Inquiry

Taebaek Tourist Information Center: 033)550-2828 / 552-8363

Location

San 1-1, Changjuk-dong, Taebaek-si (the whole region of Changjuk-dong)

Introduction

The valley with Geomnyongso Spring, which is the riverhead of the Hangang River, in Anchangjuk of Changjuk-dong is called Geumdaebonggol Valley.

The famous Geomnyongso Spring and a variety of wild flowers attract many visitors, and crystal clear valley water will freeze your hand even in hot summer. Jedanggumsaem Spring which is the source of the Hangang River, Seokgansu (spring water from rock crack), and stream which rises in the cave inside the valley are also good attractions. You can find rare species of animals and plants such as Korean clawed salamander and anagallidium dichotomum.

Wild flowers in the northern slope that continues from the summit of Geumdaebong Peak located at the end of Geumdaebonggol Valley to Daedeoksan Mountain create a magnificent view during spring.

Inquiry

Taebaek Tourist Information Center: 033)550-2828 / 552-8363

Location

San 1-1, Changjuk-dong, Taebaek-si (the whole region of Changjuk-dong)

Introduction

Geumcheongol Valley, located to the east of Taebaeksan Mountain, is surrounded by oddly-shaped rocks and virgin forests around Abanggol Valley and Ppyeongkkaegol Valley. You can meet Munsubong Peak if you follow up the Geumcheongol Valley. The youth center and campgrounds are scheduled to be constructed, and a clean water of the valley greets you. Geumcheongol Valley is famous as the place that coal mine was found for the first time in Taebaek. It is perfect for a resting spot as there are Geumcheon Farm and fishing ground.

Inquiry

Taebaeksan Mountain National Park Office 033-550-0000

Location

Mungoksodo-dong, Taebaek-si

Introduction

This valley is located within Taebaeksan National Park. The water from the summit to Sodo-dong and Yongjeong Well of Taebaeksan Mountain meets with the water that comes from valleys of Taebaeksan Mountain to create this valley. It has a gentle slope with distance of about 3km and has many rocks inside the water. The water is so cold that you can’t leave your hands and feet inside the water for over a minute even in summer.

If you go up along the valley, you can reach the summit of Taebaeksan Mountain. It is one of the paths to climb Taebaeksan Mountain.

The forests, cliffs, and strange looking rocks around the valley create a magnificent view and the water doesn’t really go low even in the dry season.

A small village existed along Danggol Valley and it used to be the base of shamanism due to a high number of shrines, the reason that village was called Danggol Village.

There were many temple and shrines such as Daewangam Hermitage, Baeknamsa Temple, Cheonjiam Hermitage, and Yonghwasa Temple before, but they were all pulled down and only the vacant sites are remaining.

Dagnggol Valley has the beautiful scenery of rocks including Sinseonam Rock, Byeongpungam Rock, and Janggunbawi Rock, which are hard to find in Taebaeksan Mountain.

As it has been designated as Taebaeksan National Park, many infrastructures including management office and convenient facilities for visitors have been developed with Danggol Valley as the base. Thus, many visitors stop by all year round to enjoy Taebaek Coal Museum, Shrine to Dangun, sledding slope, Taebaeksan Folk Village (condo-type), campgrounds and many more.

Inquiry

Taebaek Tourist Information Center: 550-2828 / 552-8363

Location

Baeksan-dong, Taebaek-si

Introduction

The deep valley behind Baeksan Station in Baeksan-dong is called Baeksangol Valley or Baeksanjeotgol Valley. It is one of the few clean valleys in Taebaek with deep well-preserved virgin forests.

The valley is about 10km, and the end leads to Baeksan Mountain (Baekbyeongsan Mountain) and Baeksangol Valley in Gusa-ri, Dogye-eup. The valley also continues to the ridge of the Nakdong Ridgeline and you can reach Chumbatgol Valley of Donghwal-ri, Gagok-myeon, Samcheok-si if you pass that ridge. Cheonyeo Falls by the entrance of the valley create a beautiful view, and many fish and crayfish live inside the rich valley water. Around the middle of the valley, you can find Yongbawi Rock where the water runs down around the rock and Sugul Cave where clean water flows out. Strange rocks and exuberant pine trees create unexpected scenery in harmony.

The Hwajeonmin Folk Village is planned to be established in the middle of the valley. The entire valley surrounds Baeksan Mountain (Baekbyeongsan Mountain) to the south, and don’t miss a chance to climb Baeksan Mountain along the edge of the valley.