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Jangtaesan Recreational Forest (장태산자연휴양림)

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest (장태산자연휴양림)

17.7Km    2024-12-02

461 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest consists of a dense forest of ginkgo trees and bald cypress. Lush valleys nearby make for a great getaway during summer vacation. Yongtaeul Reservoir, located at the entrance, gives beautiful views as well. Inside the natural recreation forest, various facilities including walking paths, physical activity facilities, a botanical garden and bare-foot walking paths are available for visitors.

Yetteo Folk Museum (옛터민속박물관)

18.2Km    2025-02-04

321-35 Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

The Yetteo Folk Museum showcases traditional folk artifacts that reflect the daily life of the Daejeon region. Inside the exhibition hall, visitors can view items such as knives, tray tables, water droppers, cups, and oil lamps. The outdoor exhibition area features stone mortars, troughs, and grinding stones. The museum also includes a traditional jar exhibition hall, a Korean restaurant, and a traditional teahouse. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences like natural dyeing, hanji paper crafts, and knot-making, or relax and enjoy a campfire.

Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석)

Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석)

18.2Km    2024-08-21

Cheonnae-ri, Jewon-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

The Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan are located about 100 meters apart next to a stream. The two stone statues show intricate carvings of a dragon complete with horns and antlers, and a tiger standing up on his hind legs respectively. The statues are believed to have been made during the late Goryeo period.

Unjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운장산자연휴양림)

Unjangsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운장산자연휴양림)

18.6Km    2024-04-07

77, Hyuyangnim-gil, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-432-1193

Unjangsan National Recreational Forest is located within Galgeogyegok Valley in Unjangsan Mountain. The valley has a 7-kilometer-long stream and natural attractions such as Madangbawi Rock and Haegiso Pond.

Jinan Hakdong Village (진안 학동마을)

Jinan Hakdong Village (진안 학동마을)

19.0Km    2025-10-23

419-12 Bonghak-ro, Jeongcheon-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Hakdong Village was designated as a Farming Village in 2016 following a project to create a Mountain ecological village in 2004. Its representative experiences include making seedless dried persimmon, collecting freshwater snail, making persimmon tart, ecological garden programs, and various seasonal activities. The Seedless Persimmon Village Recreation Center provides accommodation and operates a restaurant managed by the women's association of Hakdong Village and a village cafe. Thanks to the clean natural environment, exciting seasonal activities can be enjoyed year-round, and a sense of community has been formed through the community village project.

Banyasa Temple (반야사(논산))

19.0Km    2024-10-04

104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Banyasa Temple is a unique temple with many of its buildings located in an old mine shaft. Upon first sight, visitors may feel disappoint at what appears to be simply the Daeungjeon Hall standing before a rock cliff. However, walking behind the main hall leads to the entrance to the mine. Because the mine shaft is cool in summer and warm in winter, it's a great attraction to visit all year round.

Wibongpokpo Falls (위봉폭포)

Wibongpokpo Falls (위봉폭포)

19.5Km    2024-04-07

Daeheung-ri, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-290-3930

Located in the eastern section of Wibongsanseong Fortress, Wibongpokpo Falls is a two-tiered waterfall measuring 60 meters high. The strangely-shaped rocks and thick groves of trees that border the cascading falls make for such a magical scene that it comes as no surprise that the waterfall has long since been counted as one of the Eight Scenic Sights of Wansan. Attractions located nearby include a battlefield from the Imjin War (1592-1598), Songgwangsa Temple, Dongsang Reservoir, Daea Reservoir, and Hwasim Hot Springs.

Wibongsa Temple - Wanju (위봉사 (완주))

Wibongsa Temple - Wanju (위봉사 (완주))

19.7Km    2024-04-07

53, Wibong-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-243-7657

Wibongsa Temple is located past Mujigaemun Gate (Rainbow Gate) and Wibong Village and is a major temple in the Honam region that once oversaw 52 branch temples. Said to be built by Monk Seoam in 604 (the 5th year of King Mu of Baekje), the surviving buildings date back to the Joseon Era. Today, only Bogwangmyeongjeon Hall (Treasure No. 608), Yosa (Provincial Cultural Asset No. 698), and Samseonggak remain. The Baeguigwaneumbosal wall painting in particular is the pride of the temple.