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Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum (능강솟대문화공간)

Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum (능강솟대문화공간)

0m    11171     2021-09-18

1100, Oksunbong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-6160

Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum in Jecheon is a museum of sotdae, ancient prayer poles with a duck or bird-shaped figurine on top that were usually placed at the village entrance. Many of these artifacts can be found inside and outside of the museum, which is located near the vast Chungjuho Lake. Other nearby tourist attractions include Neunggang Valley, situated at the foot of Geumsusan Mountain and surrounded by lush pine forests, rocky cliffs, streams and waterfalls. There is also Jeongbangsa Temple, which is said to have been built by the renowned Buddhist Monk Uisang, during the Silla era.

Neungganggyegok Valley, Eoreumgol Valley (능강계곡, 얼음골)

Neungganggyegok Valley, Eoreumgol Valley (능강계곡, 얼음골)

686.5806566558896m    65273     2024-02-26

San 30-4, Neunggang-ri, Susan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Neungganggyegok Valley (Eoreumgol Valley) is within the mountains near the Cheongpungho Lake. Located in a high area surrounded by mountains, the sun reaches the area far less than others. In fact, the name Eoreumgol Valley references how the lush forests and the area’s geographical features have made the summer here so cool that the ice (eoreum) is said to have been left frozen even in the x_height of summer. The water originating from Eoreumgol Valley flows into the Cheongpungho Lake through Neungganggyegok Valley. 

Jeongbangsa Temple (정방사)

Jeongbangsa Temple (정방사)

2.0 Km    16962     2021-11-10

165, Oksunbong-ro 12-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-7399

Located on a ridge of Sinseonbong Peak (845 meters) nearby Geumsusan Mountain, Jeongbangsa Temple was founded by Buddhist Monk Uisang in the second year (662) of King Munmu’s reign during the Silla dynasty. Jeongbangsa Temple is a branch of Beopjusa Temple located on Songnisan Mountain and is a well known oratory amongst Buddhists. The temple offers fantastic views of Cheongpungho Lake that are said to calm and clear the mind. A unique feature of this temple is the mountain wall making up a portion of the temple roof.

Jecheon Wild Herb Village (제천 산야초마을)

Jecheon Wild Herb Village (제천 산야초마을)

2.6 Km    28238     2024-02-26

3 Oksunbong-ro 6-gil, Susan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Jecheon Wild Herb Village, nestled between Geumsusan Mountain and Cheongpungho Lake, benefits from a pristine mountain environment that has supported the production of medicinal herbs and forest products for oriental medicine since ancient times. This village continues its agricultural practices to this day, offering visitors the opportunity to experience natural medicines, forest products, and agricultural goods. For those interested, there are options to stay in the village for a week or a month, allowing for an extended exploration of its natural bounty and traditions.

Neutinamu Hoetjip (느티나무횟집)

3.5 Km    25152     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.

Namhangang (남한강)

Namhangang (남한강)

3.5 Km    98     2021-03-22

5-4, Baesiron-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-643-4458

A restaurant where you can taste not only tteokgalbi (grilled rib patties) but also Korean-style, spicy fish soups. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. The most famous menu is grilled short rib patties.

Yakchaerak Seonghyeon (약채락성현)

Yakchaerak Seonghyeon (약채락성현)

3.6 Km    103     2021-03-23

14-7, Cheongpungho-ro, 54-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-646-3319

It is a place where all Ssam vegetables are used organically. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled deodeok set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex (청풍문화재단지)

Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex (청풍문화재단지)

3.7 Km    30702     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.

Cheongpung Cable Car (청풍호반케이블카)

Cheongpung Cable Car (청풍호반케이블카)

3.7 Km    1     2022-08-25

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, which among ten have transparent flooring to offer a thrilling bird's-eye-view of Cheongpung-myeon. The cable car has a speed of 5 m/s and takes around 10 minutes from the departure point to Bibongsan Mountain peak, and can accommodate up to 15,000 passengers per day. 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.

Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru (충주호관광선 청풍나루)

3.8 Km    4169     2020-03-24

54, Munhwajae-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-4566

Located in Chengpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongpungnaru is the starting and ending point for pleasure boat commuting on Cheongpungho Lake. The ferry offers great views of the lake and its surroundings. In particular, the most popular course is the route between Cheongpung and Janghoenaru including Oksunbong Peak, Gudambong Peak and Geumsusan Mountain. Boarding takes place in front of Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex.