Jeolgolgyegok Valley [National Geopark] (절골협곡 (청송 국가지질공원))

13.9 Km 31802 2021-02-17

San 124, Jusanji-ri, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-870-6111

Jeolgolgyegok Valley is located along the mountain ridgeline connecting Gamebong Peak and Wanggeoam Rock in Juwangsan Mountain. It stretches for 5 kilometers from Jeolgol Valley Visitor's Center to Daemun Bridge. The valley is formed of vocanic tuffs that were welded and compacted after cooling down, which resulted in forming vertical cracks, leaving rocks to fall out and create a steep valley cliff.

Jusanji Pond [National Geopark] (주산지 (청송 국가지질공원))

14.2 Km 27617 2022-12-26

Jusanji-ri, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-870-6111

Jusanji Pond is a small reservoir located in Juwangsan National Park. It is a man-made pond that was dug out in August, 1720 and completed in October the year after. The pond has been used as a source of water for agricultural use as well as for drinking water. Even though it is small in size, about 200 meters long and 8 meters deep, the pond has never dried up from any drought.

150-year-old willow trees are rooted in the pond, which makes a fantastic balance with the surroundings, creating a picturesque scenery found nowhere else.

Cheonji Sikdang (천지식당)

14.3 Km 35 2021-03-24

90, Utjangteo-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-7008

You can eat maeuntang (fish stew) made with fresh freshwater fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is spicy freshwater fish stew.

YeongYang Doodle Village (영양 두들마을)

15.3 Km 20567 2020-02-10

62, Dudeulmaeul-gil, Seokbo-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-7373-8337

Located in the administrative district of Wonri-ri, Seokbo-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Doodle Village's name means ‘village on a hill’ in Korean. In 1640, Lee Sim-yeong who used the pen name Seokgye, decided to build the village as an escape during the second Manchu invasion in Korea. His descendants, the family of Lee Jae-ryeong have lived and continued to build up the village since his settlement. In the year 1899 during the Joseon dynasty, Gwangjewon, the national hospital back then, was also established nearby. After the last syllable of Gwangjewon, the village was also called Wondoodle or Wonri

The village master, Seokgye, lived in his own house called Seokgye Gotaek (old Hanok house) and Seokgye Seodang, a private learning institute where he taught his students. The village also treasures many cultural heritages including 30 houses, a memorial stone for Madam Jang's first cookbook written in Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and Gwangsan Literature Laboratory, set up by famous writer Lee Mun-yeol.

Hwamaecheon Stream wraps around the village and on the rocky cliff hugging the stream, the fourth son of Master Seokgye set up Dongdae, Seodae, Nakgidae, and Sesimdae. The village was designated as a cultural village in 1994 by the government.

Suaedang [Korea Quality] / 안동 수애당 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.8 Km 71642 2023-10-23

1714-11 , Sugogyonggye-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-6661

Suaedang House in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1939 by independence activist Soo Ae Yu Jin-geol, and is a Gyeongsangbuk-do cultural asset. The hipped-and-gabled pavilion and the ㄱ-shaped gobangchae (female servants’ quarters) face each other across the courtyard, and the house has a 10-metre lofty gate. Suaedang was moved to its current location in 1987 due to the construction of the Imha Dam. The room and Daecheongmaru are red clay-walled and natural painted. The view of the lake from Suaecang is very beautiful.

Jeongjae Head House [Korea Quality] / 정재종택 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.8 Km 7777 2023-10-24

2661-8 , Gyeongdong-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-6205

Jeongjae Head House is the head house of Joseon scholar Jeongjae Ryu Chi-myeong, a colleague of the famous Toegye Lee Hwang. The house overlooks Imha Lake in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and is 300 years old. The long endurance of the stone foundations, roof tiles and wooden beams and porch gives the place a solid, calming feel. The house consists of a daemunchae (gate house) jeongchim (square-shaped building), haengnangchae (servants’ quarters), sadang or shrine, and a pavilion called Manujeong which houses a lecture hall but can also be used for lodging. Guests can learn how to brew songhwaju spirit and tarak fermented milk liquor, and listen to gayageum or folk song performances.

Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림)

18.9 Km 8562 2021-06-01

114, Hyuyangnim-gil, Oksan-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-830-6001

In Geumbong Recreational Forest in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, you can see the apple blossoms in spring; enjoy cool stream waters and the serenade of crickets in summer, the gorgeous foliage in autumn, and splendid snowscapes in winter.

The hiking trails that surround Geumbong Recreational Forest, and promenades in Cheongseokgol Valley, will give you a chance to experience the rejuvenating calm of the forest. Also, the log cabins made of various woods such as oak, pine, white birch, and Korean spruce make you feel truly at home amidst the boundless nature.

Imhaho Gisa Sikdang(임하호기사님식당)

19.2 Km 194 2021-04-09

8, Seonchakjang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-822-4929

There are a variety of side dishes, so you can enjoy different foods. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is kimchi stew.

Oryuheon House [Korea Quality] / 오류헌 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

19.4 Km 5 2021-04-01

18-15, Gireumaje-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Oryuheon House, located near Imhaho Lake in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, offers a chance to stay in a historic house from the Joseon period. The house, also known as Mogwa House, was built by Kim Won-jung, the third son of Sukjong-era rector of the National Academy Kim Bang-geol, when he formed a family of his own in 1678. It was designated as the National Folk Cultural Heritage No. 184. The door’s wooden frame and the open floor space exemplify the beauty of the literati house of the Joseon period, while the sarangchae (men’s quarters) and daemunchae (gate quarters) showcase the sophisticated architecture of the era. Anchae (women’s quarters) retains its original appearance, while the sarangchae was rebuilt in 1920. The construction of the Imha Dam in 1990 resulted in the house’s relocation to its present location. The owner of the house resides in anchae and sarangchae. Guests have access to a space that includes a 2-kan room, which can accommodate up to 4, an open floor space, and a bathroom. Cooking is prohibited in the house, but guests can make use of a grill located on a small yard reserved for the guests. Korean-style breakfast, including menus like chicken porridge or lotus leaf rice, are offered free of charge in the morning. Nearby sights include the water sports activities in Imhaho Lake, Manhyujeong Pavilion, Hahoe Village, and Dosanseowon Confucian Academy.

Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley (Cheongsong National Geopark) (청송 얼음골 (청송 국가지질공원))

19.6 Km 18053 2024-02-28

1 Naeryong-ri, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley is a gorge located on Juwangsan Mountain in Cheongsong. It is known for its warm winters and cool breezes in the summer, creating a mystical atmosphere. In May 2017, it was recognized for its geological value and certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. During the summer, when the temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius, ice forms in the valley, melting when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Celsius. The area boasts impressive rock formations and stunning landscapes, attracting many tourists with its springs, and artificial falls.

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