The mountains surrounding Cheongpungho Lake in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, are covered with snow on Jan. 12, turning the lakeside landscape into a painting.
Dishes made with fresh vegetable from the clean environment, crystal-clear waters and a breath of fresh air.
These are some of the most important elements for all living creatures on Earth, of course, for us.
There are only two areas in Korea that don’t lack any of these elements: Jecheon-si and Danyang-gun County, both in Chungcheongbuk-do Province. Their clean waters reflect the nearby mountainscape and the skies above. A breeze of refreshing air blows from the mountains and the lake gives our souls relief from the hustle and bustle of the big city. They offer a short getaway for comfort and peace.
Selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as one of the top 10 tourist destinations for people looking for peace of mind, the two locations are just a two-hour ride from Seoul.
Vacationers flock to Chungpungho Lake, an artificial lake in Jecheon, to enjoy a variety of water sports, as well as to explore ancient myths and the history hidden in each and every natural treasure here.
By Jeon Han, Sohn JiAe
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Jeon Han
hanjeon@korea.kr
White snow blankets a group of traditional Korean earthen pots sitting in a traditional jangdokdae (장독대) courtyard, a common site at many of the traditional Hanok homes that can be found at the Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, on Jan. 12.
The Sainam Cliff (사인암, 舍人岩), a tourist spot in Danyang-gun County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, is where Utak (우탁, 禹倬) (1263-1343), a late-Goryeo scholar, vacationed when he took up a public position, and it's known as the Sainjaegwan (사인재관, 舍人在官). Joseon-era artist Kim Hong-do, too, is known to have painted one of his masterpieces, ‘Sainamdo' (사인암도, 舍人岩圖), here.
The Uirimji (의림지, 義林池) in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do Province is one of the oldest reservoirs in Korea, and, also, one of the city’s busiest tourist sites. On Jan. 12, near the reservoir are green pine trees capped with white snow. This site has a long history, as can be seen in the way that another name of Chungcheong-do Province is Hoseo, which means, 'the province located to the west of Uirimji.'
The Dodamsangbong Peaks (도담상봉, 嶋潭三峰), three rocky points that jut out of the water, and the Dodamsangbong Observatory unfold ahead in Danyang-gun County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province. The three outcrops, standing in the middle of the upper reaches of the Namhangang River, are intimately involved with the stories involving Jeong Do-jeon (정도전, 鄭道傳) (1342-1398), who helped Yi Seong-gye, later King Taejo, (이성계, 李成桂) (1335-1408), found Joseon.
From Guinsa Temple, the headquarters of the Cheontae Order of Korean Buddhism, unfolds a landscape across Danyang-gun County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province. The temple, located on the slopes of the Yeonhwabong Peak of Sobaeksan Mountain, welcomes not only Buddhists, but also non-religious visitors who are lulled into its traditional and, also, modern buildings.
Restaurants in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, serve chestnuts that are still aflame. The city is famous for fresh herbs that are used in many Jecheon dishes.
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