Yeongju Birosa Temple (비로사 (영주))

18.1Km 2021-06-11

661-29, Samga-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-638-5033

Birosa Temple is located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by revered Buddhist monk Uisang Daesa in the 20th year of King Munmu’s reign (AD 680) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s Buddha statues and the flagpole supports reveal the long history of this ancient temple.

To the left of the entrance to Birosa Temple stand a pair of flagpole supports. The 4.8-meter-high flagpole supports facing each other have a meticulous structure. Inside the temple precincts is Jingongdaesa Bobeoptapbi, a stele with a stone turtle base erected in honor of the great monk Jingong Daesa.

The temple enshrines the Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha statues, which were created during the Silla Kingdom in the late 9th century. Both of these Buddha statues realistically depict the human form, and show similar characteristics, which reveal that they were crafted by the same artisan. Preserving such valuable cultural heritages, Birosa Temple also has a serene view of Birobong Peak on Sobaeksan Mountain.

* Major cultural properties: Stone Seated Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha Statues (Treasure No. 996), Samgadong Stone Flagpole Supports (Provincial Tangible Cultural Property No. 7)

Eorayeon Valley -Gangwon Paleozoic Geopark (어라연-강원고생대 국가지질공원)

18.1Km 2022-12-29

259 , Eorayeon-gil, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-372-1705

A beautiful and mysterious valley located 12 km up the Donggang River, Eorayeon Valley is renowned for its clean waters and for the many fish that inhabit it. The valley has beautiful rock formations and a dense pine forest that were designated as the National Scenic Spot in December 2004. It is one of Korea's most popular sites for rafting, followed by Naerincheon Creek and Cheorwon's Hantangang River. The trail to Eorayeon through Jatbong Peak is also quite popular (approx. 3 hours).

Jangneung Boribapjip (장릉보리밥집)

18.3Km 2024-02-16

178-10 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
033-374-3986

Jangneung Boribapjip is known for its boribap (steamed barley rice). Here, boribap is served in the style of bibimbap, accompanied by potatoes, a variety of vegetables, and a red chili paste seasoning. The inclusion of potatoes in the boribap preparation enriches its flavor. Additionally, the mukchae (chilled acorn jelly soup) offered by the restaurant is distinctive for its unique taste, achieved with perilla oil and seasoning. The restaurant also sells a range of wild and medicinal vegetables, freshly harvested from the surrounding areas.

Yundaechun Rafting (연대천래프팅)

18.6Km 2022-10-17

78-4, Seopsae-gil, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-372-3398

Yundaechun Rafting offers group rafting, survival games, and ATV on Korea's most beautiful and challenging waters of the Donggang River.

Yeongwol Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (영월 장릉(단종) [유네스코 세계유산])

18.7Km 2025-03-17

190 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-374-4215

This site is the tomb of King Danjong (1441-1457), the sixth king of the Joseon dynasty. Unlike typical royal tombs, it is relatively modest and smaller in size. King Danjong's story is tragic one, as he was dethroned by his uncle, who later ascended to the throne as King Sejo of Joseon. Following his usurpation, King Danjong was exiled to Yeongwol, where he was ultimately executed. The site includes a tomb keeper's house and the Danjong History Hall. Additionally, a memorial service commemorating King Danjong is reenacted annually in April.

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