Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

12.9Km 2024-02-16

66 Hyuyangnim-gil, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Chiaksan Recreational Forest is a national recreational facility situated in Chiaksan Mountain. It provides accommodations with capacities ranging from three to ten people. The facility is also equipped with outdoor observatories, walking trails, and hiking trails for nature enthusiasts. Each accommodation unit permits individual barbecues, apart from the Red Clay Room. Additionally, the facility offers a variety of experience programs, including the Guided Chiaksan Forest Tour and woodcraft experience programs, which are available outside the winter season.

Geumwolbong Peak (금월봉)

12.9Km 2024-02-26

1316 Cheongpungho-ro, Geumseong-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Geumwolbong Peak is a unique, small rocky mountain distinguished by its diverse shapes that blend a touch of artificiality with natural beauty. This site, initially a limestone mine, unveiled its striking rock formations in 1993. The resemblance of these rocks to the Manmulsang (Ten Thousand Rocks) of North Korea's Geumgangsan Mountain earned it the nickname "Little Geumgangsan Mountain." It was later officially renamed Geumwolbong Peak.

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

12.9Km 2024-02-16

546-22 Chiak-ro, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Geumdaegyegok Valley is the most frequented destination for visitors to Chiaksan National Park. Known for its clear and cool waters, which flow gently and are not too deep, it presents an ideal location for summer swimming. However, it's important to note that the valley is only open temporarily during the summer season. Visitors should check the specific opening days in advance to plan their visit accordingly.

Songpungjae (송풍재)

13.7Km 2024-02-22

65 Saetgangyeong-gil, Sancheok-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Songpungjae is a bean curd specialty restaurant located in Chungju. Housed in a hanok building, it offers an ambiance that reflects the beauty of Korea. Bean curd, made from soybeans, is the main ingredient here, with the unique feature of being cultivated directly on-site. Their signature dish is sondubu jeongol (handmade bean curd hot pot), while their jjageuri (pork stew), and ori cheolpan gui (stir-fried duck on hot iron plate) are also popular choices. It takes about 20 minutes by car from Tangeumdae Overlook of Chungju to reach the restaurant.

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

17.2Km 2024-03-13

879-17 Cheongpungmyeongwol-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-5120

The Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail offers a unique journey along a three-kilometer track from Dogok-ri in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon, to Bibongsan Mountain, situated at 531 meters above sea level. Typically, reaching the summit of Bibongsan Mountain on foot from Dogok-ri takes about an hour. However, the monorail service significantly reduces this time by half. Additionally, passengers can enjoy panoramic views of Cheongpungho Lake from various perspectives during their ride.

Cheongpung Land (청풍랜드)

17.3Km 2024-07-02

6, Cheongpungho-ro 50-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongpung Land was created in 2002 near Chungjuho Lake in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. It features beautiful scenery and the maximum use of practical space to build Korea’s first multi-tower. Based on planning, constructing, and test runs, it is operated by Over Class Inc. which is cosigned by Jecheon-si. The multi-tower’s three main facilities are a 62-meter Bungee Jump, Korea’s first-ever Ejection Seat, and Big Swing. The bungee jump highlights safety by adding a safety line to the gear to prevent falling accidents caused by breaking of the bungee cord rubber.

Wonju Sangwonsa Temple (상원사(원주)

17.3Km 2023-07-17

930, Seongnam-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-763-1608

Sangwonsa Temple is located at the foot of Namdaebong Peak (1,182 m) on the southern tip of Chiaksan Mountain and is built atop a flat rock floor with an area of around 330 m2. Cool spring water shoots up from a crack on a rock before the temple and a 40 meter-tall cliff is located in front of it while three rare katsura trees stand at the tip of the cliff. The story of a pheasant returning a favor, which became the origin tale of Chiaksan, is a myth created at this temple.

Though it is not clearly known when Sangwonsa was first constructed, it is believed to have been built during the Silla Dynasty considering the stone pagodas and other relics at the temple. The two stone pagodas in front of the sanctuary add greater magnificence to the beauty of the Buddhist temple in the heart of an old mountain. The temple is designated as a Gangwon-do Cultural Heritage Material.

Cheongpung Land (청풍랜드)

17.3Km 2025-07-09

San 26, Gyo-ri, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-648-4151

Cheongpung Land est un parc de loisir créé en 2002 près du lac de Cheongpunghoban (lac de Chungjuho à Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si dans la province du Chungcheongbuk-do. Le parc accueille trois attractions pleines de sentations fortes : une tour de saut à l’élastique haute de 62 mètres, le tout premier siège éjectable de Corée et « Big Swing », une expérience à gravité nulle. On peut également y admirer des geysers d’eau jaillissant à 162 mètres dans l’air, ainsi qu’une vue panoramique sur le paysage environnant.

Le parc est l’une des plus grandes attractions touristiques de la région, et se trouve non loin d’autres destinations populaires, comme le site de tournage du drama historique de KBS « Daejo Wangeon », le mont Geumsusan et le parc national de la montagne Woraksan.

Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex (청풍문화재단지)

17.8Km 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.

Jucheon Mukjip (주천묵집)

18.0Km 2024-02-16

1282-11 Songhakjucheon-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
02-3295-0312

This restaurant specializes in traditional Gangwon folk dishes, including ongsimi (potato ball soup). Ongsimi features handmade dough balls crafted from ground potatoes, boiled in a vegetable soup. The unique texture of the potato balls combined with the light yet rich flavors of the vegetable broth creates a delightful culinary experience. Another favorite at the restaurant is the crispy gamja jeon (potato pancake). These dishes are accompanied by musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), a soy sauce-based sauce, and a selection of side dishes that complement the flavors of the main course.

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