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Woraksan National Park Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:01:03 +0000

Woraksan, which means ‘Moon Crags Mountains’, offers fine hiking through picturesque forests, with lake views and the slim chance of seeing an endangered goral antelope. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office (653 3250; adult/youth/child W1600/600/

A road runs right through the park, so access is no problem. Mireuk-ri, the tourist village at the southern entrance, is 11km southeast of Suanbo Hot Springs. Scattered near the tourist village is Mireuksaji, the remains of a temple that was originally bu

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Suanbo Hot Springs Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:01:01 +0000

This relaxing spa resort, 21km southeast of Chungju, is small enough to walk round, and its restaurants specialise in rabbit, duck and pheasant meals. Nearby is Woraksan National Park and a small ski resort. The tourist information centre (845 7829) is on

Less than 2km from Suanbo Hot Springs is Sajo Ski Resort (; 846 0750; www.sajoresort.co.kr), which is very modest in scale, a big handicap in a country that believes bigger is better. There are seven slopes and three lifts, and ski equipment can be hired.

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Songnisan National Park Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:01:02 +0000

This park (542 5267; adult/youth/child W3800/1500/1200; 5am-8pm) covers one of central Korea’s finest scenic areas with forested mountains and rocky granite outcrops. Its name means ‘Remote from the Ordinary World Mountain’, which refers to its famous tem

The large temple complex of Beopjusa dates back to AD 553, but has often been rebuilt. Dae·ungbojeon, with its large golden Buddha statues, and Palsangjeon, a unique five-storeyed wooden pagoda, are outstanding features. The huge, 33m bronze standing Budd

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Sobaeksan National Park Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:01:04 +0000

Sobaeksan (Little White Mountain; 423 0708; adult/youth/child W1600/600/300; 8am-6pm), one of Korea’s largest parks, is rich in flora and offers good hiking trails through dense forests. The climbs are not particularly steep, but can still be hard work.

Birobong (1439m) is the highest peak in the park and is most easily reached from Darian/Cheondong-ni (three hours up and two hours down if you’re reasonably fit). The route follows a picturesque 6.5km trail along the beautiful Cheondong valley. The peak i

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Danyang Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:01:05 +0000

Danyang is a resort town nestled in the mountains on the edge of Chungju Lake. Lakeside motels are as retro as the town itself, but you can spend a couple of pleasant days exploring the sights. Visit at least one of the limestone caves and don’t miss the

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Chungju Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:01:10 +0000

Chungju (www.chungju.chungbuk.kr) is the gateway to the Chungjuho (Chungju Lake) ferries, Woraksan National Park and Suanbo Hot Springs. Every autumn the World Martial Arts Festival hits town.

A tourist information centre (850 7329; 9am-6pm) is located inside the bus terminal.

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Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:01:12 +0000

Chungbuk is the only province that has no coastline, but it makes up for it by being the country’s lake district. A two-hour ferry ride along Chungju Lake zips past attractive cliffs that inspired Joseon-era artists and poets. Lakeside, Cheongnamdae is a

You can stroll round the attractive spa resort of Suanbo Hot Springs in a matter of minutes, but after a therapeutic dip and massage, you can savour local specialities such as rabbit, duck and pheasant meals in the restaurants that make up most of the tow

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Cheongnamdae Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:01:15 +0000

The holiday villa (220 5677; cheongnamdae.com; adult/youth/child W5000/4000/3000; 9am-6pm Tue-Sun) of South Korean presidents overlooks Daecheong Lake. It was built by President Chun Doo-hwan in 1983. The gardens and lakeside setting are beautiful, but th

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Cheongju Chungcheongbuk Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:01:16 +0000

Cheongju is the provincial capital and an education centre, but is easily confused with Chungju and Jeonju. It’s the gateway to the presidential villa (Cheongnamdae) and Songnisan National Park. The city boasts some historical sites that include an easy-t

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