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Suokpokpo Waterfall (수옥폭포)

Suokpokpo Waterfall (수옥폭포)

11.1Km    2025-10-23

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

Originating from Sobaeksan Mountain, the stream cascades into a picturesque valley and culminates in a refreshing waterfall. As it plunges from a x_height of approximately 20 meters, one can't help but feel invigorated. Suokpokpo Waterfall is a three-tiered cascade, with the upper layers resembling steps. The harmonious union of the waterfall and pavilion creates a scenic view frequently sought after in film and historical drama productions.

Hotel Film 37.2 (호텔 필림37.2)

Hotel Film 37.2 (호텔 필림37.2)

11.5Km    2024-12-23

17 , Yeonwon-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-842-0515

Hotel Film 37.2, located in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, is conveniently located near Chungju City Hall. Rooms are mediculously decorated in three different styles - Korean, European, and Japanese - depending on which floor they are on. Especially, the Korean-style room has a door in the shape of a traditional Korean gate, and the paper ornaments and muntin-style windows give it a warm, old-fashioned feel.

Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest (계명산자연휴양림)

Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest (계명산자연휴양림)

11.6Km    2022-09-07

1170, Chungjuhosu-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-870-7930

Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest is located on Gyemyeongsan Mountain, part of the Sobaeksan Mountain Range, and has outstanding views of Chungjugho Lake. Although the park is small in size, the recreational forest provides a peaceful and relaxing getaway with lush pine tree forest along with diverse animals and plants. The trees are great for forest bathing, and are beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn crimson. <BR>
Nearby attractions include Suanbo Hot Springs, Songnisan Mountain, Eight Sights of Danyang, and Chungjuho Lake. The park also has log cabins, providing a unique type of accommodation.

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)

Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)

11.7Km    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.

Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))

Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))

13.0Km    2021-12-03

87, Mireuksonggye-ro 2-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-1773

Deokjusa Temple is a branch temple of Beopjusa Temple, the head temple of the 5th district of the Jogye Order. The temple is believed to have been established in 597 AD by Princess Deokju, the last princess of the Silla Kingdom. According to legend, Princess Deokju stayed at the site with Prince Ma-ui and built the temple, naming it after herself, along with the cave nearby. However, there are no records to confirm or refute these claims.

The temple once stood in front of the Rock-carved Standing Buddha of Deokjusa Temple (a Treasure), but was burned down during the Korean War. The present temple building stands about 1.7 kilometers from the original temple site and is the result of reconstruction efforts conducted in the 1970s.

Chungju Dam (충주댐)

Chungju Dam (충주댐)

13.3Km    2021-04-29

737, Chungjuhosu-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-840-1207

Chungju Dam is the nation’s largest multipurpose concrete dam and plays a role in water resources planning and management, prevention of flood damage, and electric power production. The dam area features various facilities like the Water Exhibition Hall, Memorial Tower, a resting area, and a tour boat dock. As for the structure, the dam is 97.5 meters high and 447 meters long. Beneath the main dam, there is a balancing reservoir dam which is 21 meters high and 480.7 meters long.

Chungjuho Lake (충주호)

Chungjuho Lake (충주호)

13.5Km    2024-03-08

Jodong-ri, Dongnyang-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-5114

Chungjuho Lake is the nation’s largest lake, and was formed after the construction of Chungju Dam. When constructing the dam, an area of approximately 66.48 ㎢ was submerged throughout three regions in Chungju, Danyang and Jecheon. Even though nearly 50,000 people lost their hometown, the lake became a famous regional tourist spot, along with Woraksan National Park, Songgye Valley, Cheongpung Culture Center, Eight Sceneries of Danyang, Gosu Cave, Guinsa Temple, Suanbo Hot Springs, Nodong Cave and other spots.

Tourists can enjoy the scenic area on five ferry docks from Chungjunaru, main ferry dock of Chungju Dam, Cheongpungnaru, Janghoenaru where Gudambong Peak and Oksunbong Peak are located, Danyangnaru in Danyang-eup, and Woraknaru located near the beautiful scenery of Woraksan Mountain. From Chungju Dam to Janghoenaru, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, making it a long-distance course and offers special sightseeing on board. This course also holds great views of Chungjuho Lake and Yeongbong Peak of Woraksan Mountain, the surrounding scenery of Woraknaru, and two scenic spots of Danyang which are Gudanbong and Oksunbong Peak featuring uniquely-shaped rocks and peaks. This course is the most attractive among Chungjuho ferry excursion routes.

Yeonpung Sanctuary (연풍성지)

14.2Km    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.

Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

14.3Km    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.

Goesan Natural Dream Park (자연드림파크(괴산))

Goesan Natural Dream Park (자연드림파크(괴산))

15.4Km    2025-10-24

240 Jayeondream-gil, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Featured in movie "Honey Sweet," where V&B Research Center, a place Researcher Chiho worked, was filmed. The park features an eco-friendly agricultural restaurant, cafe, beer bar, singing room, sauna, bowling alley, arcade, billiards, movie theater, and hotel. It's a cultural hub that offers craft workshop tours, inspection center tours, and experience programs such as healing culinary sessions and crafting your own souvenirs.