A Thrilling Leisure Trip Immersed in Nature
4 stops
Danyang is home to many exhilarating leisure sports destinations, including Korea's oldest paragliding site and the Mancheonha Skywalk, which lets visitors walk along the cliffs above the Namhangang River. While enjoying these thrilling activities, you can take in panoramic views of Danyang's splendid natural scenery. You can also capture memorable photos at Danuri Aquarium, the nation's largest freshwater fish ecological center, and Suyanggae Light Tunnel, adorned with dazzling lights.
- Distance
- Approx. 13 km
Along the way
- 1Danyang Para Village
단양패러마을
Danyang Para Village Paragliding Site is a mecca for aerial leisure sports. Established in 1989 as Korea's first paragliding flight park, it features top-tier safety and rest facilities. It has hosted various competitions, including the National Tandem Paragliding Championship and the 2018 FAI World Paragliding Accuracy Championship. Internationally recognized for its safety-engineered design, the site features a spacious takeoff and landing zone (approx. 19,800㎡), making it ideal for first-time paragliding visitors.MoreLess
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Danyang Danuri Aquarium
단양 다누리아쿠아리움
Danuri Aquarium, a freshwater fish ecological center, houses around 20,000 fish across 63 domestic species and about 1,600 fish across 87 international species. Here, visitors can observe diverse fish from around the world alongside native Namhangang River species such as golden mandarin fish, sweetfish, and Korean bitterling. Furthermore, the aquariums are themed around the Eight Scenic Views of Danyang, offering a unique visual delight. * Tanks: 127 exhibition tanks, 43 acclimatization tanks, approx. 915 tons * Exhibits: 187 species and 22,000 freshwater fish from Korea and abroadMoreLess
- 3Mancheonha Skywalk
만천하 스카이워크
Located in Jeokseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Mancheonha Skywalk offers the thrill of walking high in the air while looking down at the Namhangang River 80 to 90 meters below from atop a cliff. The spiral path leading up to the observatory allows visitors to enjoy views from various angles, and the expansive scenery of the Namhangang River flowing past mountain ridges inspires awe. From the observation deck, you can view the city panorama and Yeonhwabong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain in the distance. The horseshoe-shaped Manhakcheonbong Observatory features three protruding 'finger-like' skywalk structures made of high-strength, 15-meter-long, 2-meter-wide triple-layered glass, providing the exhilarating sensation of walking on the edge of a cliff above the flowing river. Next to the observatory are various activity facilities, including a 980-meter zip wire, a 1,000-meter alpine coaster, and a slide. If you plan to explore both Danyangang Jando Path and Mancheonha Skywalk, using Parking Lot 3 or 6, which connects the entrances to both spots, is especially convenient.MoreLess
- 4Suyanggae Light Tunnel
단양 수양개빛터널
Built during the Japanese colonial period, Suyanggae Tunnel is an underground facility located at San 24-2, Aegok-ri, Jeokseong-myeon, measuring 200 meters in length and 5 meters in width. Left abandoned for decades after its construction, it has been reborn as a complex multimedia space incorporating state-of-the-art visual, acoustic, and LED media facade technology. Suyanggae Light Tunnel is Korea's first complex multimedia space where an entire tunnel is transformed under the theme of light. Organized into various themes such as education, culture and arts, and eco-friendliness, it offers a colorful spectacle blending light and video, including rainbow light tunnels and dreamy, infinite light corridors. In addition, advanced programs showcase cutting-edge technology such as LED media facades, projection mapping experiences using LED flowers, and a 32-meter video depicting the past and future. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic light experience at Suyanggae Light Tunnel with its abundance of sights, including the Light Tunnel and the Secret Garden.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated