Korea - Chungcheongbuk-Do (PDF Chapter)
This is the Chungcheongbuk-do chapter from Lonely Planet’s Korea guide-book.
Sleepy Chungbuk, as it’s known informally, is largely mountainous and agricultural. Climb the azalea-covered peaks of Sobaek-san, descend into the other-worldly caverns of Gosu Donggul, or simply savour the views along the river and at nearby Chungju-ho.
- wake up to glorious mountain views and paraglide down from the peaks in Danyang
- maps
- hike past Sobaeksan National Park’s gorgeous azaleas blooming in May
- transport
- sign up for a templestay at the modern but awe-inspiring hillside temple complex of Guin-sa
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Cheongju, Songnisan National Park, Chungju, Chungju-ho, Suanbo, Woraksan National Park, Danyang, Sobaeksan National Park.
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