Chungcheongbuk-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)’. 💡 Overview Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namcheongyegok Valley (남천계곡)’. 💡 Overview Namcheongyegok Valley is located on the northern side of Sobaeksan National Park. The forest is preserved quite well because the valley is located deep within the mountain. Freshwater fishes can be found within the clear water of the valley. The lush plants and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Neungganggyegok Valley, Eoreumgol Valley (능강계곡, 얼음골)’. 💡 Overview Neungganggyegok Valley (Eoreumgol Valley) is within the mountains near the Cheongpungho Lake. Located in a high area surrounded by mountains, the sun reaches the area far less than others. In fact, the name Eoreumgol Valley references how the lush forests…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Taksajeong Pavilion (탁사정)’. 💡 Overview Taksajeong Pavilion, located at the bend of Jecheon Stream in the valley, is celebrated for its picturesque scenery of clear water, sand, and pine trees. It’s believed that these pine trees were transported from Jeju Island in the 16th century. The combination of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jecheon Wild Herb Village (제천 산야초마을)’. 💡 Overview Jecheon Wild Herb Village, nestled between Geumsusan Mountain and Cheongpungho Lake, benefits from a pristine mountain environment that has supported the production of medicinal herbs and forest products for oriental medicine since ancient times. This village continues its agricultural practices…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Janghoe Quay (장회나루)’. 💡 Overview Janghoe Quay is a pavilion where visitors can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Gudambong Peak and Chungjuho Lake in Danyang. The towering mountains, cliffs, and the shimmering waves of Chungjuho Lake create a beautiful landscape. With the presence of the Chungjuho Excursion Boat…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suokjeong Tourist Area (수옥정관광지)’. 💡 Overview Suokjeong Tourist Area is a scenic destination nestled within pristine natural landscapes. Surrounded by renowned Korean mountains such as Joryeongsan and Sinseonbong, visitors can enjoy sights such as Suokpokpo Falls and Yeonpungsaejae Pass. The area around Suokjeong Reservoir offers plenty of attractions,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (소백산천문대)’. 💡 Overview Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astronomy observatory in Korea to install a modern telescope. SOAO is in a great location to observe the stars because it is located on the highest…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chungjuho Lake (충주호)’. 💡 Overview Chungjuho Lake is the nation’s largest lake, and was formed after the construction of Chungju Dam. When constructing the dam, an area of approximately 66.48 ㎢ was submerged throughout three regions in Chungju, Danyang and Jecheon. Even though nearly 50,000 people lost their…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)’. 💡 Overview The Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail offers a unique journey along a three-kilometer track from Dogok-ri in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon, to Bibongsan Mountain, situated at 531 meters above sea level. Typically, reaching the summit of Bibongsan Mountain on foot from Dogok-ri takes about an…