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Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley (동상운장산계곡)

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley (동상운장산계곡)

16.0Km    2024-04-07

Daea-ri, Dongsang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley is a valley located at the easternmost part of Wanju. Spanning approximately 9 kilometers, it combines Dongsanggyegok Valley and Unjangsangyegok Valley. With its picturesque valley and refreshing waterfalls, it attracts visitors from all over the country during the summer months for recreation. In autumn, the colorful foliage further enhances the joy of hiking.

Daea Arboretum (대아수목원)

16.2Km    2024-04-07

94-34, Daeasumok-ro, Dongsang-myeon, Wanju_Gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-280-4590

Daea Arboretum is located in Sancheon-ri, Wanju. Daea Arboretum has an extensive forest of 300,000 ornamental trees. The forest is equipped with spring water, an observatory, forest museum, and a forest classroom. The arboretum focuses on preserving the forest ecosystem, research and utilize domestic plants, and promote forest education to the public. Daea Arboretum has a total of 2,683 species of diverse plants.

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (운일암 반일암 계곡)

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (운일암 반일암 계곡)

16.2Km    2025-01-10

1926, Dongsangjucheon-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-430-8382

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (5 km long) falls between Myeongdeokbong Peak and Myeongdobong Peak in the northeastern region of Mount Unjangsan. The name Uniram refers to the steep walls of the valley where nothing but the sky, rocks, thick forests, and clouds can be seen. The valley is also befittingly named Baniram since it is so deep that it only receives direct sunlight for half the day. There are many strangely-shaped rocks like Jjokduri Rock, Cheollyeop Rock, and Daebul Rock scattered throughout the lush valley. At the peak of summer, the area is crowded with vacationers and is also popular for its autumn leaves.

Nonsan Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge (논산 탑정호 출렁다리)

16.9Km    2022-12-29

Jongyeon-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-6645

Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge is located in the second biggest lake in Chungcheongnam-do. With clear waters from Daedunsan Mountain filling the lake, visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets as well as various water sports.

Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

17.0Km    2021-06-22

26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-0096

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 kilometers away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding problems. The academy's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the academy is a shrine that houses the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포))

17.1Km    2024-08-29

Guseok-ri, Nami-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Sibipokpo Falls is a series of 12 ("sibi" in Korean) waterfalls in a valley of Seongchisan Mountain in Geumsan. Visitors can see the falls of various sizes by walking on the hiking trail as it winds its way through the forest along the stream. The path is accessible from the parking lot by Seongchisan Rest Area. Nearby attractions include Simcheon Wellbeing Recreational Forest and Yongdamho Lake.

Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

17.5Km    2022-12-26

San 1-1, Sangso-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-251-4771

Sangso-dong Forest Park is located at the point where the foothills of Maninsan Mountain and Sikjangsan Mountain meet. The road to the park is beautifully lined with sycamore trees. The park offers various facilities for enjoying nature and in particular, the stone pagodas placed throughout the park are a must-see. Visitors can stack their own rocks and make wishes relating to family, health, relationships, and more. The park is great for walks, hikes, or even just to relax as wild flowers bloom all throughout spring to fall.

Dasom Chaban (다솜차반)

Dasom Chaban (다솜차반)

17.6Km    2024-02-13

29 Gyebaek-ro 421beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Dasom Chaban is a Korean table d'hote restaurant celebrated for its picturesque garden setting. The restaurant presents a range of meticulously crafted full-course meals, distinguished by their tidy presentation and ample portions. The standout dish is the geongang borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), featuring an appetizer, assorted side dishes, and over ten different delicacies, with bori gulbi as the main course. Nestled on the outskirts of Daejeon, it offers an ideal retreat for a leisurely drive and a delightful dining experience.

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원)

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원)

17.6Km    2024-06-03

156 Geomhan 1-gil, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

A garden filled with wild flowers, exotic plants, and rare trees, Garden of Sky is nestled by Jangsanhosu Pond located at the foothills of Meodeullyeong Pass. The garden also has a wide variety of facilities that cater to visitors' convenience and needs such as a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), seminar rooms, restaurants, herbal souvenir shop, cafes local food stores, forests, and photo zones.

Wanju Wild & Local Food Festival (완주 와일드&로컬푸드축제)

Wanju Wild & Local Food Festival (완주 와일드&로컬푸드축제)

18.4Km    2025-03-31

89 Gosanhyuyangnim-ro, Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-290-3976

Wanju Wild & Local Food Festival is a festival taking place in the area of Gosan Recreational Forest. The festival provides environmentally-friendly food experiences using local agricultural products, along with various wild plants and animals from Wanju. The festival aims to give visitors an opportunity to try Wanju's fresh wild foods and local foods in a prestigious natural environment.