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Danyang Hotel (단양관광호텔)

Danyang Hotel (단양관광호텔)

4.8 Km    18808     2020-04-11

31, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-423-7070

Danyang Hotel is one of the top hotels in the city of Danyang, a city in the central region of Korea, and easily accessible from most major cities in just two to three hours via the Jungang Expressway.

Visitors to the hotel can get a panoramic view of the beautiful Namhangang River from any of the 80 guestrooms, and can enjoy various sports like rafting or paragliding. The hotel is within traveling distance from all of the Danyang Palgyeong (the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang) and is located near Sobaeksan Mountain.

Ohak Sikdang (오학식당)

Ohak Sikdang (오학식당)

4.8 Km    39015     2024-02-26

4-1, Sangjin 13-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Ohak Sikdang is famous for its mukbap (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup), which is made using acorns and mushrooms. Mukbap (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup) is made by topping rice with long and thin slices of acorn jelly, sauce, vegetables, kimchi, and cold soup. Ohak Sikdang’s signature menus are mukbap jeongsik (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup set menu) and baekban (set menu). The side dishes here are quite good as well. Other menus include sundubu (soft bean curd jjigae), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot).

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play (소노문 단양 오션플레이)

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play (소노문 단양 오션플레이)

5.2 Km    44849     2021-07-09

187-17, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-1588-4888

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play is an indoor water park supplying clean heated water. With numerous hot springs and amusement facilities that are open year round, it is the perfect vacation spot for families, couples and friends. The water park has the biggest bade pool in Korea as well as pools including couple bath, cave bath, event bath and more. The health pool with carbonated water will help guests relax from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Sono Moon Danyang (소노문 단양(구 대명리조트 단양))

Sono Moon Danyang (소노문 단양(구 대명리조트 단양))

5.2 Km    21268     2021-07-02

187-17, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-1588-4888

Sono Moon Danyang is located in the central region of Korea where various famous landmarks like Eight Scenic Spots of Danyang, Chungjuho Lake, Sobaeksan Moutain, Gosudonggul Cave, and Guinsa Temple are situated. The resort is thought to be a base camp for resting, leisure and sports. The resort also features a 8-meter-high grand aquarium, housing 22,000 freshwater fish from 187 different species in Danuri Aquarium, is the largest freshwater fish ecological hall in Korea. Aqua World is a special facility of Danyang Resort available all year round for health and resting. Natural carbonated water from 750 meters underground is used for varied baths. The bade pool is largest of its kind in Korea and gives a fun experience of a health pool with carbonated water.

Sainam Rock (단양 사인암)

Sainam Rock (단양 사인암)

5.7 Km    35502     2018-01-25

42, Sainam 2-gil, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-422-1146

Sainam Rock, located in Sainam-ri, Daegang-myeon, is one of eight scenic areas in Danyang, and is located in the southeast side of Danyang-gun, along with Sangseonam Rock, Jungseonam Rock, and Haseonam Rock of Seonam Valley.
The Sainam Rock is a rugged outcropping with an inspiring x_height of 70 meters, and the deep blue Namjocheon Stream passes in front of it, located in the southern part of Danyang-gun.

Most visitors to Danyang Eight Scenic Views tend to come to the rock as their first destination due to the good condition of the road. Also, Unseongugok Valley flows in front of Sainam Rock. The rock was picked as the most picturesque place among the Eight Scenic Views. On the cliff, there is a phrase carved by Utak’s own handwriting, as well as old pine trees on a rock floor that is reminiscent of the Haegeumgang River.

Sainam was named after the great scholar Yeokdong Utak during Goryeo Period. He had taken up a public service to assist a king in a position called sain (사인), and then he retired to his hometown of Danyang, starting out teaching young students. For this story, a governor of Danyang named the rock Sainam to commemorate his achievement during King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty.

Yangbangsan Paragliding Site (양방산활공장)

Yangbangsan Paragliding Site (양방산활공장)

6.0 Km    2255     2021-06-16

350, Yangbangsan-gil, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-420-3035

Yangbangsan Paragliding Site is situated 664 meters above sea level at the top of Yangbangsan Mountain. Upon arrival at the site, one can get a panoramic view of Danyang, including the meandering Namhangang River. While serving as the main venue for major gliding sports competitions, the site is also frequented by tourists and extreme sports enthusiasts who want to experience hang gliding and paragliding.

Janghoe Quay (장회나루)

Janghoe Quay (장회나루)

6.2 Km    0     2024-02-27

3811-19 Worak-ro, Danseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Janghoe Quay is a pavilion where visitors can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Gudambong Peak and Chungjuho Lake in Danyang. The towering mountains, cliffs, and the shimmering waves of Chungjuho Lake create a beautiful landscape. With the presence of the Chungjuho Excursion Boat Terminal, it is a popular destination for domestic and international travelers, offering the opportunity to take a cruise around Danyang.

Danuri Aquarium (단양 다누리아쿠아리움)

Danuri Aquarium (단양 다누리아쿠아리움)

6.3 Km    10974     2021-05-12

111, Subyeon-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-420-2951

Located in Danyang, Danuri Aquarium houses a lot of freshwater fish with a wide array of fish species from Korea and overseas, consisting of 20,000 fish of 63 species and 1,600 fish of 87 species, respectively. Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of fish including Siniperca, a traditional fish from the Namhangang River, sweetfish and Korean bitterling, as well as various fish species from other countries all in one spot. Also, the aquarium offers a special sightseeing point, in the form of a fish tank decorated with the theme of Eight Scenic Views of Danyang.

* Fish tanks: 127 exhibition tanks, 43 habituating tanks, approx. 915 tons

Doljip Sikdang (돌집식당)

Doljip Sikdang (돌집식당)

6.4 Km    24527     2024-02-26

11, Jungang 2-ro, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Doljip Sikdang is a restaurant near the Danyang Bus Terminal that serves dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) and garlic dishes. Indeed, its gondeure maneul jeongsik (thistle and garlic set menu) has captured the tastebuds of its regulars for two generations. The restaurant’s set menus, such as heungmaneul jeongsik (black garlic set menu), doljip jeongsik (Doljip set menu), gondeure maneul jeongsik (thistle and garlic set menu), and gondeure jeongsik (thistle set menu), all feature garlic dishes. It also serves a la carte dishes like bulgogi, maneul yukhoe (garlic and beef tartare), Danyang maneul tteokgalbi (grilled garlic and galbi patties), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and deodeok gui (grilled deodeok). Notably, side dishes are made with garlic, Danyang’s specialty, which isn’t too spicy and taper off to gentle sweetness. 

Dodamsambong Motorboat (도담삼봉 모터보트)

6.5 Km    7123     2024-02-26

644-13, Sambong-ro, Maepo-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Dodamsambong Peaks refer to a trio of rocks that jut as islands in the upper Namhangang River. The trio is often considered one of the most beautiful tourist sites in Danyang. Indeed, many prominent characters from Korean history have sung its praise. Because it is located in the middle of the river, it can be seen from a distance, but a motorboat service allows visitors to get closer to the peaks. The ride takes about 10 minutes.