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Places to visit in Jangseong-gun

This area has a cultural space featuring the story of Hong Gildong and lakeside scenery at Jangseongho Lake. Combine a visit to the theme park with a walk along the lake.

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Jangseong-gun, Hong Gildong Theme Park and Jangseongho Tourist Site.

Places to visit

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  • Hong Gildong Theme Park

    A theme park that preserves the historical and cultural legacy of Hong Gildong.

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  • Jangseongho Tourist Site

    This tourist area upstream of Jangseongho brings together a culture and arts park, Im Kwon-taek Cinematheque, and a museum of submerged cultural heritage.

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  • Naejangsan National Park

    This mountain national park stretches across Jeongeup and Jangseong. Its trails wind among rocky peaks and valleys colored by autumn leaves.

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  • Baegyangsa Temple

    Located on the slopes of Baegamsan Mountain, this temple is the headquarters of the Jogye Order's 18th district. Baegyangsa and Baegyakbong Peak are designated as a scenic site. Explore the temple halls and mountain scenery.

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  • Ipamsanseong Mountain Fortress

    These fortress ruins lie around Ipamsan Mountain. Follow the mountain paths to explore the site and take in the surrounding ridges.

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  • Pilamseowon Confucian Academy

    This academy was built to honor the Joseon scholar Haseo Kim In-hu and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies. Historic buildings remain, including the lecture hall Cheongjeoldang and the gate pavilion Hwakyeonru.

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  • Bongamseowon Confucian Academy

    These are the remains of a Confucian academy in Jangseong-gun. Explore its traditional buildings and courtyard.

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  • Chukryeongsan Cypress Forest

    This cypress forest was planted on Chukryeongsan Mountain. Walk the forest paths beneath the trees and enjoy the mountain scenery.

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  • Jangseongho Lakeside Trail

    This walking path follows the shore of Jangseongho Lake. Look out over the lake and surrounding slopes from the waterside observatories and suspension bridge.

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Scenes of the area

  • Hong Gildong Theme Park and Jangseongho Tourist Site.
  • Mountains and temples north of Naejangsan Mountain.
  • Jangseong's Confucian academies and courtyards.
  • Woodland trails and lakeside scenery.

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