A cave that can be explored within the park.
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Just east of town along the railway line, you will come to this beauty – the oldest and largest brick pagoda in Korea. At almost 17m in height, the pagoda…
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On a hillside east of town and on the far side of Weolyeonggyo Bridge, Andong Folk Village is a repository for traditional homes moved to prevent them…
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Established in 1572 in honour of Yi Eon-jeok (1491–1553), Oksan Seowon was one of the most important seowon, or Confucian academies. Enlarged in 1772, it…
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The body and robes of this Buddha are carved on a boulder over 12m high – on top of which are the head and hair, carved out of two separate pieces of rock…
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A 10-minute walk beyond Oksan Seowon up the valley road will bring you to Dongnakdang, a beautiful collection of well-preserved buildings, constructed in…
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This sublime and hoary Confucian academy has a tranquil setting enveloped by mountains and perched over the river. The quiet, introspective halls are…
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Beautifully situated among the Baekdu mountains, this 106-sq-km national park is most notable for its sublime limestone pinnacles, verdant valleys,…
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Another rather modest cave where legend says King Ju (Juwang) once hid a stash of weapons.
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This modest cave in can be visited on a stop by on a side-trip after climbing up the slopes of Juwang-san.
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This small, noble temple, first built in 672 AD and rebuilt 1000 years later, greets visitors just inside the entrance to the national park, making it…
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A valley of trees that paints the perfect picture, with a wooden bridge strung out across a creek.