Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

17.7Km 2024-08-22

24 Insamnyakcho-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-3219

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market, and shopping center. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting early in the morning.

Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)

17.8Km 2024-12-27

충청남도 금산군 금산읍 인삼약초로 33
041-752-2678

This restaurant serves samgyetang made with ginseng purchased directly from Geumsan Ginseng Market. Made by simmering chicken with dried jujube, cheongung (cnidium), and other ingredients for an hour, this chicken soup has a large following among not only the locals but also the merchants and customers that visit the Geumsan Ginseng Market. You can also try samgyetang, made with other ingredients, such as abalone, shingled hedgehog, and cordyceps.

Hyangjeokbong Peak (Deogyusan Mountain) (향적봉(덕유산))

18.1Km 2024-04-07

1 Deoksan-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Hyangjeokbong Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,614 meters, is the highest peak of Deogyusan Mountain. It is an ideal destination for hiking year-round, but particularly renowned for its breathtaking winter scenery, earning a reputation as a popular spot for snow-covered mountain hikes. Visitors can reach the summit of Hyangjeokbong Peak by taking a gondola from the nearby Muju Resort to Seolcheonbong Peak, then embarking on a roughly 20-minute hike from Seolcheonbong Peak. Even beginners can enjoy the fantastic views of Deogyusan Mountain without much difficulty, contributing to its popularity.

Muju Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(무주))

18.9Km 2024-04-07

580, Baengnyeonsa-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3395

Baengnyeonsa Temple is located in the upper part of Gucheondong Valley on Deogyusan Mountain. It is said that during the Silla Kingdom, a white lotus flower bloomed here, and that's why the temple is called Baengnyeonsa (lit. White Lotus Temple). The temple is the only remaining temple out of 14 that were built in the Gucheon-dong area of Muju. After walking over Baengnyeongyo Bridge at the entrance of the temple, you will come to a stone stairway. At the top is the main sanctuary. The majesty and beauty of the main sanctuary is well complemented by the mountains. The Mokjosamjonbul Stone Buddha within the main building is presumed to have been built in the latter half of the Joseon dynasty. Past Myeongbujeon is Baengnyeonsa’s Sajeokbi tombstone, and the workmanship of the carved calligraphy is very highly regarded.

The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley (무주 구천동 33경)

18.9Km 2024-04-07

580 Baengnyeonsa-gil, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley refers to thirty three scenic spots along the route from Seokmo Mountain's Rajetongmun Gateway to Baengnyeonsa Temple on Deogyusan Mountain. Visitors can witness spectacular rock formations and rare flora and fauna in the primeval forest. It's recommended to explore from the sight 1 Rajetongmun Gateway to the sight 14 Sugyeongdae Valley as a driving route, while exploring from the sight 15 Wolhatan Valley to the sight 33 Hyangjeokbong Peak as a trekking route.

Chiryeongyegok Valley (칠연계곡)

19.2Km 2024-04-07

608, Chiryeon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-323-0577

Chiryeongyegok Valley is situated behind Tongan Village in Anseong-myeon near Deogyusan Mountain. While not as famous as the valley in Gucheon-dong, the valley boasts a beautiful array of waterfalls, oddly shaped rocks, and ponds. The best known attraction is Chiryeonpokpo Falls, meaning “seven falls connected to pools.” There, pure water flows gently, moving from one pool to the next.

Muju Tovice Condominium (토비스콘도 무주)

19.6Km 2024-04-07

350 Gucheondong-ro, Mupung-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-6411

Muju Tovice Condominium offers guestrooms in a variety of sizes, as well as many amenities. There are many historical and natural attractions in the surrounding area.

Mulhangyegok Valley (물한계곡)

19.8Km 2020-08-28

Sangchon-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-743-4301

The waters that carved Mulhangyegok Valley in Yeongdong, Chungcheongbuk-do originate in the upper reaches of the Hancheon Village stream. In summer, many tourists visit the valley while the nearby Minjujisan Mountain, Samdobong Peak and Gakhosan Mountain are popular among hikers year-round. The scrub, azaleas and royal azaleas along the ridges display their magnificent beauty throughout the year. There are many waterfalls and small pools along the valley, including Oksopokpo Falls, Uiyonggolpokpo Falls and Eumjuampokpo Falls. The harmonious valley contains Janggun Rock, many thick forests and even swamplands, offering a wide array of spectacular and splendid sights.

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