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Eight Scenic Views of Danyang (단양 팔경)

Eight Scenic Views of Danyang (단양 팔경)

17.9 Km    60629     2020-08-19

Danseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-422-1146

The Eight Scenic Views of Danyang are known as the most beautiful places in Danyang, and include Dodamsambong Peaks and Seongmun Natural Arch by the Namhangang River, Gudambong Peak and Oksunbong Peak offering outstanding views of Chungjuho Lake, Sangseonam Rock, Jungseonam Rock, and Haseonam Rock in Seonamgyegok Valley, and Sainam Rock in Unseongugok Valley. Theses areas were visited many times by numerous scholars during the Joseon dynasty and contain many historically and culturally important relics.

Zipline Mungyeong (짚라인 문경)

Zipline Mungyeong (짚라인 문경)

18.5 Km    34474     2021-02-22

174, Buljeong-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1588-5219

Zipline Mungyeong was built in Buljeong Recreational Forest in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do by Zipline Korea under strict supervision and design by professional engineers after several years of overseas field survey. Visitors can enjoy the zipline regardless of weather conditions all year around. This eco-friendly activity is sure to help release stress.

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

18.7 Km    10566     2021-02-18

92-16, Hoeryong-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-653-6696

Hoeryongpo Village is surrounded by the winding Naeseongcheon Stream, a tributary of the Nakdonggang River. The course of the stream has almost turned the entire village into an island. The best views of the scenic nature can be seen from Jangansa Temple.

Hoeryongpo Village is jar-shaped, surrounded by the river, and has pristine waters and white sandy shores. The shore gives way to trees, and there is a well-developed farm further inland. There used to be almost 20 households in this village, but now only 9 households remain. It takes less than an hour to tour the entire village.

Soseonam Recreational Forest (소선암자연휴양림)

Soseonam Recreational Forest (소선암자연휴양림)

19.0 Km    9088     2021-02-16

15, Daejam 2-gil, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-422-7839

Soseonam Recreational Forest is located in Danyang, near one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang. It is replete with flowing streams, verdant landscape and surrounded by many famous landmarks, including Chungjuho Lake, Sainam Rock, Duaksan and Doraksan Mountains, and Jebibong Peak. The forest is easily accessible from the expressway, making it a popular vacation spot throughout the year, with beautiful scenery in every season.

Buljeong Recreational Forest (불정자연휴양림)

Buljeong Recreational Forest (불정자연휴양림)

19.0 Km    23845     2017-10-25

180, Hyuyangnim-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-552-9443

The path to Buljeong Recreational Forest, lined with cherry blossom trees, is a beautiful and dense forest that offers a relaxing walk among the trees. The free forest tour from March to December offers visitors a guided tour complete with commentary. The resting area in the forest includes a forest cabin and a camping site. Built between trees, the forest cabins are either log houses or red-clay houses. 12 of the 14 houses open all year round. In addition, the nine zip line courses add more excitement to the whole forest experience.

Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))

Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))

19.8 Km    23619     2021-12-03

87, Mireuksonggye-ro 2-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-1773

Deokjusa Temple is a branch temple of Beopjusa Temple, the head temple of the 5th district of the Jogye Order. The temple is believed to have been established in 597 AD by Princess Deokju, the last princess of the Silla Kingdom. According to legend, Princess Deokju stayed at the site with Prince Ma-ui and built the temple, naming it after herself, along with the cave nearby. However, there are no records to confirm or refute these claims.

The temple once stood in front of the Rock-carved Standing Buddha of Deokjusa Temple (a Treasure), but was burned down during the Korean War. The present temple building stands about 1.7 kilometers from the original temple site and is the result of reconstruction efforts conducted in the 1970s.

Joryeongsan Mountain (조령산)

Joryeongsan Mountain (조령산)

19.9 Km    18331     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.