Neungganggyegok Valley, Eoreumgol Valley (능강계곡, 얼음골)

19.6Km 65273 2024-02-26

San 30-4, Neunggang-ri, Susan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Neungganggyegok Valley (Eoreumgol Valley) is within the mountains near the Cheongpungho Lake. Located in a high area surrounded by mountains, the sun reaches the area far less than others. In fact, the name Eoreumgol Valley references how the lush forests and the area’s geographical features have made the summer here so cool that the ice (eoreum) is said to have been left frozen even in the x_height of summer. The water originating from Eoreumgol Valley flows into the Cheongpungho Lake through Neungganggyegok Valley.

Ttoranggil (또랑길)

19.7Km 19588 2024-02-28

49-21 Baeronseongji-gil, Bongyang-eup, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Situated near Baeron Holy Ground, a key site in the spread of Catholicism in Korea, Ttoranggil is a restaurant distinguished by its ochre-built hanok. Its menu features dolsot bap (hot stone pot rice), deodeok jeongsik (deodeok set menu), and gondeure bap (thistle rice), all served with red chili paste to enhance the flavors. Additionally, the restaurant hosts a workshop for those interested in experiencing crafts. It is closed during the winter months, from December to February.

Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))

19.7Km 23619 2021-12-03

87, Mireuksonggye-ro 2-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-1773

Deokjusa Temple is a branch temple of Beopjusa Temple, the head temple of the 5th district of the Jogye Order. The temple is believed to have been established in 597 AD by Princess Deokju, the last princess of the Silla Kingdom. According to legend, Princess Deokju stayed at the site with Prince Ma-ui and built the temple, naming it after herself, along with the cave nearby. However, there are no records to confirm or refute these claims.

The temple once stood in front of the Rock-carved Standing Buddha of Deokjusa Temple (a Treasure), but was burned down during the Korean War. The present temple building stands about 1.7 kilometers from the original temple site and is the result of reconstruction efforts conducted in the 1970s.

Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum (능강솟대문화공간)

20.0Km 11171 2021-09-18

1100, Oksunbong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-6160

Neunggang Sotdae Art Museum in Jecheon is a museum of sotdae, ancient prayer poles with a duck or bird-shaped figurine on top that were usually placed at the village entrance. Many of these artifacts can be found inside and outside of the museum, which is located near the vast Chungjuho Lake. Other nearby tourist attractions include Neunggang Valley, situated at the foot of Geumsusan Mountain and surrounded by lush pine forests, rocky cliffs, streams and waterfalls. There is also Jeongbangsa Temple, which is said to have been built by the renowned Buddhist Monk Uisang, during the Silla era.

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