Sunheunghyanggyo Confucian School (순흥향교)

10.7 Km 16293 2020-05-06

15-36, Cheonggu-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-639-6581

Originally built in Geumseong to the north of Sunheungbu administrative district in Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Sunheunghyanggyo Confucian School moved to Wiya-dong to the east of the district in 1718 and moved once again in 1750 to its current location. Facing southward, this ancient Confucian school is located at the foot of a mountain with river flowing in the foreground. It can be reached by crossing the Jukgye Jaewolgyo Bridge from Geumseongdan Altar and taking the path on the left before turning left at Cheongdari Village Hall to walk a little further up the road. Currently housed within unheunghyanggyo are valuable materials related to Confucian schools.

Danchonsewongotak [Korea Quality] / 단촌서원고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.9 Km 355 2023-10-27

103-10 , Buksanghari-gil, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-10-7230-5415

Danchon Seowon Old House is an elegant hanok in Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do. Guestrooms are named after flowers and blossoms, such as Mountain Peony, White Dandelion and Plum. Some rooms have antique furniture and pictures on the wall while others have exposed rafters and beams. Narcissus and Ocher are smaller and share a kitchen and bathroom; these are cheaper than the others. There’s a cafe in the yard, where visitors will hear music from the owner’s collection of vinyl LPs. There’s a pleasant walk to the village, and fine views of the stars at night. Danyang Gugyeong Market is 20 minutes away by car, and Suyangjaebit Tunnel is 8 minutes away.

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

11.0 Km 19197 2020-12-04

2740, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-639-7691

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy is situated at the foothills of Sobaeksan Mountain. Sosuseowon was the first to receive a royal charter as a private Confucian academy along with financial support and acknowledgement by the king. This academy was originally founded under the name Baegundongseowon in 1542 by a Confucian scholar Ju Se-bung, who was also the magistrate of Punggi County at the time. Baegundongseowon first started as an academic institution that enshrined a memorial tablet of An Hyang, a Confucian scholar whom Ju Se-bung had deep respect for. After Ju Se-bung left the county, Toegye Yi Hwang, a renowned Confician scholar, became his successor and made an official request to the king to be granted a royal charter. The request was well received, and the king renamed the institution to its current name, Sosuseowon.

Ohak Sikdang (오학식당)

11.0 Km 39016 2024-02-26

4-1, Sangjin 13-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Ohak Sikdang is famous for its mukbap (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup), which is made using acorns and mushrooms. Mukbap (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup) is made by topping rice with long and thin slices of acorn jelly, sauce, vegetables, kimchi, and cold soup. Ohak Sikdang’s signature menus are mukbap jeongsik (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup set menu) and baekban (set menu). The side dishes here are quite good as well. Other menus include sundubu (soft bean curd jjigae), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot).

Sosu Museum (소수박물관)

11.1 Km 10781 2021-03-11

2780, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-639-7691

Sosu Museum aims to consolidate and organize the nation’s traditional Confucian legacy and to establish the root of the national spirit through Sosuseowon, the first Confucian academy ever created in Korea. This museum is the only Confucian museum where visitors can experience the very valuable legacy of the Confucian culture and the rise and fall of Confucianism during the Joseon dynasty. The museum opened on September 22, 2004 and since then, it has been a place where one can experience the dynamic historical adventure through valuable Confucian relics and remains. The museum also aims to revitalize the local culture of the Yeongju area by showcasing the region's well-preserved cultural assets and items.

Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival (영주 한국선비문화축제)

11.3 Km 6589 2022-05-12

2796, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-630-8706~9

The Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival takes place at the Seonbichon Village, and promotes Korea's moral culture through the idealogy of seonbi, Korean Confucian scholars. Visitors to the festival will be able to learn more about how this culture impacts the past, present, and future through study of the lifestyles of seonbi.

Seonbichon Village (선비촌)

11.3 Km 17720 2022-08-22

2796, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-638-6444

Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. The village is the perfect place to learn about traditional Korea, and is famous for its classical scholars’ loyalty and filial piety.

Seonbichon village offers a variety of traditional activities for visitors, from pounding rice cake to hanging wish lanterns to attending a traditional wedding ceremony or playing folk games such as yutnori or jegichagi. Visitors can also enjoy traditional dining at Jeojatgeori Street and learn about history through the museum. Guests can also enjoy the unique experience of staying in a hanok house through the overnight program and participate in scholar programs.

Danyang Hotel (단양관광호텔)

11.9 Km 18808 2020-04-11

31, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-423-7070

Danyang Hotel is one of the top hotels in the city of Danyang, a city in the central region of Korea, and easily accessible from most major cities in just two to three hours via the Jungang Expressway.

Visitors to the hotel can get a panoramic view of the beautiful Namhangang River from any of the 80 guestrooms, and can enjoy various sports like rafting or paragliding. The hotel is within traveling distance from all of the Danyang Palgyeong (the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang) and is located near Sobaeksan Mountain.

Suyanggae Light Tunnel (단양 수양개빛터널)

12.0 Km 4 2022-04-06

390, Suyanggaeyujeok-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-3-421-5453

Built during the Japanese occupation, Suyanggae Tunnel has a length of 200 meters and x_width of 5 meters. The tunnel was neglected for many year until recent rennovation into a light tunnel. The light tunnel consist of updated videos, sound system and LED media facade, drawing visitors both locally and internationally.

Suyanggae Prehistory Museum (수양개선사유물전시관)

12.0 Km 17993 2023-04-13

390, Suyanggaeyujeok-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-423-8502

Suyanggae Prehistory Museum boasts itself as the largest prehistoric site in Korea. The museum contains a multitude of remains, especially stone toolkits, of the late Stone Age and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stone toolkits were discovered by a museum of Chungbuk National University while the team was on the project to excavate historical remains around the site that were submerged due to the construction of Chungju Dam. The museum provides detailed explanations and maps marked for the prehistorical sites in Danyang. Visitors can learn the life and wisdom of Paleolithic man in the museum.

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