Danyang is known for its scenic beauty as the tradition of the Eight Views of Danyang has been around for a long time. Starting from Sainam in the south to Dodamsambong, the tourist attractions include the cave complex and Guinsa Temple and Ondalsanseong Fortress in the north. Especially, the majority of people come in the spring to see the royal azalea of Sobaeksan Mountain.

Eight Views of Danyang

Dodamsambong Peaks

There are three stone peaks rising in the middle of Namhangang River. The stately standing rock in the center is called Janggunbong (Husband Rock), the rock on the north of it and slightly smaller is called Cheobong (Wife Rock), and the rock on the south is called Cheopbong (Mistress Rock).

Seongmun (Stone Gate)

About 300 meters up from Dodamsambong Music Fountain through the observatory is a large rainbow-shaped stone gate. This is called Seongmun which is believed to be the place where the enchantresses from the heaven sang a song while fluttering their skirts in the wind.

Gudambong Peak

Gudanmbong Peak got its name from the rock on the rugged cliffs that seems similar to a turtle. It is considered to be the most magnificent view the water transportation of Chungjuho Lake along with Jebibong Peak, Geumsusan Mountain and Woraksan Mountain.

Sainam Rock

The vertically soaring stone wall draws admiration from viewers and many poets and painters such as Danwon Kim Hong-do who came to paint or inscribe the beauty of it. It was named as Sainam by Utak who was a great scholar in the later Koryo Dynasty as he was taking a pleasure trip while serving as a government official of this Sain region.

Haseonam Rock

Classified as the first place of scenic beauty of simsanyugok (high mountains and secluded valleys) forming Samseon Valley, the three-story white rock spreads widely and the large round rock is placed on top of it, creating a magnificent view. It was called ‘Buddha’s Rock’ at first and later 'Twegye Iiwhang' named it as Haseonam Rock.

Jungseonam Rock

It is the center of Samseon Valley and numerous noted wise men and painters visited as they were constantly fascinated by the reflections of the white rocks and old pine trees on Doraksan Mountain, the light of granite colors and the clouds in a clear sky that are reflected vividly on the waters. And over 300 names are inscribed on the rock.

Sangseonam Rock

Though there is no large or wide rock around this area, it reminds one of simple and affectionate Koreans as there is a gathering of small rocks. The oddly shaped rocks on both banks and the clear sound of the mountain stream that flows day and night heightens the excitement of the passengers along with the birds singing all around the forest.

With beautiful mountains, abundant hot springs, and Chungju lakeshore, the City of Chungju is focused on the construction of Leports Resort Tourist City, and offers various services within the Chungju city area including parks, sports and exhibition facilities.

Chungju Tourist Attractions

Chungju Dam

The dam is 97.5m high and 447m long withholding a reservoir of 2,750,000,000 m3 and there is a balancing reservoir dam which is 21m high and 480.7m long downstream of the main dam. On the left bank of Chungju Dam are the Water Exhibition Hall, Memorial Tower, and a resting area and there are the waterwheel resting area, heliport, as well as Chungju naru where you can board a pleasure boat.

Jungangtap (Central Tower)

There is an outdoor sculpture park around the Jungangtap on the large green lawn with Chungju Museum and Liquorium. You can enjoy summer leisure sports at Tangeumho Lake which was formed by building the balancing reservoir dam in Namhangang River, and a musical fountain attracts tourists.

Tangeumdae Terrace

The name Tangeumdae refers to this place where Ureuk, the one who made the instrument, the gayageum used to teach the gayageum and dances to his students. Tangeumdae Terrace was also the battlefield where General Shin Rip and his troops fought fierce battles against the invading Japanese forces. It is good place to take a walk as the scenery around the lake is beautiful and the trail is arranged well.

Admission Fees: Adult 800 won, Youth 500 won, Children 300 won, Parking 1,000 won

Jungwon Mireungni Temple Site

The legend is that Mauitaeja, the last prince of the Silla Kingdom erected a statue of Buddha to have it look upon the Buddha image carved on a cliff (Deokjusa Temple rock cliff Buddha) where his sister Princess Deokjju moved to. This is the only temple site facing north and it was built after the Seokguram Grotto, though the method is different from a cave temple.