Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru (충주호관광선 청풍나루) - Area information - Korea travel information

Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru (충주호관광선 청풍나루)

15.7Km    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.

Yechon (예촌)

Yechon (예촌)

15.8Km    2021-03-20

28, Cheongpungmyeongwol-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-3707

As a representative restaurant in Jecheon, it is a place where you can eat healthy meals. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled short rib patties set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원)

National Center for Forest Therapy (국립산림치유원)

16.0Km    2024-12-11

209 Therapy-ro, Bonghyeon-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The National Center for Forest Therapy is a forest-themed well-being complex created to promote public health and quality of life by leveraging the abundant forest resources of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. Forests have transformed into a destination for healing one's mind and body, as well as a place for recreation. The National Center for Forest Therapy provides guidelines for proper exercise and daily habit improvements aimed at relieving stress and promoting mental and physical balance by utilizing the healing properties of the forest. Furthermore, visitors can experience the effects of forest therapy here. The center has healing forest trails, recreational facilities, accommodation facilities, and others.

Cheongpung Hwanggeum Tteokgalbi (청풍황금떡갈비)

Cheongpung Hwanggeum Tteokgalbi (청풍황금떡갈비)

16.6Km    2021-03-22

1682, Cheongpungho-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-6300

A restaurant that sells healthy tteokgalbi (grilled rib patties) introduced in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. The most famous menu is grilled short rib patties with turmeric.

Cheongpung Hwanggeum Songeo (청풍황금송어)

Cheongpung Hwanggeum Songeo (청풍황금송어)

16.9Km    2021-03-22

25, Cheongpungho-ro, 39-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-652-4769

A restaurant where you can taste fresh trout dishes with a beautiful scenery. The best menu at this restaurant is sliced raw trout. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Yeongju Birosa Temple (비로사 (영주))

Yeongju Birosa Temple (비로사 (영주))

17.0Km    2021-06-11

661-29, Samga-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-638-5033

Birosa Temple is located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by revered Buddhist monk Uisang Daesa in the 20th year of King Munmu’s reign (AD 680) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s Buddha statues and the flagpole supports reveal the long history of this ancient temple.

To the left of the entrance to Birosa Temple stand a pair of flagpole supports. The 4.8-meter-high flagpole supports facing each other have a meticulous structure. Inside the temple precincts is Jingongdaesa Bobeoptapbi, a stele with a stone turtle base erected in honor of the great monk Jingong Daesa.

The temple enshrines the Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha statues, which were created during the Silla Kingdom in the late 9th century. Both of these Buddha statues realistically depict the human form, and show similar characteristics, which reveal that they were crafted by the same artisan. Preserving such valuable cultural heritages, Birosa Temple also has a serene view of Birobong Peak on Sobaeksan Mountain.

* Major cultural properties: Stone Seated Amitabha and Vairocana Buddha Statues (Treasure No. 996), Samgadong Stone Flagpole Supports (Provincial Tangible Cultural Property No. 7)

Sagwanamu Jip (사과나무집)

Sagwanamu Jip (사과나무집)

18.0Km    2021-03-22

2, Bibong-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-643-0888

A restaurant that uses apple enzymes and apple juice instead of sugar and seasonings for all recipes. The best menu at this restaurant is hand-made bean curd hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

18.2Km    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.

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple (대승사(문경))

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple (대승사(문경))

19.0Km    2020-06-25

283, Daeseungsa-gil, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-552-7105

Situated on Sabulsan Mountain, Daeseungsa Temple is a beautiful building, rich in history. The name of the mountain on which the temple was built was originally called Gongdeoksan, but was later known as Sabulsan. The name, Sabulsan, (meaning “Four Buddhas”) comes from the legend of the Silla Period in which a large stone shrouded with red silk and etched with four faces of Buddha mysteriously descended upon the mountain. Upon hearing the news of this miraculous event, the king at the time (King Jinpyeong) immediately visited the spot and had the temple built next to the sacred stone.

The temple was partially destroyed by fire in the summer of 1922, but was restored in 1927 thanks to the efforts of Monks Uiun, Chwiwol, and Deoksan. In January 1958, the temple once again suffered fire damage, leaving only a few buildings (Geukrakjeon, Myeongbujeon, and Sansingak) untouched. Monks Daehyu, Seolwol, and Jeongam helped to restore the temple and the temple has remained well-preserved ever since.

Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주))

Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주))

19.5Km    2020-03-27

330, Jukgye-ro 315beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-633-2322

In search of a great place to build a Buddhist Temple invoking national security, Great Monk Uisang travelled around the country and reached this place. He built a small thatched hut here for a temporary stay and continued his search. Finally, he found a perfect place and built Buseoksa Temple. He also set up another temple in the site where his small thatched hut was and called it Choamsa Temple. Choamsa Temple is located below the valley in the south of Gungmangbong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. After the Korean War, the temple building had to be rebuilt, but it managed to preserve some of Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset including Samcheung Seoktap (a three-storied stone pagoda; Tangible Cultural Property 126), Dongbudo (East Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 128) and Seobudo (West Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 129).

* Jukgyegugok Valley
The valley stretching from Baejeom-ni to Choamsa Temple is called Jukgyegugok which Sobaeksan Mountain surrounds like a folding screen. Near the valley, one can find famous tourist attractions such as the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy and Buseoksa Temple. Toegye Yi Hwang came up with the name Jukgyegugok inspired by the fantastic scenery of the valley and the beautiful sound of the flowing water.