A Quiet and Serene Retreat
5 stops · 1 Night, 2 Days
Nestled in the highlands at an altitude of 500 meters, Jangansan Mountain features clear and deep valleys, making it a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll to Deoksan Yongso, where a dragon is said to have lived, and clear their minds while walking along autumn mountain trails blanketed with fallen leaves.
- Duration
- 1 Night, 2 Days
- Distance
- 12.88km
Along the way
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Banghwadong Natural Recreation Forest
방화동자연휴양림
Located at the foot of Jangansan Mountain, this recreation forest boasts beautiful natural scenery and a wide valley. Along the trail connecting Deoksan Yongso to Banghwadong Valley, forest bathing facilities such as a nature study area and an adventure playground are situated. With its clean valley, bizarre rock formations, and diverse trees, it provides the optimal setting for weekend or short-term family stays as an attractive four-season resort. Situated in a highland area over 500 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains rising over 1,000 meters, temperatures remain low and the valley water stays refreshingly cold even in the hot summer. MoreLess
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Jangsuhyanggyo Local Confucian School
장수향교
Jangsuhyanggyo was founded in Seonchang-ri, Jangsu-myeon in 1407 (the 7th year of King Taejong) to enshrine and pay tribute to Confucian sages and to educate and edify local residents. It was relocated to its current site in 1686 (the 12th year of King Sukjong), rebuilt by Magistrate Hong U-jeong in 1877 (the 14th year of King Gojong), repaired in 1935, and underwent subsequent restorations in 1970, 1973, and 1975. Undamaged even during the Imjin War, the school well preserves the architectural characteristics of early Joseon hyanggyo schools. Daeseongjeon Shrine is designated as Treasure No. 272 and stands preserved as a representative building of Joseon-era Confucian school architecture.MoreLess
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Nongae Shrine (Uiamsa)
논개사당(의암사)
Uiamsa was established after Magistrate Jeong Ju-seok erected a monument in 1846 to honor the loyalty and birth of Lady Nongae. In 1955, county residents raised funds to build a shrine on Namsan Mountain, which was moved to its current location in 1974. The grounds house a monument honoring Nongae as a righteous kisaeng of Chokseoknu, while the shrine building bearing the "Uiamsa" plaque houses a portrait of Nongae (painted by Kim Eun-ho). The compound includes an outer three-door gate, an inner three-door gate, and Chunguimun Gate. The memorial hall displays a selection of relics of Nongae and her husband, General Choi Gyeong-hoe.MoreLess
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Jangsuhyanggyo Local Confucian School
장수향교
Jangsuhyanggyo was founded in Seonchang-ri, Jangsu-myeon in 1407 (the 7th year of King Taejong) to enshrine and pay tribute to Confucian sages and to educate and edify local residents. It was relocated to its current site in 1686 (the 12th year of King Sukjong), rebuilt by Magistrate Hong U-jeong in 1877 (the 14th year of King Gojong), repaired in 1935, and underwent subsequent restorations in 1970, 1973, and 1975. Undamaged even during the Imjin War, the school well preserves the architectural characteristics of early Joseon hyanggyo schools. Daeseongjeon Shrine is designated as Treasure No. 272 and stands preserved as a representative building of Joseon-era Confucian school architecture.MoreLess
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Nongae Shrine (Uiamsa)
논개사당(의암사)
Uiamsa was established after Magistrate Jeong Ju-seok erected a monument in 1846 to honor the loyalty and birth of Lady Nongae. In 1955, county residents raised funds to build a shrine on Namsan Mountain, which was moved to its current location in 1974. The grounds house a monument honoring Nongae as a righteous kisaeng of Chokseoknu, while the shrine building bearing the "Uiamsa" plaque houses a portrait of Nongae (painted by Kim Eun-ho). The compound includes an outer three-door gate, an inner three-door gate, and Chunguimun Gate. The memorial hall displays a selection of relics of Nongae and her husband, General Choi Gyeong-hoe.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated