A large clearing to rest and picnic amongst the surrounding trees.
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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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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.