Chungju Dam (충주댐)
17.2Km 2021-04-29
737, Chungjuhosu-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+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 boat dock. As for the structure, the dam is 97.5 meters high and 447 meters long. Beneath the main dam, there is a balancing reservoir dam which is 21 meters high and 480.7 meters long.
Mungyeong Spa (문경종합온천)
17.2Km 2023-04-07
24, Oncheon 2-gil, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-2002
Mungyeong Spa is an enormous hot springs complex that first opened in March 2001 and is able to accommodate up to 2,500 visitors at one time, as well as up to 1,000 vehicles in the spacious parking lot.
It offers two types of hot springs water. The yellow earth-colored hot springs water comes from 900 meters underground and the other hot springs water comes from 750 meters below the ground.
Chungjuho Lake (충주호)
17.3Km 2024-03-08
Jodong-ri, Dongnyang-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-5114
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 hometown, the lake became a famous regional tourist spot, along with Woraksan National Park, Songgye Valley, Cheongpung Culture Center, Eight Sceneries of Danyang, Gosu Cave, Guinsa Temple, Suanbo Hot Springs, Nodong Cave and other spots.
Tourists can enjoy the scenic area on five ferry docks from Chungjunaru, main ferry dock of Chungju Dam, Cheongpungnaru, Janghoenaru where Gudambong Peak and Oksunbong Peak are located, Danyangnaru in Danyang-eup, and Woraknaru located near the beautiful scenery of Woraksan Mountain. From Chungju Dam to Janghoenaru, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, making it a long-distance course and offers special sightseeing on board. This course also holds great views of Chungjuho Lake and Yeongbong Peak of Woraksan Mountain, the surrounding scenery of Woraknaru, and two scenic spots of Danyang which are Gudanbong and Oksunbong Peak featuring uniquely-shaped rocks and peaks. This course is the most attractive among Chungjuho ferry excursion routes.
Gallongyegok Valley (갈론계곡)
17.4Km 2024-02-26
547, Chilseong-ro 10-gil, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
속리산국립공원 북부에 있는 깊은 계곡이다. 신선이 내려왔다는 전설과 7마리의 학이 산다는 전설의 바위가 있고, 숲이 우거져 있다. 유리알같이 맑은 계곡이 곳곳에 비경을 만들고 있으며 물놀이하기에도 좋은 곳이다. 입구에 있는 산촌체험관에서는 숙박이 가능하다.
Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop (밥상위의보약한첩 청풍)
17.5Km 2024-03-25
40 Baesiron-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-0065
Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop is a notable restaurant located near the Multae-ri cable car station, renowned for its dedication to serving traditional Jecheon dishes. The restaurant is particularly famous for offering side dishes prepared with local specialties such as deodeok and various types of namul. Its flagship offering, the Boyak Hancheop, is a grilled marinated eel set menu. The restaurant has garnered significant acclaim, having won the Grand Prize in the Chungbuk Traditional Cuisine Contest. Nearby attractions such as the scenic Chungjuho Lake and the Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex enhance the dining experience with cultural enrichment and natural beauty.
Goesan Red Pepper Festival (괴산고추축제)
18.4Km 2025-07-11
113 Imkkeokjeong-ro, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-830-3463
The Goesan Red Pepper Festival celebrates Goesan’s specialty red peppers and other agricultural products, offering a variety of experiences and food. Held at the Goesan Organic Expo Plaza, the festival features creative pepper-themed programs, the Organic Goesan Singing Contest, and the Hot Chimac Festival.
Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경))
19.2Km 2025-10-23
Wanjang-ri, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6392
Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well known to the public. At the beginning and the end of the trail are Hakcheonjeong and Chirujeong Pavilions, respectively. Both sides of the valley are lined with thick forests of ancient pine trees. A number of stone carvings can be found in the forest, and the most famous one reads “Seonyugyegok.” It was written by Choi Chi-won, a leading scholar of the Silla kingdom.
Mungyeong Flying Land (문경활공랜드)
19.6Km 2025-10-23
80 Hwalgongjang-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1599-5623
Mungyeong Flying Land, a top paragliding facility, is conveniently located in Mungyeong, which offers excellent conditions for this amazing sport. Mungyeong’s geographic features create an excellent updraft and steady winds, and the area’s total absence of high-tension wires provides plenty of open space for a safe landing. Paragliding at this site offers a spectacular view thanks to the several mountain terrains that surround the area. There also many tourist attractions nearby such as Mungyeong Spa, Mungyeongsaejae Pass, and more.
Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)
19.9Km 2024-02-22
Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Daeyasan Mountain is a stunning peak standing at an elevation of 931 meters within the confines of Songnisan National Park. It boasts picturesque valleys, including Seonyudonggyegok Valley and Yongchugyegok Valley. Among the notable attractions within Yongchugyegok Valley is the Yongchupokpo Falls, characterized by its three-tiered cascades, with a unique heart-shaped pool formed amidst the milky-white granite. After a 20-minute ascent from Yongchu, visitors can experience the breathtaking sight of moonlight reflecting off the rocks and the valley, known as Woryeongdae.
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