Joryeongsan Recreational Forest (조령산자연휴양림)

11.7 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.

Chungju Tangeumdae Height & Park (충주 탄금대와 탄금대공원)

12.3 Km 34143 2021-07-21

105, Tangeumdaean-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-848-2246

Tangeumdae x_height was originally a mountain named Daemunsan Mountain. The scenery is amazing with rocky cliffs, the nearby Namhangang River, and lush pine forests. The place was named Tangeumdae because it was where Ureuk, the celebrated musician of the Silla dynasty (57 BC-AD 935), used to play the gayageum (traditional stringed instrument).

Jecheon Deokjusa Temple (덕주사(제천))

13.0 Km 23619 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)

13.3 Km 21123 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)

13.5 Km 38114 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.

Chungju Dam Garden (충주댐가든)

13.8 Km 41375 2024-02-22

590 Chungjuhosu-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chungju Dam Garden is renowend for its minmul hoe (sliced raw freshwater fish) and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). The menu also features a bulgogi set menu, Korean table d'hote, gamasot galbitang (galbi soup in cast-iron pot), yukhoe (beef tartare), kkotdeungsim (grilled ribeye), dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi), and samgyeopsal (pork belly). Reservations are required a day in advance for ilpum hanjeongsik (special Korean table d'hote) and sura hanjeongsik (Korean sura table d'hote). Additionally, the outdoor terrace offers stunning views of the Namhangang River.

Yeonpung Sanctuary (연풍성지)

14.2 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.

Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

14.3 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 Mountain (조령산)

14.6 Km 18331 2019-11-19

Munyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6414

Joryeongsan Mountain divides Mungyeong (Gyeongsangbuk-do) and Goesan (Chungcheongbuk-do), and is situated at the far end of Baekdudaegan Mountain Range that connects Baekdusan and Jirisan Mountains. The mountain is picturesque with its surroundings of dense forest, steep rocky areas, strangely shaped peaks and old trees. It has a grand scale of mountain ridge and high altitude. However, as the hiking trail starts at 529 meters on Ihwaryeong, it is not that tough. Nearby locations include Sinseongbong Peak and Mapaebong Peak, as well as Joryeongsan Recreational Forest.

Chungju Tangeumho Rainbow Road (충주 탄금호 무지개길)

16.4 Km 1 2024-02-22

Ruam-ri, Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do,

Tangeumho Rainbow Road is a floating bridge constructed for the 2013 World Rowing Championships. Dazzling with colorful lights at night, it now serves as a path for walking and cycling. Each section offers a unique night view, music and photo spots. Visitors can enjoy diverse activities such as cultural performances and stamp tours.

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