Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주)) - Area information

Choamsa Temple - Yeongju (초암사(영주))

17.6 Km 9012 2020-03-27

330, Jukgye-ro 315beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-633-2322

In search of a great place to build a Buddhist Temple invoking national security, Great Monk Uisang travelled around the country and reached this place. He built a small thatched hut here for a temporary stay and continued his search. Finally, he found a perfect place and built Buseoksa Temple. He also set up another temple in the site where his small thatched hut was and called it Choamsa Temple. Choamsa Temple is located below the valley in the south of Gungmangbong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. After the Korean War, the temple building had to be rebuilt, but it managed to preserve some of Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset including Samcheung Seoktap (a three-storied stone pagoda; Tangible Cultural Property 126), Dongbudo (East Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 128) and Seobudo (West Stupa; Tangible Cultural Property 129).

* Jukgyegugok Valley
The valley stretching from Baejeom-ni to Choamsa Temple is called Jukgyegugok which Sobaeksan Mountain surrounds like a folding screen. Near the valley, one can find famous tourist attractions such as the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy and Buseoksa Temple. Toegye Yi Hwang came up with the name Jukgyegugok inspired by the fantastic scenery of the valley and the beautiful sound of the flowing water.

Nodaji (노다지)

18.1 Km 71 2021-03-20

21, Naeto-ro, 47-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-648-8865

A restaurant introduced in Korean gourmet programs with seats for groups, and parking lots. The best menu at this restaurant is beef tartare bibimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Nosong Sikdang (노송식당)

18.2 Km 168 2024-02-23

5, Naeto-ro, 43-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-4752

Nosong Sikdang, a celebrated grilled fish restaurant with a tradition spanning over 30 years, is so well-regarded that diners often wait for a table. It offers two varieties of grilled fish: marinated and simply grilled. The gajami yangnyeom gui (grilled marinated plaice) comes highly recommended. Beyond this specialty, guests can savor other seafood delights including goldeye rockfish, ray, dried pollack, and silver pomfret. Additionally, muneo sukhoe (parboiled octopus) and ojingeo bokkeum (stir-fried squid) are popular choices among visitors.

Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop (밥상위의보약한첩 청풍)

18.4 Km 5835 2024-03-25

40 Baesiron-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-0065

Bapsang Wiui Boyak Hancheop is a notable restaurant located near the Multae-ri cable car station, renowned for its dedication to serving traditional Jecheon dishes. The restaurant is particularly famous for offering side dishes prepared with local specialties such as deodeok and various types of namul. Its flagship offering, the Boyak Hancheop, is a grilled marinated eel set menu. The restaurant has garnered significant acclaim, having won the Grand Prize in the Chungbuk Traditional Cuisine Contest. Nearby attractions such as the scenic Chungjuho Lake and the Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex enhance the dining experience with cultural enrichment and natural beauty.

Sagwanamu Jip (사과나무집)

18.4 Km 97 2021-03-22

2, Bibong-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-643-0888

A restaurant that uses apple enzymes and apple juice instead of sugar and seasonings for all recipes. The best menu at this restaurant is hand-made bean curd hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

18.5 Km 19983 2024-03-13

879-17 Cheongpungmyeongwol-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-5120

The Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail offers a unique journey along a three-kilometer track from Dogok-ri in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon, to Bibongsan Mountain, situated at 531 meters above sea level. Typically, reaching the summit of Bibongsan Mountain on foot from Dogok-ri takes about an hour. However, the monorail service significantly reduces this time by half. Additionally, passengers can enjoy panoramic views of Cheongpungho Lake from various perspectives during their ride.

Jukgyegugok Valley (죽계구곡)

18.7 Km 33246 2017-12-22

Jukgye-ro 315beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jukgyegugok Valley is the valley stretching from Baejeom-ri to Choamsa Temple. Joseon-era Confucian scholar Toegye Yi Hwang (1501-1570) was inspired by the scenery of the valley and the enchanting sound of the flowing water, so he came up with names for each of the nine sections of the valley and collectively called them Jukgyegugok (nine bamboo valleys). The valley presents a splendid sight indeed with crystal clear waters, lush forest, and white rocks. In summer, vacationers from around the country flock to Jukgyegugok Valley to cool off from the sweltering heat by dipping their feet in the refreshing waters of the valley. Famous tourist attractions near the valley include Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, Buseoksa Temple, and Eupnaeri Mural Tomb.

* Choamsa Temple
On the path that ascends from Jukgyegugok Valley, there is a small temple located at the foot of Sobaeksan Mountain. The great monk Uisang Daesa of the Silla Kingdom reached this place during his search for an ideal site to build a Buddhist temple invoking national security. He set up a small thatched hut for a temporary stay until he found the most propitious spot, on which he built Buseoksa Temple. In the site where his thatched hut once stood, he built another temple and named it Choamsa Temple. The original structure was destroyed by fire during the Korean War (1950-1953). The temple has been restored to its present state by the Buddhist monk Lee Bo-won after years of arduous efforts.

Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (제천국제음악영화제)

18.8 Km 17494 2022-08-16

1 , Uibyeong-daero 18-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-646-2242

As the only festival in Korea to celebrate films tied to the theme of music, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) aims to expand the film genre and contribute to the diversification of film festivals. The main program shows music-themed films and documentaries from around the world, while the music program stages multiple concerts featuring various popular and alternative musicians. The festival is dedicated to fill the air with lively energy by bringing joy through music and films.

Gowon Galbi (고원갈비)

19.2 Km 28842 2024-02-27

5 Uibyeong-daero 15-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gowon Galbi, nestled in Jecheon Myeongdong Gogiro (BBQ Street)—a locale featuring nine meat-centric eateries—specializes in grilled beef and pork within a modernized hanok setting. The establishment prides itself on serving first-grade Korean beef and charcoal-fed pork. Its standout dishes include gogwan daejak (a selection of grilled Korean beef galbi, chuck flap tail, and thin skirt), yangnyeom wang galbisal (grilled marinated jumbo galbi), hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), and dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi). For those looking for meal complements, the restaurant offers savory selections such as naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), haejangguk (hangover soup), and seolleongtang (ox bone soup).

Yeobyeoncho House[Korea Quality] / 엽연초하우스[한국관광 품질인증]

19.2 Km 0 2024-01-19

8 , Uibyeong-daero 12-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-920-2217

Yeobyeoncho House is a guesthouse located in downtown Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. It is easily accessible and offers affordable room rates. On the first floor, there is a cafe, while on the second floor, there are eight guest rooms, including bedrooms and ondol (underfloor heated) rooms. There is a separate bathroom and bathtub in each room, and despite no cooking allowed, breakfast is served in the cafe on the first floor. It is, however, complimentary if you subscribe to Yeopyeoncho House on YouTube. The building is surrounded by a large park, and adjacent to it is the Jecheon Leaf Tobacco Warehouse and the former office building of the Jecheon Leaf Tobacco Growers Organization.

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