Gapsa Temple (갑사)

11.6 Km 16096 2021-12-17

567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-857-8981

Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the early Baekje Period. The temple's beauty allowed it to escape destruction many times, but it was ultimately burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current structures were built in 1604. Nearby attractions include Yongmunpokpo Falls, Sujeongbong Peak, and Cheonjinbotab Pagoda.

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)

11.9 Km 35878 2024-02-28

327-6 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Donghaksagyegok Valley is a 3.5km-long valley located near Donghaksa Temple within Gyeryongsan National Park in Gongju-si. It is surrounded by lush green forests where wildflowers bloom, and the sound of clear water and birds can always be heard. The valley features attractions such as Donghaksa Temple, Eunseonpokpo Falls, and wild birds. While beautiful in all seasons, it is most stunning during spring when everything is in vibrant green.

Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)

11.9 Km 58634 2024-02-21

519 Gapsa-ro, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gapsagyegok Valley is a valley located on the northwest slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Gongju-si. With moderate temperatures even in summer, it is suitable as a recreational area, while the autumn foliage adds to its beauty. At the entrance lies Gapsa Temple, a Buddhist temple with various cultural assets, offering insights into Korean Buddhist culture. Within the valley, visitors can enjoy forest walks and view attractions such as the Yongmunpokpo Falls.

Kapsa Youth Hostel (계룡산 갑사 유스호스텔)

12.1 Km 8482 2020-04-23

458-4, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-856-4666

The Kapsa Youth Hostel is an educational trip, company training, family, and personal hostel with beautiful landscape and fresh air. There are mountains, creeks, lakes and more nearby for visitors to enjoy while relaxing at the hostel.

Dasom Chaban (다솜차반)

12.2 Km 2 2024-02-13

29 Gyebaek-ro 421beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Dasom Chaban is a Korean table d'hote restaurant celebrated for its picturesque garden setting. The restaurant presents a range of meticulously crafted full-course meals, distinguished by their tidy presentation and ample portions. The standout dish is the geongang borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), featuring an appetizer, assorted side dishes, and over ten different delicacies, with bori gulbi as the main course. Nestled on the outskirts of Daejeon, it offers an ideal retreat for a leisurely drive and a delightful dining experience.

Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산국립공원)

12.5 Km 48858 2021-09-06

327-6, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-3002

Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across the cities of Daejeon, Gongju, and Nonsan in Chungcheongnam-do and was made a national park on December 31, 1968. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head. The topographical features are what make this mountain stand out and its mysterious folklore is what makes it so interesting. The park features many peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong (alt. 845.1 m), as well as Sambulbong, Yeoncheonbong, and Gwaneumbong Peaks. This mountain is famous for its many interesting sites, with its fantastic rock structures and Yongmunpokpo Falls on the west, Eunseonpokpo Falls to the east, and Amyongchu and Sutyongchupokpo Falls in the south.

In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the path to Donghaksa Temple, and during summer the lush green of the valley is very beautiful. During fall, the maple trees reveal their crimson colored leaves around Gapsa Temple and Yongmunpokpo Falls. The snowcapped peak of Sambulbong in winter is simply breathtaking. Gyeryongsan is full of rare animals and plants, beautiful waterfalls and a rich history with mysterious legends and cultural treasures. To the east is Donghaksa Temple; northwest, Gapsa Temple; southwest, Sinwonsa Temple; and southeast, Yonghwasa Temple.

Sabiseong (Donghak Sanjang Hotel Korean restaurant) (사비성 (동학산장호텔 한식당))

13.0 Km 20280 2024-02-21

266-4 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
042-825-4301

Sabiseong is a Korean restaurant operated by Donghak Sanjang Hotel, located on the eastern slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain. It offers a variety of traditional Korean dishes such as sagor ugeojiguk (kimchi cabbage soup), hwangtae kongnamulguk (dried pollack and bean sprout soup), yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), and grilled dishes like samgyeopsal (pork belly) and ori hunje (smoked duck). Nearby attractions include Gyeryongsan National Park, Donghaksa Temple, and the Korean Natural History Museum.

Gyeryongsan Sutonggol Valley (계룡산 수통골)

15.0 Km 4859 2023-02-09

47-3, Sutonggol-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gyeryongsan Sutonggol Valley is a popular course in the Sutonggol Valley District, located close to a city, in Gyeryongsan National Park featuring a mountain as beautiful as silk and gorgeous valleys where pure water greets visitors. Because of its close proximity to a large city and mild-sloped trail, many people visit throughout the year to enjoy the romantic, picturesque valley, the freshness of Sutongpokpo Falls, and the beautiful course leading to the gorgeous Geumsubong Peak.

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School (진잠향교)

15.1 Km 5244 2022-12-26

67, Gyochon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-543-1811

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School was established to enshrine and orient the ancestral tablet of excellent classical scholars in 1405 (the 5th year of King Taejong's reign) and to educate people. More detailed information is not available in the record. The remaining building is called Daeseongjeon, and the ancestral tablets are 5 Seong, Songju 6 hyeon, and Korean 18 hyeon. One instructor, who received a plot of land and slaves from the nation, taught 30 students during the Joseon period, but after the Gapo Reform, the educational function disappeared and Seokjeon, a religious ceremony, was served in summer and fall with offerings of incense on the first day of each month and at the half-moon instead. Daeseongjeon (Cheongju Daeseong High School (Former Main Building of Cheongju Commercial High School) is designated as a Registered Cultural Heritage.

Gyeryong Samgyetang (계룡삼계탕)

15.2 Km 3271 2024-02-13

33 Jinjam-ro 92beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gyeryong Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a traditional nutritious food. The signature menu is the yak nokdu samgyetang (mung beans and ginseng chicken soup), prepared with over 10 medicinal herbs to replenish the body's energy. The samgyetang is served in a hot pot, providing a warm and satisfying meal. The meat is very tender, and the broth has a rich flavor.

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