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Chilgapsan Provincial Park

Chilgapsan Provincial Park

Chilgapsan Mountain, with its peak at about 561 meters above sea level, features a lush forest and contains many high and low peaks and valleys. Designated as a provincial park on March 6, 1973, it covers about 32.542㎢ in area and 4 myeons. It is famous for its summit, 99 valleys,...

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Janggoksa Temple

Janggoksa Temple

A Buddhist temple situated on the southern foothills of Chilgapsan Mountain, Janggoksa Temple was originally built under dharma master Chejing in 850 (12th year of King Munseong's reign over Silla) and underwent repair several times over the years. It contains many exquisite cultural properties such as the...

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Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge

Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge

Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge, which is 207m long and 1.5m wide, is the longest suspension bridge existing in Korea. After passing through the symbolic tower (16m in height) in the shape of chili pepper, one can experience the thrill of crossing this suspension bridge while enjoying...

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Chilgapsan Observatory

Chilgapsan Observatory

The Chilgapsan Observatory, situated in the Chilgapsan Provincial Park, is a astronomy science center opened to the general public. The name Chilgap is comprised of the word "chil(七)," or number 7, considered the principle behind the creation of all things in the universe, and...

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Usanseong Fortress

Usanseong Fortress

Usanseong Fortress dating from the Baekje Period has been designated as Chungcheongnam-do Monument No. 81. Its height ranges from 3m to 7m and extends 965m from Eumnae-ri through Songbang-ri to Baekcheon-ri. The fortress was built along the 2 peaks and valleys of Usan Mountain. Majority of the fortress, which is...

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Chilgapsan Jangseung Park

Chilgapsan Jangseung Park

Diverse legends and traditions related to jangseung, or Korean traditional totem pole, have been passed down in Cheongyang, which is regarded as the place with the best-preserved jangseung culture in the country. This theme park was established with the hosting of the Chilgapsan...

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Jicheongugok Valley

Jicheongugok Valley

The stream originating from Chilgapsan flows through Eoeulhacheon, Jakcheon, Jicheon and Geumgangcheon, which create a picturesque scenery through with the valleys of Onjik-ri, Guchi-ri, Gaegok-ri, Janggok-ri, Jakcheon-ri and Jicheon-ri. It was named Jicheongugok because of the exquisitely winding stream and the...

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Darakgol-julmudeom Cemetery

Darakgol-julmudeom Cemetery

The Darakgol-julmudeom Cemetery, located in Darakgol, Nongam-ri, Hawsueong-myeon, is dedicated to the victims of the persecution of Catholics during the reign of Daewongun. Many people of Catholic faith died in Hongju Prison, and their relatives transported their dead bodies...

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Goun Botanical Garden

Goun Botanical Garden

Goun Landscaping founded in 1970 began as a landscaping business before purchasing 36.4Ha land in Chengyang in 1990 and receiving the permit to establish a botanical garden in November 1997. They purchased plants from 1996 to 2003 and officially opened the botanical garden in...

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Modeoksa Temple

Modeoksa Temple

The Modeoksa Temple established in 1914 houses the portrait of Choi Ik-hyeon (1833~1906), a patriot in the late Joseon Dynasty. The name of the temple was given by taking "mo" and "deok" from the letter given to Choi Ik-yeon from Emperor Gojong that read, "Meonamui deogeul heummohanda (I admire the virtue of...

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