Cheongnyongsa Temple Site (청룡사지)

19.5 Km 18369 2021-07-30

147, Cheongnyongsaji-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-5980

In the late Goryeo era, King Taejo ordered to build a large temple at the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain for Preceptor Bogak to retire to hermitage. Now, the temple site has become a ruin, with only the Stupa of State Preceptor Bogak, called Jeonghyewonyung, lion stone lantern, and stele for Jeonghyewonyung at the site. Cheongnyongsa Temple, recently built, is also situated in the vicinity of the area along with other Buddhist cultural assets.

Ttoranggil (또랑길)

19.7 Km 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.

Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs (앙성탄산온천)

19.9 Km 31603 2019-08-12

1457, Gagok-ro, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-855-7360

The water at Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs comes from 700 meters underground. This water contains about 2.800㎎/L of carbonic acid and is beneficial in many ways. It is known to be effective in preventing high and low blood pressures, diabetes, arthritis, neuralgia, depression, lifestlye diseases, obesity caused by lack of exercise, stiff shoulder, back pain, colds, constipation, and hemorrhoids. Carbonic acid hot springs are also good for stress relief, increasing metabolism, stimulating blood circulation, and for the treatment of hypersensitive skin, cosmetics allergies, freckles, age spots, athelete’s foot and eczema.

The water temperature at the hot spring stays between 25-38 degrees Celcius. A separate pool is available for people who prefer a warmer temperature than that. Known for promoting physical and psycological health, a carbonic acid hot spring bath also softens the skin and helps fatigue recovery.

For added benefits, Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs also uses oak wood for heating its jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) and the water.

Angseong Hot Springs (앙성온천지구)

19.9 Km 28678 2019-06-12

Gagok-ro, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-2363

Located in Donsan-ri and Neungam-ri, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Cheongcheongbuk-do, Angseong hot spring offers weak alkaline water coming from 700m deep underground. It is known to be effective for treating back pain, stiff shoulders, fatigue, and a cold constitution in addition to softening the skin.

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