Chungcheongbuk-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeongbangsa Temple (정방사)’. 💡 Overview Located on a ridge of Sinseonbong Peak (845 meters) nearby Geumsusan Mountain, Jeongbangsa Temple was founded by Buddhist Monk Uisang in the second year (662) of King Munmu’s reign during the Silla dynasty. Jeongbangsa Temple is a branch of Beopjusa Temple located on…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))’. 💡 Overview Deokjusa Temple is a branch temple of Beopjusa Temple, the head temple of the 5th district of the Jogye Order. The temple is believed to have been established in 597 AD by Princess Deokju, the last princess of the Silla Kingdom. According…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Songgyegyegok Valley (송계계곡)’. 💡 Overview Songgyegyegok Valley lies at the foot of Woraksan Mountain in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. Crystal-clear water flows between the rocks that are scattered throughout the valley. The valley is a perfect summer getaway as the forest and cool water provide much needed shelter from the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chojeongyaksu Mineral Spring (초정약수)’. 💡 Overview Located approximately 16 kilometers northeast of CheongjuCity, Chojeongyaksu Mineral Spring is acknowledged as one of the three major mineral springs in the world. Chojeong Mineral Spring was discovered around 600 years ago and became nationally known ever since as the source of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ssanggok Valley (쌍곡구곡)’. 💡 Overview Ssanggok Valley, which is located in Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, is 10.5km long stretching from Ssanggok village to Jesurijae. The valley is surrounded by Bobaesan Mountain, Gunjasan Mountain and Bihaksan Mountain and clear water flows all year down the walls of a series of unique…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest (계명산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest is located on Gyemyeongsan Mountain, part of the Sobaeksan Mountain Range, and has outstanding views of Chungjugho Lake. Although the park is small in size, the recreational forest provides a peaceful and relaxing getaway with lush pine tree forest…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex (청풍문화재단지)’. 💡 Overview Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do contains a variety of cultural heritages and artifacts that were collected from the region before it was flooded in 1985 during the construction of Chungju Dam. Here, visitors can see Hanbyeongnu Pavilion (Treasure), Stone…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))’. 💡 Overview Yongamsa Temple, located in the mid-slope of Jangyongsan Mountain, is a branch of Beopjusa Temple. It was built during the Silla period. Unlike the more common temple arrangements, the stone pagoda in Yongamsa is uniquely situated on a low peak in the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeongdong Yeongguksa Temple (영국사 (영동))’. 💡 Overview Yeongguksa Temple is nestled at the foot of Cheontaesan Mountain (714.7 meters), at the boundary between Chungcheongbuk-do and Chungcheongnam-do. Visitors must trek through a valley to reach the temple, passing waterfalls and rocks. The time of Yeongguksa Temple’s construction is not…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Danyanggang Jando Trail (단양강 잔도)’. 💡 Overview Danyanggang Jando Trail is a 1.2-kilometer-long trekking path along the Namhangang River. With an amazing view of the surrounding area, the trail is a must-walk when visiting Danyang. There are various attractions nearby, including Mancheonha Skywalk and Suyanggae Light Tunnel, offering…