Jangheung Cheongwansa Temple (천관사(장흥))
2021-11-29
1272-473, Chilgwan-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-867-2954
Cheongwansa Temple is situated in the middle of Cheongwansan Mountain and is believed to have been built by Monk Tongyeong during the Silla Kingdom. It was once home to over 1,000 monks in its 89 buildings. Beneath the temple’s humble exterior is an impressive collection of cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern). In addition, Cheongwansan Mountain is known for beautiful camellias in spring and gorgeous silver grass in fall as well as an array of fascinating rock formations. Visitors can also enjoy the views of Dadohae (an archipelago) from the top of the mountain.
Cheongwansan Literature Park (천관산 문학공원)
2019-10-03
Yeonji-ri, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-860-0224
Cheongwansan Literature Park is located on the outskirts of Cheongwansan Mountain in Jangheung. The mountain itself is known for a unique array of odd-shaped rocks and ridges, attracting many visitors year-round.
Jangheung is nicknamed ‘Literature Town’ for its history of producing outstanding writers. The park commemorates these writers and their development of the modern style of Korean poems, novels, and essays (including Song Gi-suk, Han Seung-won, and Lee Cheong-jun) with a total of 54 monuments; each displaying the best of each writer’s works. A separate monument (7 stories/15m) contains works and handwritten manuscripts by 35 writers and their chronologies in capsules. In addition, over 460 stone towers leading to Tapsansa Temple await visitors.
Boeun Samnyeonsanseong Fortress (보은 삼년산성)
2025-01-09
104, Seongju 1-gil, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-540-3406
Samnyeongsanseong Fortress was built during the Silla dynasty. The sprawling stone walls stretch 1.7 kilometers in length with x_heights and x_widths of 13-20 and 8-10 meters respectively. The name of the fortress comes from the time it took to complete the construction, three years ("sam nyeon" in Korean). The fortress was the site of many battles between Silla and Baekje during the Three Kingdoms Period.
Deungeok Hot Springs (등억온천단지)
2024-12-18
197, Alpeuseuoncheon-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101
Situated on the outskirts of Sinbulsan Mountain (part of the Yeongnam mountain range, in southeastern Korea), Deungeok Hot Springs (72,727m²) is a sprawling geothermal site which includes the Sinbulsan, Eonyang, and Gajisan Hot Springs. Nearby to the Sinbulsan, Gajisan, and Ganwolsan Mountains of the Yeongnam mountain range, the complex is ideal for visitors seeking rest and relaxation after their hiking adventures.
The water found in the area contains high concentrations of sodium bicarbonate (substance similar to baking soda), which is believed to be a remedy for dermatitis, indigestion, bronchitis, high blood pressure, and many other ailments. Nearby attractions include Amethyst Cavern Park, Dokkaebi Road, Jakcheonjeong, Ganwol Natural Recreation Forest, and Seongnamsa Temple.
Sinbulsan County Park (신불산군립공원)
2021-06-30
Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-229-7882
Sinbulsan County Park is located in parts of the Sangbuk and Samnam districts of Ulju County. The massive area encompasses 11.66 square kilometers and is home to one of the most impressive peaks in the Yeongnam Mountain Range found in the southeast of Korea. The park’s hiking trails interconnect with those of neighboring Gangwolsan and Yeongchwisan Mountains and attract a large number of hikers year-round.
Near the peak of Silbulsan Mountain sits a fortress with breathtaking views of silver grass. Water starts high above the clouds at Danjobong Peak and trickles down through streams and waterfalls to join the deep mountain valleys. One of the better known attractions in Silbulsan Mountain is Hongnyupokpo Falls which offers impressive views from its gentle cliffs.
Also nearby the mountain are Deungeok Hot Springs and a number of restaurants for hikers to visit and enjoy after a full day on the mountain.
Miryang Eoreumgol Valley (밀양 얼음골)
2020-08-25
1647, Sannae-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-356-5640
Just north of Jaeyaksan Mountain, Eoreumgol Valley (Ice Valley) sits at an elevation between 600 and 750 meters and covers an area of 29,752m². Designated as Natural Monument No. 224, the valley is unusual in that it begins to freeze in March when the weather becomes warm and thaws in the fall when the weather becomes cold. In the winter, the valley generates warm breezes and the water rarely freezes. Because of these unique attributes, the valley is considered one of the Four Mysteries in Miryang and attracts visitors from early summer through fall.
Jaeyaksan Mountain (재약산)
2021-05-25
Gucheon-ri, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-352-1150
Situated between Miryang and Ulju, Jaeyaksan Mountain (1,119.1 meters) boasts gorgeous landscapes with giant rock formations near its peak. One of the most popular attractions of the mountain is Sajapyeong Plain and its vast field of silvergrass. The hiking course is relatively easy, adding to its charm. Nearby attractions include Eoreumgol Valley, Hobakso Pool, Pyochungsa Temple, Cheungcheungpokpo Falls, and Geumgangpokpo Falls.
Cheongyang Daracgol Julmudeom Holy Site (청양 다락골 줄무덤 성지)
2025-01-09
78-6, Darakgol-gil, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-943-8123
Julmudeom refers to the unmarked graves of anonymous Catholic martyrs in Darakgol, Cheongyang in Chungcheongnam-do. Darakgol is also the birthplace of St. Choi Gyeong-hwan and Choi Yang-eop (the second Catholic priest in Korea) was also martyred in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do. Because the grave is of more than one individual, it was given the name Julmudeom (group graveyard).
Although the exact number of martyrs and their exact cause of death is unknown, they were buried by family resulting in the 37 mounds in three sections. In 1982, Cheongyang Cathedral established monuments to commemorate the unidentified martyrs, and Julmudeom became a well-known site for Catholic pilgrimages. In 1986, the remains of St. Choi Gyeong-hwan Francisco were relocated to the Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine reducing the total number of mounds at Julmudeom to 36.
Myeongseongsan Mountain (명성산)
2020-06-09
Dopyeong-ri, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-538-3342
Situated on the border between Cheorwon (Gangwon-do) and Pocheon (Gyeonggi-do), Myeongseongsan Mountain is renowned for its beautiful fall foliage and fields of silver grass. It also stands above Sanjeong Lake, a tourist attraction that draws in many visitors throughout the year.
Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원)
2021-12-07
Cheongwansan-gil, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-867-7075
Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by an emperor. In autumn, fields of silver grass unfold around the mountain peak, allowing for the Cheongwansan Silver Grass Festival to take place on Yeondaebong (silver grass plain). Also, from the top of the mountain, several grand landmarks like Dadohae archipelago, Wochulsan Mountain and Mudeungsan Mountain in nearby cities can be seen. On a clear day, visitors can even see Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island. In the middle of the mountain is Cheongwansa Temple, which houses precious cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure No. 795), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern).
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