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Ageobong Peak (악어봉)

17.2 Km    0     2024-02-22

Sindang-ri, Salmi-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Ageobong Peak is situated within Woraksan National Park near Chungjuho Lake. It is so named because the mountain's foothills, as seen from the summit overlooking Chungjuho Lake, resemble a group of crocodiles entering the water—'ageo' translates to 'crocodile' in Korean. In 2023, a trail was opened for tourists, offering them the chance to enjoy the breathtaking landscape from an observatory at the peak.

Mungyeong Rail Bike (문경 철로자전거(레일바이크))

Mungyeong Rail Bike (문경 철로자전거(레일바이크))

17.8 Km    17142     2024-02-23

155 Jinnam 1-gil, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

In Mungyeong, a former coal mining region, railroads were initially constructed for transporting coal and people. After the mines were shut down, these railroads were abandoned. However, they have since been transformed into tracks for railbikes and miniature trains. Today, visitors can enjoy the stunning landscape while traveling along the meandering railroads that cut through the valley. 

Goesan Gimjang Festival (괴산김장축제)

Goesan Gimjang Festival (괴산김장축제)

19.3 Km    0     2024-09-12

197 Dongjincheon-gil, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-830-3463

The Goesan Gimjang Festival celebrates the Korean cultural tradition of preparing kimchi as a community, using fresh, local produce. The festival is a one-stop experience for making this essential Korean food item.

Leisure Sports Festival GO! Goesan (레저스포츠 페스티벌 GO! 괴산)

Leisure Sports Festival GO! Goesan (레저스포츠 페스티벌 GO! 괴산)

19.3 Km    0     2024-09-05

99-9 Imkkeokjeong-ro, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-830-3442


Leisure Sports Festival GO! Goesan offers the chance to visitors to experience a range of 30 leisure sports, including hot air ballooning, rock climbing, bungee jumping, horseback riding, and kayaking. In addition to the experiences, five competions are held throughout the festival period, as well as performances for the whole family to enjoy.

Goesan Red Pepper Festival (괴산고추축제)

Goesan Red Pepper Festival (괴산고추축제)

19.5 Km    18730     2024-07-17

113 Imkkeokjeong-ro, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-830-3463

Goesan Red Pepper Festival is held during the harvest season in late August to early September to promote the excellence of chili peppers grown in Goesan, a major production area of Korea. The festival has numerous programs for visitors to enjoy. Brightly colored and full of flavor, Korean chili peppers are a particularly popular agricultural product. This is a fun festival where visitors learn about Goesan chili pepper which have been harvested since the Joseon dynasty.

Hwayang Valley (Hwayangdonggyegok Valley) (화양구곡 (화양동계곡))

19.8 Km    9826     2019-11-06

78, Hwayangdong-gil, Cheongcheon-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-832-4347

Hwayang Valley, located 32 kilometers east from Cheongju, was designated Songnisan National Park in 1975.
The vivid green mountains and clear waters make it a highly sought after tourist spot. The nearby Seonnyudonggyegok Valley, just 7 kilometers away, is also a huge draw for travelers.
Hwayang Valley is composed of various shaped rocks such as Cheomseongdae Observatory, Neungundae Observatory, Waryongam Rock and Eupgungam Rock. Well-known statesman from the Joseon Dynasty, Song Si-yeol, visited the valley and wept for King Hyojong offering his final bow. This rock where he cried was then named Eupgungam Rock meaning ‘crying bow’ Rock. Waryongam Rock gets its name from its shape, which is said to look like a wriggly dragon. Cheomseongdae Observatory was used in order to forecast weather patterns.