Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)

0m 60283 2024-02-26

1795, Saejae-ro, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest is located in Joryeongsan Mountain, a part of Sobaeksanmaek Mountain Range. Joryeongsan Mountain is home to groves of old pine and oak trees. Hiking trails weave throughout the forests. Amenities include accommodations, forest park, pavilion, outdoor stage, playground, and remains of a fortress. The water park is open to the public between July and August. The Baekdudaegan Ecological Education Center has educational exhibits on forest ecologies and offers woodcraft experiences.

Hotel West of Canaan [Korea Quality] / 웨스트오브가나안[한국관광 품질인증]

1.1 Km 1713 2020-12-11

175-1, Suokjeong-gil, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-833-8814

West of Canaan hotel is located within the tourist complex of Suwok, Gwesan. It is an entrance to the natural forest of Choryungsan and the beginning of mountain ways to Choryung gate 3. Beautiful mountains of Choryung and vivid mountain rivers are part of great nature of the region. Just walking near the hotel helps you enjoy the clean air through your lungs. About 1km away from the hotel, there are Suwok falls and Suwokjeong. Suanbo hot spring is within 10 minutes from the hotel, and it is a quite attraction for tourists.
Wester Canaan hotel welcomes guests with cozy and refreshing facilities as well as comfortable rooms and warm services. Rooms are available in standard twins/standard triples/standard ondol/ deluxe twins/deluxe triples and suites. Suite has a king bed and a clean bathroom. Walking up the stairs, you will reach an attic with a bed. Each room is available with well arranged bedding, and clean bathrooms to accompany quiet and comfortable aura. Korean restaurant, Hyangjeong on the first floor is opened for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Upon reservations, BBQ setting table and side dishes are available.

Suokjeong Tourist Area (수옥정관광지)

1.2 Km 23192 2024-02-27

127-1 Suokjeong-gil, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Suokjeong Tourist Area is a scenic destination nestled within pristine natural landscapes. Surrounded by renowned Korean mountains such as Joryeongsan and Sinseonbong, visitors can enjoy sights such as Suokpokpo Falls and Yeonpungsaejae Pass. The area around Suokjeong Reservoir offers plenty of attractions, including waterside eco park and outdoor water playground. Nearby, visitors can also explore cycling trails like Saejae Bike Path and religious sites such as the Catholic Yeonpung Sanctuary, attracting visitors throughout all seasons.

Joryeongsan Mountain (조령산)

3.5 Km 18330 2019-11-19

Munyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Joryeongsan Mountain divides Mungyeong (Gyeongsangbuk-do) and Goesan (Chungcheongbuk-do), and is situated at the far end of Baekdudaegan Mountain Range that connects Baekdusan and Jirisan Mountains. The mountain is picturesque with its surroundings of dense forest, steep rocky areas, strangely shaped peaks and old trees. It has a grand scale of mountain ridge and high altitude. However, as the hiking trail starts at 529 meters on Ihwaryeong, it is not that tough. Nearby locations include Sinseongbong Peak and Mapaebong Peak, as well as Joryeongsan Recreational Forest.

Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

4.4 Km 26458 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.

Juheulsan Mountain (주흘산)

5.5 Km 18252 2019-07-12

Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Juheulsan Mountain was once considered to be a sacred place and was the site of annual, royal mountain rituals during the Joseon Dynasty. It is situated in Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do and surrounded by six large villages (Sangcho-ri, Hacho-ri, Sang-ri, Jigok-ri, Palryeong-ri, and Pyeongcheon-ri). The mountain was believed to have produced talented scholars. Meaning “Chief, Majestic Mountain,” Juheulsan Mountain is still seen as the heart of Mungyeong and Mungyeongsaejae.

Museum of Old Roads (옛길박물관)

6.0 Km 16101 2023-07-28

944, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-8372

The Museum of Old Roads offers the history of traditional roads and routes in Korea. In the past, Mungyeongsaejae was a transportation hub for the people of Korea, particularly during the Joseon Period. Mungyeongsaejae is home to Haneuljae (one of the oldest roads in Korea, first established in 156 AD), Tokkibiri (a famous trade route), and Yugok Station (a transport hub in the Yeongnam area).

Even though the importance of the roads as travel routes has diminished over time, they continue to increase in cultural significance, conveying the area’s rich traditional heritage to visitors. The Museum of Old Roads was opened in 2009 after having been remodeled from the Mungyeongsaejae Museum, which mainly dealt with local history.

Suanbo Chosun Tourist Hotel (수안보 조선 관광호텔)

6.0 Km 11062 2021-03-03

99, Josangongwon-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-848-8833

As the representative of the Suanbo Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone, Suanbo Chosun Tourist Hotel has been loved by tourists since its opening in February 2002. With their slogan a hotel "full of happiness," Suanbo Chosun Tourist Hotel aims to earn guest satisfactory through excellent services.

Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park (문경새재도립공원)

6.2 Km 16818 2023-02-13

932, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-0709

Mungyeongsaejae Pass, which crosses Joryeongsan Mountain, has always been the highest and most dangerous mountain pass in Korea, being reputed to be too tall for even birds to fly over. The three gates of Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan were built for national defense after the Imjin War (1592-1598). These three gates are designated collectively as Historic Site No. 147. The area between the three gates was designated a provincial park in 1981. The path from the first gate to the last passes through beautiful forests and takes roughly four hours round-trip. Also located within the park boundaries is Mungyeongsaejae Open Set, used for filming historical dramas.

Mungyeong Chasabal Festival (문경찻사발축제)

6.2 Km 34138 2024-03-13

932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-571-7677

Mungyeong Chasabal Festival takes place at Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park in Gyeongsangbuk-do, an area famous for traditional ceramics. Visitors will be able to learn about the mysterious art of how these traditional ceramics are made.

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