Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

17.3Km 2021-03-19

150, Mireungnisaji-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-6724

Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site, Historic Site No. 317, faces south in the basin of the Haneuljae Pass between Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is said that Mauitaeja, the last prince of the Silla Kingdom, had a dream one night as he was traveling to Geumgangsan Mountain where the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva instructed him to erect a statue of Buddha. As a result, he built a temple to honor the goddess’ wish at the current site of Mireuk-ri. The temple name was discovered through excavation research in 1977 and 1978 by Cheongju University, while the temple grounds were more thoroughly investigated by a team of researchers from Ewha Woman's University in 1980.

Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum (능강솟대문화공간)

17.3Km 2025-01-10

1100, Oksunbong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-6160

Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum in Jecheon is a museum of sotdae, ancient prayer poles with a duck or bird-shaped figurine on top that were usually placed at the village entrance. Many of these artifacts can be found inside and outside of the museum, which is located near the vast Chungjuho Lake. Other nearby tourist attractions include Neunggang Valley, situated at the foot of Geumsusan Mountain and surrounded by lush pine forests, rocky cliffs, streams and waterfalls. There is also Jeongbangsa Temple, which is said to have been built by the renowned Buddhist Monk Uisang, during the Silla era.

Kim Woo-yeon Hanjeongsik (김우연한정식)

18.1Km 2024-02-16

15-12 Chungminrodeokunri-gil, Gammul-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Indulge in a wholesome and traditional Korean meal featuring Goesan's celebrated corn. Corn is the star ingredient here, enhancing the flavors of each dish with its sweetness. The highlight of the menu is the Grilled Corn and Galbi Patties Set Menu, where generous servings of corn kernels are combined with succulent galbi patties—finely minced pork or beef shaped into meatballs and grilled to perfection. Corn also plays a versatile role, infusing a natural sweetness into a variety of dishes, including porridge, salad, rice, and pancakes. Each dish is handcrafted with care, eschewing artificial sweeteners or seasoning, to bring you an authentic taste of Korean cuisine. Please note that the Grilled Corn and Galbi Patties Set Menu is available for groups of two or more, and reservations are required to savor this signature experience.

Jeongbangsa Temple (정방사)

18.2Km 2021-11-10

165, Oksunbong-ro 12-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-7399

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 Songnisan Mountain and is a well known oratory amongst Buddhists. The temple offers fantastic views of Cheongpungho Lake that are said to calm and clear the mind. A unique feature of this temple is the mountain wall making up a portion of the temple roof.

Jecheon Wild Herb Village (제천 산야초마을)

19.5Km 2024-02-26

3 Oksunbong-ro 6-gil, Susan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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 to this day, offering visitors the opportunity to experience natural medicines, forest products, and agricultural goods. For those interested, there are options to stay in the village for a week or a month, allowing for an extended exploration of its natural bounty and traditions.

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