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Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포)

17.5 Km    10566     2021-02-18

92-16, Hoeryong-gil, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-653-6696

Hoeryongpo Village is surrounded by the winding Naeseongcheon Stream, a tributary of the Nakdonggang River. The course of the stream has almost turned the entire village into an island. The best views of the scenic nature can be seen from Jangansa Temple.

Hoeryongpo Village is jar-shaped, surrounded by the river, and has pristine waters and white sandy shores. The shore gives way to trees, and there is a well-developed farm further inland. There used to be almost 20 households in this village, but now only 9 households remain. It takes less than an hour to tour the entire village.

Yeonpung Sanctuary (연풍성지)

17.8 Km    19764     2024-02-26

14, Jungang-ro hongmun 2-gil, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

After the nationwide repression of Catholicism in 1791, a group of Catholics came to what is today known as Yeonpung Sanctuary to practice their religion in secret before they were discovered and executed in 1801. Today, Yeonpung Sanctuary is a Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the martyrs. Yeonpung Sanctuary has a Catholic church, a crucifix, and a sculpture and tomb of Hwang Seokdu (Luke; 1813-1866), a saint born in Yeonpung and martyred as a Catholic.

STX Resort (STX리조트)

STX Resort (STX리조트)

18.5 Km    12863     2020-05-27

509, Cheonghwa-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-460-5000

STX Resort located near Ssangyonggyegok Valley in Mungyeong. The resort is well suited to guests looking to visit nearby attractions such as Songnisan National Park, Cheonghwasan, Yeonyeopsan, and Dojangsan Mountains, or simply looking to relax in nature. The resort is designed with a luxurious European style and features a variety of amenities, including a hot spring spa, live performance cafe, and both Korean and Western dining options.

Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

19.0 Km    26458     2021-03-19

150, Mireungnisaji-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-6724

Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site, Historic Site No. 317, faces south in the basin of the Haneuljae Pass between Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is said that Mauitaeja, the last prince of the Silla Kingdom, had a dream one night as he was traveling to Geumgangsan Mountain where the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva instructed him to erect a statue of Buddha. As a result, he built a temple to honor the goddess’ wish at the current site of Mireuk-ri. The temple name was discovered through excavation research in 1977 and 1978 by Cheongju University, while the temple grounds were more thoroughly investigated by a team of researchers from Ewha Woman's University in 1980.

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)

19.2 Km    60283     2024-02-26

1795, Saejae-ro, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest is located in Joryeongsan Mountain, a part of Sobaeksanmaek Mountain Range. Joryeongsan Mountain is home to groves of old pine and oak trees. Hiking trails weave throughout the forests. Amenities include accommodations, forest park, pavilion, outdoor stage, playground, and remains of a fortress. The water park is open to the public between July and August. The Baekdudaegan Ecological Education Center has educational exhibits on forest ecologies and offers woodcraft experiences.

Suokjeong Tourist Area (수옥정관광지)

Suokjeong Tourist Area (수옥정관광지)

19.7 Km    23192     2024-02-27

127-1 Suokjeong-gil, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Suokjeong Tourist Area is a scenic destination nestled within pristine natural landscapes. Surrounded by renowned Korean mountains such as Joryeongsan and Sinseonbong, visitors can enjoy sights such as Suokpokpo Falls and Yeonpungsaejae Pass. The area around Suokjeong Reservoir offers plenty of attractions, including waterside eco park and outdoor water playground. Nearby, visitors can also explore cycling trails like Saejae Bike Path and religious sites such as the Catholic Yeonpung Sanctuary, attracting visitors throughout all seasons.

Hotel West of Canaan [Korea Quality] / 웨스트오브가나안[한국관광 품질인증]

Hotel West of Canaan [Korea Quality] / 웨스트오브가나안[한국관광 품질인증]

19.9 Km    1713     2020-12-11

175-1, Suokjeong-gil, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-833-8814

West of Canaan hotel is located within the tourist complex of Suwok, Gwesan. It is an entrance to the natural forest of Choryungsan and the beginning of mountain ways to Choryung gate 3. Beautiful mountains of Choryung and vivid mountain rivers are part of great nature of the region. Just walking near the hotel helps you enjoy the clean air through your lungs. About 1km away from the hotel, there are Suwok falls and Suwokjeong. Suanbo hot spring is within 10 minutes from the hotel, and it is a quite attraction for tourists.
Wester Canaan hotel welcomes guests with cozy and refreshing facilities as well as comfortable rooms and warm services. Rooms are available in standard twins/standard triples/standard ondol/ deluxe twins/deluxe triples and suites. Suite has a king bed and a clean bathroom. Walking up the stairs, you will reach an attic with a bed. Each room is available with well arranged bedding, and clean bathrooms to accompany quiet and comfortable aura. Korean restaurant, Hyangjeong on the first floor is opened for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Upon reservations, BBQ setting table and side dishes are available.