Ssanggok Valley, which is located in Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, is 10.5km long stretching from Ssanggok village to Jesurijae. The valley is surrounded by Bobaesan Mountain, Gunjasan Mountain and Bihaksan Mountain and clear water flows all year down the walls of a series of unique rock formations. Thanks to its scenic beauty, many Confucian scholars used to visit here to enjoy literature and nature. Ssanggok Valley is composed of nine valleys and each has its own unique atmosphere. The first valley, Holongso, flows into a swamp area with many old pine trees nearby creating a picturesque view. The second valley is called Sogeumgang and it is said that its appearance changes with every season. Tteokbawi (rice cake rock) Valley gets its name from the shape it takes on, which is like a sliced rice cake. Similar to the first valley, Munsuam Valley, the fourth valley also has water flowing over uniquely shaped rocks with many old pine trees and flora. The fifth valley has quite a view of parallel rocks on both sides, while the sixth valley offers magnificent vistas of water flowing into a pool formed by the rocks. The water cascading down a huge boulder is said to look like the pleats of a woman’s skirt unfolding at the seventh valley. The eighth valley gathers water into a pond shape from the waterfall; legend says that fairies bathe here. The ninth valley is wide and refreshingly cool even during the hottest summer months.
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- Areas Open To The Public Beopju Ticket Office - Sesimjeong Sinseondae 6.1km Br Osong Area Munjangdae 3.5km Dohwa-ri 8.5km Janggakdong Cheonwangbong Peak 6.5km Sadam-ri Nagyeongsan Mountain Domyeongsan Haksodae Cheomseongdae 6km 3.3km Hyeongjebong 7.1km Sogeumgang Gunjasan Domagol Tteokbawi Rock Chilbosan Ssanggok Waterfall 6.2km Jeolmal Jangseongbong Jesurijae 12km Birosanjang Cottage Sanggoam 1.2km Seonnyubong Jebiso 1.8km Mansu-ri 2.5km Ungyo-ri Gallon 2.80km
- Mountain Not Access Period Seasonal Forest Fire Caution Period Feb 1-may 15 Nov 1-dec Br Tbd By Park Directors Based On Fire Weather Advisories Precipitation Levels And Other Local Conditions.
- Restricted Mountain Areas Munjangdae - Bukgachi Myobong Peak 3.5km Br Yonghwa Area Maebong Minpandong 7km Mitasa Temple 2.2km Semoki Samga-ri 4.1km Nature Learning Center Garyeongsan Mountain Nagyeongsan 6km Ogyang Waterfall Baegaksan Suanjae Ipseok 11.5km Gagyeonsa Chilbosan Mtountain 3km Samgeori 1.5km Gallon Aegibong Ongnyeobong 8.2km Sangchon Oknyeobong 0.6km
- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Small Cars 2 000 Won Br Mid-sized 4 000-5 Buses 6 000-7 500
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-43-542-5267
- Parking facilities Available
- Hours of operation 24 Hrs
location
242, Ssanggok-ro, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do