Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유구곡(선유동계곡))

16.5Km 2021-07-29

179, Seonyudong-gil, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-832-4347

Seonyudonggyegok Valley is located in Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do Province. Including Seonyudongmun, the playground for the mountain gods, a total of nine valleys form the area: Gyeongcheonbyeok, Haksoam, Yeondallo, Waryongpok, Nangadae, Gigugam, Guam, and Eunseonam.

Seonnyudonggyegok Valley is famous for the legend that mountain gods came to savor fresh mountain spring water. A renowned geographical account, Taekriji, published in 1751, stated that Seonyudonggyegok Valley boasted some of the best scenery. One of the most eminent Confucian scholars of the Joseon dynasty, Lee Hwang spent nine months in this beautiful valley. He gave names to all his favorite places, which still remain to this day.

Daeyasan Yongchugyegok Valley (대야산 용추계곡)

16.8Km 2021-02-16

Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Yongchugyegok Valley is considered the most majestic among the eight scenic views of Mungyeong. The valley is locating along the rocky foothills of Daeyasan Mountain, bordering Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. According to legends, this valley was where two dragons soared into the heavens and their traces still remain on the two huge granite rocks. The valley is also known to have a pool of water that never dries up, and people of the past would come here to pray for rain at times of drought.

Midongsan Arboretum (미동산수목원)

17.4Km 2014-10-13

51, Sumogwon-gil, Miwon-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-220-6101

Opened on May 4, 2001, Midongsan Arboretum in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a provincial arboretum, built to develop and propagate forestry techniques and found ecological education environments.

Covering an area of 3,114,049.60㎡ (942,000 pyeong), the arboretum houses almost 873 species of plants and 652,000 plants in 11 exhibition halls including an Oak tree hall, a Maple tree hall, and a genetics hall, which presents plant genetic resources like Jeongipumsong hugyemok (succession of pine tree).

In addition to the 11 themed arboretum halls, Midongsan Arboretum also has a forestry educational hall, plant seed bank, research center for wild plants, nature experience camp, and more.

Seongjubong Recreational Forest (성주봉자연휴양림)

18.4Km 2022-09-07

3, Seongjubong-ro, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-541-6512

Seongjubong Recreational Forest is located in the foothills of Seongjubong Peak (alt. 606 m), and filled with a lush forest, clean water, and beautiful surroundings. The forest is equipped with basic facilities to maintain the natural environment and ambience for relaxation. Accommodation facilities include forest cabins, a training center, and camping sites. Additional amenities include seminar halls, a forest education center, pavilions, a water playground, and more. The forest also has walking trails of varying levels for all to enjoy.

Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)

18.4Km 2024-02-22

Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Daeyasan Mountain is a stunning peak standing at an elevation of 931 meters within the confines of Songnisan National Park. It boasts picturesque valleys, including Seonyudonggyegok Valley and Yongchugyegok Valley. Among the notable attractions within Yongchugyegok Valley is the Yongchupokpo Falls, characterized by its three-tiered cascades, with a unique heart-shaped pool formed amidst the milky-white granite. After a 20-minute ascent from Yongchu, visitors can experience the breathtaking sight of moonlight reflecting off the rocks and the valley, known as Woryeongdae.

Mungyeong Seonyudonggyegok Valley (선유동계곡(문경))

18.7Km 2024-10-21

Wanjang-ri, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6392

Seonyudonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong is longer and more beautiful than the valley of the same name in Goesan. Daeyasan Mountain (931 meters) runs across both valleys, which are 10 kilometers apart from each other. The valley is relatively untouched as it is not yet well known to the public. At the beginning and the end of the trail are Hakcheonjeong and Chirujeong Pavilions, respectively. Both sides of the valley are lined with thick forests of ancient pine trees. A number of stone carvings can be found in the forest, and the most famous one reads “Seonyugyegok.” It was written by Choi Chi-won, a leading scholar of the Silla kingdom.

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