…
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…
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…