Jeolgol Valley in the southeast of Juwangsan Mountain isn’t special just for its pure and clear water flowing year-round. With amazing rock formations that tower high above like bamboo sprouts, and a dense forest all around, entering Jeolgol Valley is like entering another world. Upon entering the valley, the wind that buffeted the rock face outside becomes a refreshing breeze, keeping hikers cool even in high summer. The beauty of this 8km-long valley is second only to Juwang Valley.
Located about 1km into the valley is Jusanji Pond. This reservoir is peculiar in the fact that there are many large, old willow trees growing out of the water, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum was founded in May 2004 to enhance public awareness and appreciation of embroidery art with ample facilities including exhibition hall, library, conservation center, learning center, embroidery study room, education and research rooms. The museum emphasizes on the variety of textiles and embroidery and also features collections from various Northeast Asian countries. The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum stresses the importance of embroidery as an evolving form of art through changes in technology, social and cultural environment. In addition, the learning center also aims to become a learning center for scholarship in embroidery and other textile arts that can be appreciated by a wide audience.
Yongcheonsa Temple is a branch temple of Baegyangsa Temple that is No. 18 of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. In the first year of King Mu, (the 30th king of Baekje, in power from 600-641 AD), Haengeun who was a Buddhist priest of eminent virtue, established the temple. The name of temple has the meaning of a spring called “Yongcheon”, that is under the Daeungjeon Hall stairs. According to legend, a dragon used to live in the spring and ascended to heaven. (‘Yong’ means a dragon and ‘cheon’ means a spring).
Visitors can see vivid lotus designs on the stair's handrail and experience the great history of the temple.
Godaesan Mountain (832
meters) is located next to Sintalli Station, which is the railroad disconnection
point of the Gyeongwon Line. It is also on the way to Geumgangsan Mountain.
Godaesan is ideal for mountain hiking because of its natural beauty and well-preserved
ecosystem. Moreover, this is the only mountain in South Korea on which the North Korean territory can be seen.
There are several theories about the origin of the mountain's name.
One is that the mountain had been referred to as "keungore" (big
whale) in the past by local residents. Another is that the mountain looks like the
banggorae (smoke duct) of a Korean traditional heating system when seen from
the Sintan area; this is because the mountain's deep valleys resemble the furrows
under that house that facilitate the passage of hot air to heat the room above.
On a topographic map, the mountain was also marked as "Gotae" (like
the constellations high above). Godaesan also has a dense forest, making
it a suitable source of timber and charcoal. Because of its abundant forest
resources, a jumak (a tavern or inn that served food and liquor and
provided lodging to travelers) village was formed here. The place was well-known for
charcoal production prior to the Korean War.
On November 4, 1907, 150 soldiers from the Korean militia fought a fierce battle with the 8th Company of the Japanese
Army's 20th Infantry Regiment in Yeoncheon. After the fight, the Korean militia
were scattered throughout the jumak village. Later on, 60 of them engaged in a
fierce battle again with
the Japanese soldiers on Godaesan. This is a place imbued with the brave spirit of the Korean people.
The exact founding date of Munsusa Temple is unknown because there are no official records
that have been discovered. The temple is estimated to date back to the Goryeo Dynasty, because
a prayer found at the Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha in the temple’s Geungnaksiljeon Hall (hall of
paradise) in 1973 dates back to 1346. Around 600 items were discovered along with the prayer,
including unbleached ramie cloth, a short-sleeved gown, rice, and barley. Munsunsa has the
tranquil atmosphere of a mountain temple. When spring arrives, cherry blossom flowers and wild
flowers bloom across the mountain and the nearby cattle farm call to mind a traditional Korean
painting.
Munsusa Geungnaksiljeon Hall is a beautiful building constructed according to Jusimpo style
(the column brackets placed only on top of the columns) combined with Dapo style (the
column brackets placed between columns as well as on top of the columns). It is designated as
Chungcheongnam-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 13. Inside the gorgeously and majestically
carved hall are many relics including Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha, Samsebulsang statues (statues
of Buddhas of Three Times (past, present and future)), Nahansang statues (statues of disciples of
Buddha), and various portraits of Buddha.
The Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha (x_height: 70cm, length between knees: 50cm) was created in
1346 (the second year of King Chungmok’s reign, the29th king of the Goryeo Dynasty). It is one
of the fine examples of late Goryo dynasty style Buddha statue along with Gilt-bronze Seated
Bhaisajyaguru Buddha of Janggoksa Temple (Treasure No.337).
Tohamsan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest is home to various broad leaf and needle leaf trees, animals, and plants. It is close to Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Cave, and other famous tourism sites that make the area a nice natural and resting area. Cabin House is a suitable camping site. Group accommodations are available and reservations can be made through the homepage.
During the Japanese invasion of 1592, many of the National Archives in Seoul and the surrounding area were burned down. After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout the county. The National Archives of Jeoksangsan Mountain was founded in 1614, when important national archives were moved from Myohyang Confucian Academy, with others being added in 1641. This national archives site served a very important role throughout over 300 years of Korea’s history, until it was closed by the Japanese during the Japanese occupation.
The Korean Financial History Museum was established by Shinhan Bank in 1997 with the purpose of helping the general public gain a deeper understanding of the development and history of Korea's finance industry. The museum features displays on financial history, Korean money, and the history of Shinhan Bank, as well as educational programs.
Seoul(Gangdong-gu) , Jamsil・Seokchon Lake・Olympic Park
Gildong Ecological Park was
built by the Seoul Government by restoring the wetland on the roadside of Cheonho-daero. The
park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park
visitors to observe plants, animals and insects in a natural ecosystem, and to
learn about the importance of nature conservation.
The Hanteo Pony Farm (한터조랑말농장) is a farm where visitors experience farm aspects of farm life, and can even plant crops, touch and ride the animals, and feel the soil, thereby realizing how precious nature is. During weekdays the farm hosts learning activities specifically for groups of children from kindergartens and elementary schools. During weekends it is a popular destination for families to come and enjoy farm life.
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