Woodblock Printing Museum (고판화박물관)
13.1Km 2023-07-17
62 Muran-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Opened in 2004, it is the only museum in Korea that specializes in and exhibits old woodblock printings from all around the world. Woodblock Printing Museum collects, stores, exhibits, researches and educates on ancient woodblock materials from many different Asian countries where engravings and woodcuts flourished including Korea, China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, India and Nepal. It currently stores over 3,500 individual relics including some 1,800 original woodblocks, 300 old woodblock works engraved as woodcuts, 200 books engraved on woodblocks, and 200 materials related to woodcuts. There is also a permanent woodblock experience hall, which is often utilized as a place to experience and educate those on site who are not satisfied with just seeing the works.
Uirimji Reservoir (제천 의림지와 제림)
14.5Km 2024-07-31
33 Uirimji-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Uirimji Reservoir was created during the Three Kingdoms Era. Due to its long history, it is one of the most famous reservoirs in Chungcheong-do.
The reservoir is 1.8 kilometers in circumference and 151,470 square meters in water surface area and has a depth of 8-13 meters. It supplies water to nearby farmland and was one of the 3 major reservoirs of the Three Kingdoms Era along with Byeokgolje of Gimje and Susanje of Miryang. With a water gate built of onggi (earthenware), Uirimji is also a valuable historical site for studying farming methods.
The reservoir is one of the main tourist attractions of Jecheon. Attractions around the reservoir include Yeonghojeong Pavilion and Gyeonghoru Pavilion. The traditional beauty of the structures is accented by the neighboring ancient pine and willow trees and the 30 meter-high waterfall.
Yeobyeoncho House (엽연초하우스)
14.5Km 2024-12-13
8 , Uibyeong-daero 12-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Yeobyeoncho House is a guesthouse located in downtown Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. It is easily accessible and offers affordable room rates. On the first floor, there is a cafe, while on the second floor, there are eight guest rooms, including bedrooms and ondol (underfloor heated) rooms. There is a separate bathroom and bathtub in each room, and despite no cooking allowed, breakfast is served in the cafe on the first floor. It is, however, complimentary if you subscribe to Yeopyeoncho House on YouTube. The building is surrounded by a large park, and adjacent to it is the Jecheon Leaf Tobacco Warehouse and the former office building of the Jecheon Leaf Tobacco Growers Organization.
Cheoneunsagyegok Valley (Wonju) (천은사계곡(원주))
15.1Km 2025-01-17
Gwirae-ri, Gwirae-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Cheoneunsagyegok Valley is located at the entrance to the hiking trail to Baegunsan Mountain. The area is adorned with a diverse array of tree species, including pine trees, creating an ideal environment for woodland walks. Stretching for about 500 meters from the entrance to Cheoneunsa Temple, the valley features clear, cool waters and broad rocks, making it a favored destination for summer vacationers.
Pinocchio Youth Center (피노키오청소년수련원)
15.4Km 2024-02-16
88 Soya 1-gil, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Pinocchio Youth Center, nestled in the Pinocchio Recreational Forest within Chiaksan Mountain, encompasses a comprehensive complex that includes the training center, a campground, and a caravan campsite. It is designed primarily for group visitors, catering to a variety of needs such as corporate training sessions, educational programs for schools, church groups, and family outings. The center offers a range of outdoor experience facilities, including the Forest Challenge, an Original Arborvitae Maze, Forest Experience, and various trekking courses.
Mosan Airfield (모산비행장)
15.5Km 2025-10-29
Goam-dong, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
BTS‘EPILOGUE Young Forever’
This is the endless runway where the 7 members of BTS walked side by side. It was built for flight training in the past, but is now being used as a public park. Depending on the season, there is a flower field where sunflowers, verbena, crape myrtle, and pink muhly are in full bloom, so it is perfect for viewing and taking pictures. There are cafes around the runway to add a break to sightseeing.
Geumwolbong Peak (금월봉)
15.8Km 2024-02-26
1316 Cheongpungho-ro, Geumseong-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Geumwolbong Peak is a unique, small rocky mountain distinguished by its diverse shapes that blend a touch of artificiality with natural beauty. This site, initially a limestone mine, unveiled its striking rock formations in 1993. The resemblance of these rocks to the Manmulsang (Ten Thousand Rocks) of North Korea's Geumgangsan Mountain earned it the nickname "Little Geumgangsan Mountain." It was later officially renamed Geumwolbong Peak.
Wonju Baegunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 백운산자연휴양림 (원주))
16.1Km 2022-10-25
81, Baegunsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
The valley flowing from the top of Baegunsan Mountain to the north direction is called Yongsugol Valley. A dense forest, pristine waters and numerous rock formations in the vicinity all provide a beautiful scenery. The downstream area of the valley holds a large amount of water and it is a popular place for vacationers and visitors all year round. The forest park contains a wide variety of trees, some of which grow naturally while others have been more recently planted. In particular, the 1.7-kilometer section of the valley that stretches from the entrance to the resort area boasts breathtaking scenery and is lined with weigela and wild cherry trees. The park is carpeted with various wild flowers such as dicentra, columbine and hepatica, and wild animals such as water deer, wild boars, and raccoons are easily spotted.
Wonju Sangwonsa Temple (상원사(원주)
16.5Km 2023-07-17
930, Seongnam-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Sangwonsa Temple is located at the foot of Namdaebong Peak (1,182 m) on the southern tip of Chiaksan Mountain and is built atop a flat rock floor with an area of around 330 m2. Cool spring water shoots up from a crack on a rock before the temple and a 40 meter-tall cliff is located in front of it while three rare katsura trees stand at the tip of the cliff. The story of a pheasant returning a favor, which became the origin tale of Chiaksan, is a myth created at this temple.
Though it is not clearly known when Sangwonsa was first constructed, it is believed to have been built during the Silla Dynasty considering the stone pagodas and other relics at the temple. The two stone pagodas in front of the sanctuary add greater magnificence to the beauty of the Buddhist temple in the heart of an old mountain. The temple is designated as a Gangwon-do Cultural Heritage Material.
Chungjuho Lake (충주호)
17.6Km 2024-03-08
Jodong-ri, Dongnyang-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
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.
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