Eight Scenic Views of Danyang (단양-팔경)

Eight Scenic Views of Danyang (단양-팔경) 

Address
Dannyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 충청북도 단양군 ,
Type
Mountains
Inquiries
• 1330 tt call center: +82-43-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-422-1146
Homepage
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Introduction
Eight areas designated as the most beautiful sceneries in Danyang, are Haseonam, Jungseonam, Sangseonam, Sainam, Gudambong, Oksunbong, Dodamsambong, and Seokmun. These areas were visited many times by numerous scholars during the Joseon Period (1392-1910), and contain many historically and culturally important relics. There are Giamgwiseok on Mt. Sobaeksan, Mt. Geumsusan, and Mt. Doraksan and clear water flows through numerous falls in the valleys. The most famous of the eight is Dodamsambong Peak. Three Rocks create a large “S” figure as it stands tall in the middle of Namhangang River. This is the only place in the world where you can see such three longest rocks protrude in the middle of a river. The following legend still lives through to this day; among the three rocks, the big rock is called Nampyeonbong, Janggunbong the rock on the right side is called Cheobong (or Adeulbong), and the rock on the left is called Cheopbong (or Ddalbong). According to the legend there lived a couple who loved each other, but had no child. They found a mistress because they wanted to have a baby, but once she had the baby, she began to mistreat and taunt the wife. The heavens saw them, and turned all of them into stones. The way the rocks stand next to one another is very interesting. If you go to the opposite side of Dodamsambong, there is a small pavilion called lhoyangjeong. It was built to comfort the locals who lost their homes due to the flooding caused by Chungju Dam. When you look down from the pavilion, you can take in the entire Dodamsambong at once. If you walk in opposite direction from lhayangjeong Pavilion, a stone gate appears. As there is a big hole in the middle of the large stone, you would think it is artificial, but it is a natural rock. The other eight views should not be missed while you visit here.
Tour Course Information
Dodamsambong Ferry Inquiries: +82-43-422-1740, +82-43-422-5593 (Korean) Operating hours: 30min before sunrise-30min after sunset Route (round-trip): Dodamsambong-Seokmun-Eunjuam Rock-Jarabawi Rock Fare: Cruise ship - Adults: 7,000 won / Children: 4,000 won         Motor boat - Adults: 6,000 won / Children: 4,000 won Dodamsambong Music Fountain Operating Hours: March-October: 09:00-22:00 / November: 09:00-18:00 Utilization fees: 2,000 won per one time Inquiries: +82-43-421-3181 (Korean) Janghoe Cruise Inquiries : +82-43-421-8615 (Korean) Operating Hours: Spring & Summer: 9:00-17:00 / Autumn & Winter: 9:30-17:00 Route: Janghoenaru-Eight View of Danyang-Cheongpungmyeongweol-Chungjuho-Janghoenaru Course Fare: Adults (ages over 13): 10,000 won / Children (ages 3-12): 5,000 won
Directions
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Danyang. From Danyang Intercity Bus Terminal. - Janghoenaru: Take a local bus to Janghoenaru at the bus stop in front of the entrance of Gosu Bridge. (1 hour intervals, 30min-ride) - Dodamsambong: Walk along the Sambong-ro Road to arrive at the bus stop. Take a local bus bound for Dodamsambong (도담상봉). (1 hour intervals/ 15min-ride)   For more updates about Korea Tourism, Like/Follow these following Official SNS Accounts of Korea Tourism Organization both Korea and Manila Office. Like KTO Manila on Facebook: Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office Follow KTO Manila on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KTOManila Plus Friend on KakaoTalk: @ktomanila Like KTO on Facebook: Korea Tourism Organization Follow KTO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanTravel VisitKorea Website: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr ‪#‎KTO‬ ‪#‎Korea‬ ‪#‎KTOManila‬ ‪#‎WowKoreaSupporters‬ cezzsykoreanophile.blogspot.com