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Cheongnyongsa Temple Site (청룡사지)

18.5Km    2021-07-30

147, Cheongnyongsaji-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

In the late Goryeo era, King Taejo ordered to build a large temple at the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain for Preceptor Bogak to retire to hermitage. Now, the temple site has become a ruin, with only the Stupa of State Preceptor Bogak, called Jeonghyewonyung, lion stone lantern, and stele for Jeonghyewonyung at the site. Cheongnyongsa Temple, recently built, is also situated in the vicinity of the area along with other Buddhist cultural assets.

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

19.0Km    2024-03-13

879-17 Cheongpungmyeongwol-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail offers a unique journey along a three-kilometer track from Dogok-ri in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon, to Bibongsan Mountain, situated at 531 meters above sea level. Typically, reaching the summit of Bibongsan Mountain on foot from Dogok-ri takes about an hour. However, the monorail service significantly reduces this time by half. Additionally, passengers can enjoy panoramic views of Cheongpungho Lake from various perspectives during their ride.

Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest (계명산자연휴양림)

Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest (계명산자연휴양림)

19.6Km    2022-09-07

1170, Chungjuhosu-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest is located on Gyemyeongsan Mountain, part of the Sobaeksan Mountain Range, and has outstanding views of Chungjugho Lake. Although the park is small in size, the recreational forest provides a peaceful and relaxing getaway with lush pine tree forest along with diverse animals and plants. The trees are great for forest bathing, and are beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn crimson. <BR>
Nearby attractions include Suanbo Hot Springs, Songnisan Mountain, Eight Sights of Danyang, and Chungjuho Lake. The park also has log cabins, providing a unique type of accommodation.

Pak Kyongni House (박경리문학공원)

Pak Kyongni House (박경리문학공원)

19.7Km    2021-09-29

1, Toji-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Pak Kyongni House is a place to explore the life and works of prominent novelist Pak Kyongni. The house's theme was based on Pak Kyongni's well-known novel "Toji" (The Land).The site used to be her old house before it was converted into a park. Covering an area of 10,578.51 ㎡, the garden and the house have been maintained in their original state. The park also features three themed areas recreated from the book: Hongi Dongsan, Pyeongsa-ri Madang, and Yongdurebeol.