tourist attractions in danyang-gun, chungcheongbuk-do, south korea

Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory

Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory

Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astronomy observatory in Korea to inst...

Janghoe Quay

Janghoe Quay

Janghoe Quay is a pavilion where visitors can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Gudambong Peak and Chungjuho Lake in Danyang. The towering mountain...

Namcheongyegok Valley

Namcheongyegok Valley

Namcheongyegok Valley is located on the northern side of Sobaeksan National Park. The forest is preserved quite well because the valley is located ...

Danyang Bobaljae Pass

Danyang Bobaljae Pass

Bobaljae Pass is located 540 m above sea level on the northern side of Sobaeksan Mountain. It is also known as Godeuneomijae Pass. The S-shaped cur...

Danyang Jeokseong Fortress

Danyang Jeokseong Fortress

Danyang Jeokseong Fortress is a fortress made of stones gathered from Seongjaesan Mountain in Danyang. The fortress was built surrounding the mount...

Danyanggang Jando Trail

Danyanggang Jando Trail

Danyanggang Jando Trail is a 1.2-kilometer-long trekking path along the Namhangang River. With an amazing view of the surrounding area, the trail i...

Dariangyegok Valley

Dariangyegok Valley

Dariangyegok Valley is located in the Darian Local Tourist Site near Danyang. The water in the valley curves around smooth rocks in between the lus...

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play

Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play is an indoor water park supplying clean heated water. With numerous hot springs and amusement facilities that are open...

Gosudonggul Cave

Gosudonggul Cave

Designated as a natural monument, Gosudonggul Cave is a limestone cave situated in Danyang, well known for its mystery and beauty. The cave is roug...

Sobaeksan National Park Northern Section

Sobaeksan National Park Northern Section

Sobaeksan Mountain is renowned for its natural splendor and mystery, standing tall in the middle of the Korean peninsula, and offering several magn...

Geumsusan Mountain

Geumsusan Mountain

Geumsusan Mountain, originally called Baegamsan Mountain, was renamed by noted Joseon-period scholar Yi Hwang (pen name Toegye) when he was the chi...

Danyang Jeokseongbi Monument Of Silla

Danyang Jeokseongbi Monument Of Silla

The Danyang Jeokseongbi Monument of Silla was erected by King Jinheung, the 24th King of Silla Kingdom, as a public announcement board. It was foun...

Seonamgyegok Valley Haseonam Rock

Seonamgyegok Valley Haseonam Rock

Seonamgyegok Valley is a clean 10-kilometer valley stretching from Gasan-ri to Daejam-ri in Danyang. Among the Eight Scenic Views of Danyang, Teuks...

Soseonam Recreational Forest

Soseonam Recreational Forest

Soseonam Recreational Forest is located in Danyang, near one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Danyang. It is replete with flowing streams, verdant land...

Eight Scenic Views Of Danyang

Eight Scenic Views Of Danyang

The Eight Scenic Views of Danyang are known as the most beautiful places in Danyang, and include Dodamsambong Peaks and Seongmun Natural Arch by th...

Dodamsambong Peaks

Dodamsambong Peaks

Dodamsambong Peaks refer to the three stone peaks rising out of the Namhangang River. The biggest rock is called Janggunbong (Husband Rock), the ro...

Seongmun - Stone Gate

Seongmun - Stone Gate

Gudambong Peak Oksunbong

Gudambong Peak Oksunbong

Gudambong Peak and Oksunbong Peak (alt. 372m) are widely known as two of the “Eight Scenic Views of Danyang." Gudambong Peak (lit. Turtle Pond Peak...

Danyang Special Tourist Zone

Danyang Special Tourist Zone

Danyang is known for its Danyang Palgyeong (eight wonders of Danyang). The scenery around Chungjuho Lake, including Dodamsambong Peak, Gudambong Pe...

Danyang Ondaldonggul Cave

Danyang Ondaldonggul Cave

Ondaldonggul Cave is located underground at the foot of Seongsan Mountain, where Ondalsanseong Fortress is situated. It is a natural limestone cave...