Nangye Korean Classical Music Museum (난계국악박물관)

.0M 2021-07-22

9, Gugak-ro, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-740-3886

Nangye Korean Classical Music Museum in Yeongdong, Chungcheongbuk-do was built to preserve and build upon the musical achievements and artistic spirit of Nangye Park Yeon, one of the three master musicians of traditional Korean music during the Joseon dynasty, and to enhance public awareness of traditional Korean music.

The Nangye Korean Classical Instruments Production Village produces high-quality Korean classical instruments in cooperation with Yeongdong-gun and a professional Korean classical instrument manufacturer to foster awareness that Yeongdong is truly home to traditional Korean music.

Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival (영동난계국악축제)

356.4M 2025-03-17

33 Gugak-ro 1-gil, Simcheon-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-745-8912

The Yeongdong Nangye Traditional Music Festival is held in Yeongdong, the hometown of the brilliant Korean musician Park Yeon (pen name: Nangye). This festival celebrates his legacy and contributions to traditional Korean music. In addition to gugak (traditional Korean music) performances, visitors can enjoy gugak performances fused with contemporary music, a Jongmyo Jeryeak dance, and a demonstration of the Royal Family’s promenade. Festival activities include playing traditional instruments at the main hall or making and playing traditional instruments at the booths. The Korea Wine Festival, which boasts the best-quality wine, is held at the same time and place as the Music Festival, so visitors can enjoy Korea’s traditional music with a glass of wine in hand.

◎ Park Yeon (Nangye)
Park Yeon was a civil official of the court in the early years of the Joseon Dynasty. He is considered one of Korea’s three major musicians, along with Wang Sanak and Ureuk. Park’s active contribution to the development of Korean music has earned him the title “the father of gugak.”

Yeongdong Wine Tunnel (영동 와인터널)

8.9Km 2024-02-26

30, Yeongdong healing-ro, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Yeongdong Wine Tunnel is a 420 m-long tunnel within the Rainbow Healing Tourist Site. It was built as a wine storage because caves present ideal conditions for wine storage. Here, visitors can browse the Wine Culture Hall, which details the history of wines; Yeongdong Wine Hall, which sells wine produced in Yeongdong; and a military magazine dating back to the Japanese Occupation. A wine festival is held every October.

Rainbow Healing Center (레인보우 힐링센터)

9.3Km 2025-10-23

95 Yeongdong healing-ro, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

When developing the Yeongdong Rainbow Healing Tourist Site, the Rainbow Healing Square was envisioned as a venue for four major festivals held in Yeongdong-gun. Later, the Rainbow Healing Center was created to represent and express Yeongdong's concept of 'healing,' adding to the square as a place to share passion and joy. The center reflects the local community's wish to hear children's laughter again in this rural village where the population has declined. At this healing center, you can feel the light and wind of Yeongdong from anywhere. It is the perfect place to reconnect with yourself, as you are surrounded by nature. Come and discover the true meaning of healing offered by the natural environment of Yeongdong.

2025 Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo (2025 영동세계국악엑스포)

9.4Km 2025-09-19

117 Yeongdong healing-ro, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-740-7417

The Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo showcases the industrial values of Gugak, traditional Korean music, sharing its joy and connecting diverse people, cultures, and regions. It features various exhibitions, traditional performances, and hands-on experience programs.

Yeongdong Bidangang Forest Village (영동 비단강숲마을)

9.6Km 2025-01-14

20-27, Sudu 1-gil, Yangsan-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+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 by the Geumgang River that flows like silk around Bonghwasan Mountain, the village is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, keeping Mother Nature clean so organisms including marsh snails and mandarin fish can live.

In the village, plenty of hands-on activities such as catching snails in the crystalline water like a treasure hunter and riding a tandem bike are available to make a valuable memory. Not only these activities, visitors can also take a rest within the ambience of Bidangang River and pick sweet potatoes and grapes, giving the pleasure of harvesting. Other programs including making a wooden doorplate, wine foot-bathing, flying a pungdeung (lantern), and herb soap-making are offered.

Yeongdong Yeongguksa Temple (영국사 (영동))

10.2Km 2022-12-27

225-35, Yeonggukdong-gil, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-743-8843

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 clearly known but it is said to have been built around the late Silla period, during the time of King Seonjong. The temple prospered when the State Preceptor Wongak, who completed the Cheontae, one of Buddhist orders from Daegak Guksa Uicheon, came to the temple in the middle of the Goryeo period. It continued to flourish until the early Joseon era and then took a dive due to the rule of anti-Buddhism. Despite the situation at the time, the temple's reputation as one of the noted temples remained. However, the situation worsened in the early twentith century, to the point of near closure. The temple was reconstructed by Jubongjosa Monk in 1934.

As of now, the temple contains various treasures including the Stele for State Preceptor Wongak, Stupa of Yeongguksa Temple, Three-story Stone Pagoda of Yeongguksa Temple, Three-story Stone Pagoda at Mangtapbong Peak of Yeongguksa Temple. In addition, Bell-shaped Stupa and Round-shaped Stupa, regional tangible cultural assets, are situated in the temple site.

Wine Korea (와인코리아)

11.8Km 2024-03-15

662 Yeongdonghwanggan-ro, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-744-3211

Wine Korea stands out as Korea's unique winery restaurant, distinguished by its commitment to producing fine wine from grapes cultivated in its own vineyards. The establishment's culinary highlight is the wine sukseong samgyeopsal, an exquisite dish featuring grilled pork belly marinated in wine. The menu also boasts other delectable options such as ori hunje (smoked duck) and wine dongaseu (wine pork cutlet). Guests have the opportunity to pair their meals with a wine tasting session. Following a satisfying meal, visitors are invited to explore the wine gallery and engage in unique activities such as wine foot bathing.

Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))

13.6Km 2022-12-27

400, Samcheong 2-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-732-1400

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 north with a view on all sides. The East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas of Yongamsa Temple, a designated Treasure, can be found here, as well as Rock-caved Buddha, and Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha in Daeseongjeon Hall.

Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest (장령산자연휴양림)

14.1Km 2023-03-07

519, Jangnyeongsan-ro, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Jangnyeongsan Mountain is a famous mountain in Okcheon, known for its beautiful natural scenery, pine trees, maple trees, and cypress trees that grow wild there. Entering the 3.1-kilometer-long Healing Forest, you can encounter gardens, wooden bridges, and wish rocks. From spring to autumn, there are also various experiences such as a forest commentary program and a forest healing program. Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest, which surrounds the beautiful mountains of Jangnyeongsan Mountain and the Geumcheon Valley with clear and clean water like a folding screen, is a place with a different charm for each season. It is equipped with various convenience facilities such as an outdoor music hall, seminar room, large restaurant, campsite, convenience store, and healing time house (foot bath, steam bath, etc.). Reservations for lodging and campsites can be made through the website.

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