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Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play (소노문 단양 오션플레이)

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play (소노문 단양 오션플레이)

14.0Km    2025-03-15

187-17, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-1588-4888

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play is an indoor water park supplying clean heated water. With numerous hot springs and amusement facilities that are open year round, it is the perfect vacation spot for families, couples and friends. The water park has the biggest bade pool in Korea as well as pools including couple bath, cave bath, event bath and more. The health pool with carbonated water will help guests relax from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Sono Moon Danyang (소노문 단양(구 대명리조트 단양))

Sono Moon Danyang (소노문 단양(구 대명리조트 단양))

14.0Km    2021-07-02

187-17, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-1588-4888

Sono Moon Danyang is located in the central region of Korea where various famous landmarks like Eight Scenic Spots of Danyang, Chungjuho Lake, Sobaeksan Moutain, Gosudonggul Cave, and Guinsa Temple are situated. The resort is thought to be a base camp for resting, leisure and sports. The resort also features a 8-meter-high grand aquarium, housing 22,000 freshwater fish from 187 different species in Danuri Aquarium, is the largest freshwater fish ecological hall in Korea. Aqua World is a special facility of Danyang Resort available all year round for health and resting. Natural carbonated water from 750 meters underground is used for varied baths. The bade pool is largest of its kind in Korea and gives a fun experience of a health pool with carbonated water.

Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (소백산천문대)

Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (소백산천문대)

14.0Km    2024-02-28

639, Sobaeksan-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astronomy observatory in Korea to install a modern telescope. SOAO is in a great location to observe the stars because it is located on the highest point of southern Korea and far away from the light pollution of cities. To enter the observatory as a private visitor, one must climb the mountain from Jungnyeong Pass or Huibangsa Temple. 

Dodamsambong Motorboat (도담삼봉 모터보트)

Dodamsambong Motorboat (도담삼봉 모터보트)

14.1Km    2024-11-14

644-13 Sambong-ro, Maepo-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Dodamsambong Peaks refer to a trio of rocks that jut as islands in the upper Namhangang River. The trio is often considered one of the most beautiful tourist sites in Danyang. Indeed, many prominent characters from Korean history have sung its praise. Because it is located in the middle of the river, it can be seen from a distance, but a motorboat service allows visitors to get closer to the peaks. The ride takes about 10 minutes.

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Dodamsambong Peaks have been featured in both “2 Days & 1 Night” and “IDOL 1N2D.” The scenery is so breathtaking that the peaks are considered one of Danyang’s Eight Scenic Views. For a leisurely experience, take a cruise boat like the “2 Days & 1 Night” cast, or, for a bit more excitement, hop on a motorboat as ENHYPEN did in “IDOL 1N2D.”

Café Slowly (카페 느리게)

14.1Km    2024-04-02

37 Cheongnyeongpo-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

It's a cafe located near Cheongnyeongpo Scenic Site. Visitors can enjoy the riverside scenery of Yeongwol from a window seat. The signature drinks are Corn-spänner and Barley Dango. Corn-spänner is a sweet, creamy drink made with corn milk and cream, and Barley Dango is a drink made with finely ground barley, roasted grain powder, homemade cream, and dango. Guests are warmly welcomed into the cafe by the resident cat, making it especially suitable for travelers who love pets.

Ohak Sikdang (오학식당)

Ohak Sikdang (오학식당)

14.4Km    2024-02-26

4-1, Sangjin 13-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Ohak Sikdang is famous for its mukbap (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup), which is made using acorns and mushrooms. Mukbap (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup) is made by topping rice with long and thin slices of acorn jelly, sauce, vegetables, kimchi, and cold soup. Ohak Sikdang’s signature menus are mukbap jeongsik (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup set menu) and baekban (set menu). The side dishes here are quite good as well. Other menus include sundubu (soft bean curd jjigae), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot).

Be, Bridge Pool Villa Resort (Selene) (비브릿지)

Be, Bridge Pool Villa Resort (Selene) (비브릿지)

14.6Km    2024-12-19

2295-12 , Yeongwoldong-ro, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-372-2000

Be, Bridge Pool Villa Resort is a pension in Kimsatgat-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do. It consists of 7 Grand Pool Villa, two-storey detached building(Poolmoon Stay) for a couple. Each room in the pension has a private swimming pool. Grand Pool Villa rooms have a private garden and barbecue facilities. Some rooms have private spas: Full Moon Stay has duplex rooms with a spa on the 1st floor and individual terrace rooms on the 2nd. There is also a children’s sandpit, a sledding area, and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Danyang Hotel (단양관광호텔)

Danyang Hotel (단양관광호텔)

14.7Km    2020-04-11

31, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-423-7070

Danyang Hotel is one of the top hotels in the city of Danyang, a city in the central region of Korea, and easily accessible from most major cities in just two to three hours via the Jungang Expressway.

Visitors to the hotel can get a panoramic view of the beautiful Namhangang River from any of the 80 guestrooms, and can enjoy various sports like rafting or paragliding. The hotel is within traveling distance from all of the Danyang Palgyeong (the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang) and is located near Sobaeksan Mountain.

Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center (소백산생태탐방원)

Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center (소백산생태탐방원)

14.8Km    2024-12-10

253 Yeongdan-ro, Dansan-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located inside Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan National Park Nature Center specializes in ecological experiences and environmental education. The center operates various programs by leveraging the superb ecological system of the Sobaeksan Mountain area. Programs include Sobaeksan Mountain climbing and ginseng experiences for physical health; forest meditation for mental health; and wellness programs with a focus on visiting world heritage sites related to Buddhist culture, for social well-being. Other programs include seasonal ecotourism programs (short-term programs); environmental education for future generations; and cooking classes using local specialties to lead the way for ecological well-being. Additionally, the center has an auditorium & classrooms(for education, training or conferences), and a cafeteria. Individuals and group visitors can use the facilities. Nearby tourist destinations include the Red Fox Eco Park, where visitors can observe first-class endangered wild animals; and historical and cultural sites, such as Buseoksa Temple and Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, which were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Donggang River Rafting (Yeongwol) (동강 래프팅 (영월))

Donggang River Rafting (Yeongwol) (동강 래프팅 (영월))

15.3Km    2017-06-29

100, Jebangan-gil, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-370-2946

Yeongwol’s Donggang River is one of the top three rafting places in Korea, the other top three being Hantangang River and Naerincheon Stream. Each river has distinguished characteristics, so it is recommended to search for information like nearby attractions based on travel. Donggang River features breathtaking scenery comparable to Guilin in China.

The area called Donggang River includes Seogang River (Pyeongchanggang River), where Joyanggang River meets Dongnamcheon Stream and Yeongwol-gun. The river is a typical meandering stream with a limestone riverbed.