Sejong Yeonhwasa Temple (연화사 (세종))

18.1 Km 12073 2022-10-13

28-1, Yeonhwasa-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-862-8620

Yeonhwasa Temple is said to have been built by Hong Mun-seop. After having a dream, Hong dug the current site of Yeonhwasa Temple to find two stone Buddha statues and built a temple there. It was designated a traditional temple in 1988. The temple features Muryangsujeon Hall, Samseonggak Hall, and Yosachae (monks’ residence).

There used to be a building with a tile roof, but following the discovery of a stele with the inscription of “Muin Year” and a pedestal, the roof was improved. The side of the stele is in a trapezoid shape with a wider bottom. It is thought to date back to the Unified Silla era. The temple is also home to a stele with seven relief Buddhist images. Together with the stone images of Biamsa and Jeonganmyeon, this stele is considered to have cast a new light on the Ancient Art.

Daecheong Dam Observatory (대청댐 전망대)

18.3 Km 0 2023-04-04

206 , Daecheonghoban-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-0911

Daecheong Dam Observatory overlooks the clear waters of Daecheongho Lake. At the site is Water Culture Center that offers various things to see relating to the dam as well as informational visual aids related to water. The Dacheonggyo Bridge by the observatory connects to Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park in Daejeon.

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

18.7 Km 4397 2022-08-18

262-6, Wonhapgang 1-gil, Yeondong-myeon, Sejong
+82-44-330-5832

Registered as Cultural Heritage Material, Haposeowon Confucian Academy is where the spiritual tablet of An Hyang, a respected scholar during the Goryeo period, is enshrined. The academy was founded in 1716 by the scholar's descendants, who held regular memorial services until a royal order to close down most seowon institutions was made in the late Joseon dynasty. In 1949, Haposeowon Confucian Academy was rebuilt as an affiliated institution with the consent of 218 local Confucian schools nationwide.

Daecheong Dam (대청댐)

18.9 Km 29879 2021-06-01

618-136, Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-43-930-7332

Daecheong Dam is a multi-purpose dam consisting of a 72 meter-tall and 495 meter-long concrete gravity dam and rockfill dam. It is located on the Geumgang River where Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do meet. There are three additional support dams in the area of the main dam to help control the river's flow. The dam also serves as a power source for the nearby areas of Daejeon and Cheongju. Construction of the dam took nearly six years, started in March 1975 and completed in 1980.

The observatory, located at Palgakjeong Service Area, offers a great view of Daecheongho Lake. A variety of fascinating items are displayed in the Water Culture Center on the left bank of Daecheong Dam. A nearby grassy meadow promises a relaxing and comfortable rest, while local delicacies such as spicy fish stew using freshwater fish and marinated grilled eel are a delight to taste.

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park (금강로하스대청공원)

19.0 Km 8197 2024-02-15

607 Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park is situated near the Geumgang River and Daechung Dam. It borders Daecheongho Lake and the Geumgang River, featuring a waterfront deck where visitors can observe various bird species such as herons and the Red Leaf Willow habitat. The park also includes the Daecheong Culture Exhibition Hall, a lawn area, a Rock Garden, a Metasequoia Forest Park, and a children's forest playground.

Sanjang Garden (산장가든)

19.3 Km 15007 2024-03-20

1131-7 Dosingobok-ro, Yeonseo-myeon, Sejong-si
+82-44-867-3333

Sanjang Garden is a Korean restaurant specializing in grilling pork galbi over charcoal. In addition to pork galbi, they also serve dishes such as naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), dongchimi guksu (noodles with radish water kimchi), and sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup). Surrounded by lakes and mountains, the restaurant offers a picturesque setting and has been featured multiple times on Korean television. It's approximately a 15-minute drive from Jochiwon Station by car or taxi.

Sangnok Aquapia (천안상록리조트 아쿠아피아)

19.5 Km 9693 2017-07-22

576, Susin-ro, Susin-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-560-9000, 9114

Cheonan’s Sangnok Resort possesses a diverse entertainment facility, offering a Leisure Town with Sangnok Hotel, a convention center, Sangnok Land, and golf course. Sangnok’s featured attraction is Aquapia, known as a “Water World", or "Water Paradise”.

If you take a look around the indoor water-park, Aquapia, there is a variety of fun awaiting each guest: a tidal wave pool with 5 different types of waves; 'The Flowrider', a ride that simulates the thrill of surfing on ocean waters; 'Master Blaster', a ride that takes two riders up at a time, up and down through the water’s heavy pressure; 2 new slides; and 3 types of spas used as resting areas.

Red Leaf Willow Habitat (왕버드나무군락지)

19.5 Km 0 2024-02-15

Miho-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Red Leaf Willow Habitat is located near Daechung Dam and Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park, along the Geumgang River. This area is ideal for photography, offering stunning views during sunrise and sunset, with sunlight and mist creating a picturesque scene. The decaying wood of the trees in the wetland area can even emit light on its own during the nighttime.

Chopyeong Reservoir (초평저수지)

19.8 Km 26562 2024-02-23

Chopyeong-ro, Chopyeong-myeon, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chopyeong Reservoir, formed by damming the Mihocheon Stream, is a renowned fishing spot, especially popular for ice fishing. It hosts species such as carp, crucian carp, and snakehead. Fishing bungalows are scattered across the lake, resembling islands. This spot is perfect for those looking to enjoy trail trekking around the lake and take in the picturesque scenery.

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