Danyang Ondaldonggul Cave (단양 온달동굴)

15.6Km 2025-12-15

23 Ondal-ro, Yeongchun-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Ondaldonggul Cave is located underground at the foot of Seongsan Mountain, where Ondalsanseong Fortress is situated. It is a natural limestone cave that is estimated to have begun forming around 450 million years ago. The total 760 meter-long cave covers an area of 349,485 square meters. The cave mouth is two meters high, while the cave itself is 5 to 10 meters high and about 5 meters wide. The cave features stairway structure and contains an abundance of beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. The average temperature of the cave maintains 14 degrees Celsius in summer and 16 degrees Celsius in winter, making it a perfect all-year-round attraction. The cave is rich in underground water resources and there is a 0.8 to 1 meter-deep cave river flowing at the bottom of the cave floor. The cave also has over 40 small ponds that are inhabited by a variety of living organisms like fish and insects.

Situated on top of the mountain peak to the left of the cave is Ondalsanseong Fortress. The fortress has been preserved in its original form throughout some 1,400 years and shows the advanced building skills of Goguryeo Era (37 BC-668 AD). The annual Ondal Culture Festival is held every October around Ondaldonggul Cave and Ondalsanseong Fortress in memory of the legendary love story between General Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang. Other attractions in the area include a theme park and Jangseung (Korean traditional totem poles) Park.

Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex (청풍문화재단지)

15.7Km 2022-12-26

2048, Cheongpungho-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-641-5532

Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do contains a variety of cultural heritages and artifacts that were collected from the region before it was flooded in 1985 during the construction of Chungju Dam. Here, visitors can see Hanbyeongnu Pavilion (Treasure), Stone Standing Buddha (Treasure), Paryeongnu Pavilion, Geumnamnu Pavilion, Geumbyeongheon Hall, Eungcheonggak Pavilion and the Cheongpunghyanggyo Local Confucian School as well as nearly 2,000 household artifacts. It has become an outdoor museum of the glorious culture of the upper reaches of the Namhangang River.

Sobaeksan Punggi Spa Resort (소백산풍기온천리조트)

16.0Km 2023-10-26

1400 Jungnyeong-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-604-1700

Sobaeksan Punggi Spa Resort, which sits at the foot of Sobaeksan Mountain, has a wide variety of facilities and amenities, as well as a great view. The resort has an outdoor spa, a 25-square-meter outdoor swimming pool, Aqua Pool ride, a wading pool, a bade pool, and Yeonhwajeong, a great restaurant to enjoy delicious Korean food.
There is also a great spot to have an outdoor barbeque party with family and friends while enjoying the great taste of hanu (Korean beef). Sobaeksan Punggi Spa Resort aims to be the best spa resort for locals as well as tourists.

Neutinamu Hoetjip (느티나무횟집)

16.0Km 2024-03-25

4 Baesiron-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-0089

Neutinamu Hoetjip is a distinguished Korean restaurant situated within Cheongpungho Bibimbap Town. Its standout dish is songeo bibimhoe (spicy raw trout salad with vegetables). The salad highlights the freshness of sliced raw trout, enriched with a mix of powdered soybean, perilla leaves, sesame oil, and cucumber for a unique blend of flavors and textures. Beyond this signature dish, Neutinamu Hoetjip offers an array of local specialties featuring freshwater fish. Their sutbul maneul tteokgalbi (charcoal-grilled garlic and galbi patties) and ssogari maeuntang (spicy mandarin fish stew) are also popular choices among patrons.

Namcheongyegok Valley (남천계곡)

16.0Km 2024-02-26

375, Namcheongyegok-ro, Yeongchun-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Namcheongyegok Valley is located on the northern side of Sobaeksan National Park. The forest is preserved quite well because the valley is located deep within the mountain. Freshwater fishes can be found within the clear water of the valley. The lush plants and clear water in summer and the fall foliage in autumn present a beautiful view. Follow the small trails to find the Namcheon Campground, where one can enjoy camping deep in the forest.

Cheongpung Cable Car (청풍호반케이블카)

16.0Km 2024-07-31

166 Munhwajae-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongpung Cable Car takes passengers back and forth between Multae-ri in Cheongpung-myeon and Bibongsan Mountain along a 2.3-kilometer ropeway. There are a total of 43 cabins that accommodate up to 10 passengers per car, with ten cabins featuring transparent flooring to offer a thrilling bird's-eye-view of Cheongpung-myeon. The cable car can reach a maximum speed of 5 meters per second and takes around 10 minutes from the departure point to Bibongsan Mountain peak. Bibongsan Mountain sits at the center of Cheongpungho Lake and has an elevation of 531 meters. The sight from top offers a feeling as if one is looking down at an archipelago. The cable car allows children and the elderly to enjoy the sight without the hassle of hiking up to the summit.

Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop (밥상위의보약한첩 청풍)

17.9Km 2024-03-25

40 Baesiron-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-0065

Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop is a notable restaurant located near the Multae-ri cable car station, renowned for its dedication to serving traditional Jecheon dishes. The restaurant is particularly famous for offering side dishes prepared with local specialties such as deodeok and various types of namul. Its flagship offering, the Boyak Hancheop, is a grilled marinated eel set menu. The restaurant has garnered significant acclaim, having won the Grand Prize in the Chungbuk Traditional Cuisine Contest. Nearby attractions such as the scenic Chungjuho Lake and the Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex enhance the dining experience with cultural enrichment and natural beauty.

Geumwolbong Peak (금월봉)

18.0Km 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.

National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원)

18.1Km 2025-10-23

209 Therapy-ro, Bonghyeon-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The National Center for Forest Therapy is a forest-themed well-being complex created to promote public health and quality of life by leveraging the abundant forest resources of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. Forests have transformed into a destination for healing one's mind and body, as well as a place for recreation. The National Center for Forest Therapy provides guidelines for proper exercise and daily habit improvements aimed at relieving stress and promoting mental and physical balance by utilizing the healing properties of the forest. Furthermore, visitors can experience the effects of forest therapy here. The center has healing forest trails, recreational facilities, accommodation facilities, and others.

E-Mart - Jecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 제천)

18.8Km 2024-04-17

11, Jangpyeongcheon-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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