Cheongyang-gun is located in the center of Chungcheongnam-do. It borders Gongju-si to the East, Hongseong-gun, Boryeong-si to the West, Buyeon-gun to the South, and Yesan-gun to the North. It lies on the Seocheong-Gongju Express line and there is Chigapsan(Mountain) Provincial Park. Cheongyang-gun's local specialties are Gugija(Chinese matrimony vine) and spicy red peppers. The county seat is Cheongyang-eup. The administrative division is 1 eup 9 myeon. Data source : Wikipedia
Chilgapsan Provincial Park
Chilgap Mountain(561m) is the representative mountain of Chungcheongnam-do which is called as “The Alps of Chungcheongnam-do. The main attractions of the Chilgap Mountain are 99 valleys, Jilgap Mountain cabin, Cheonjang Lake, Janggok Temple, Jeonghye Temple, Natural Recreation Forest, Dorim Archeological Site, Naengcheon valley, etc.
Particularly, Chilgap Mountain has four distinct seasons. Royal Azaleas and cherry blossoms make great view in spring and the mountain consists of natural recreation forest in summer. It has splendid view made of yellow and red-tinted leaves of 39 valleys in autumn. The winter landscape is like a heaven.
It's much easier to go to the park after connected to the National highway 39 at the Cheongyang interchange of Seocheon-Gongju Expressway.
Address : Daechi-ri, Daechi-myeon, Chengyang-gun, Chuncheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-940-2530
Homepage : tour.cheongyang.go.kr
Chilgapsan Observatory
The largest refracting telescope(304mm) with the finest lens made by German company TMB is installed at Chilgapsan Observatory. You can see planet images at high magnifications with this teleschope. This observatory is located over 1,990㎡ of site area and 1,006㎡ of building area. The main facilities include 3D Dome projection room, audio-visual room, office, and exhibition hall on the first floor. The observatory has a experience hall, lounge, laboratory, outdoor ovservatory on the second floor. The main observation room and subsidiary observation room are equipped with six telescopes, including a 400mm reflecting telescope and one 304mm refracting telescope on the third floor, so you can observe the sun, planets, satellites, nebula and cluster of stars.
Address : 178-46, Hantigogae-gil, Jeongsan-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-940-2790
Homepage : star.cheongyang.go.kr
Entrance fee : Adult 3000 won, Middle/High school student 2000 won, Elementary school student 1000 won
Chilgapsan Natural Recreation Forest
Chilgapsan Natural Recreation Forest consists of rich forests and pleasant space highlighting regional characteristic; the most cleanest area in Chungcheongnam-do. The facilities consist of log cabins that allow heating, cooking, and shower, a lookout shed, 2 camping sites, training site, lecture room, observatory, walking path, health training center, swimming pool, as well as, a natural education center and park.
Address : 668-103, Chilgapsan-ro, Daechi-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-940-2428
Homepage : www.chilgapsan.net
Entrance fee : Adult 1000 won, Youth 800 won, Children 500 won
Wood Culture Experience Center
The main facilities of Wood Culture Experience Center include the Wood Culture Experience Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, Woodcraft-making Classroom, Woodcraft Store and outdoor facilities. It provides experiential programs related to wood like a woodcraft. You can make special memories with hands-on woodcraft. It's also a good education center for students.
Address : 704-21, Chilgapsan-ro, Daechi-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-940-2841
Homepage : www.chilgapsan.net
Janggok Temple
Janggok temple is the branch temple of Magok Temple. It was built under Dharma master Chejing in 850(12th year of King Munseong's reign over Silla) and underwent repair several times over the years.
Address : 241, Janggok-gil, Daechi-myeon, Chengyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-942-6769
Homepage : tour.cheongyang.go.kr
Goun Botanical Garden
Goun Botanical Garden was constructed ecologically by following the geological features of the mountain. The garden holds totally 5500 species of plant genetic resources including 15 varieties of endangered and rare plant species as well as, 3500 species of herbal plants, 1900 species of woody plants, and 100 species of bulbs. Address : 398-23, Sikmulwon-gil, Cheongyang-eup, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-943-6245
Homepage : www.kohwun.or.kr
Entrance fee : Adult 8000 won, Youth 4000 won
Modeok Temple
Modeok Temple is established in 1914 in order to keep a memorial tablet and portrait of Myeonam Choi Ik-hyeon, scholar, politician, and general of the Korean Righeous Army guerrilla forces in the late of Joseon Dynasty and commemorate his patriotic spirit.
Address : 12, Nabundong-gil, Mok-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Telephone : 041-940-2481
Homepage : tour.cheongyang.go.kr
Chilgap Cultural Festival
From ancient times, Cheongyang have produced many loyal patriotic martyrs whenever the country was in danger. This festival is held to pass down the traditional culture of county residents and promote their harmony.
Telephone : 041-940-2191
Homepage : tour.cheongyang.go.kr
Cheongyang Spicy Red Peppers, Gugija Festival
Cheongyang Spicy Red Peppers and Gugija Festival is held to promote the effect and quality of the local products Gugija and Spicy red peppers grown in Chengyang. Cheongyang, clear zone known as the Alps of Chungcheongnam-do has perfect condition to grow spicy red peppers and Gugija(Chinese matrimony vine).
Telephone : 041-940-2301~5
Homepage : www.cygg.kr
