Woraksan, which means ‘Moon Crags Mountains’, offers fine hiking through picturesque forests, with lake views and the slim chance of seeing an endangered goral antelope. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office (653 3250; adult/youth/child W1600/600/
This relaxing spa resort, 21km southeast of Chungju, is small enough to walk round, and its restaurants specialise in rabbit, duck and pheasant meals. Nearby is Woraksan National Park and a small ski resort. The tourist information centre (845 7829) is on
This park (542 5267; adult/youth/child W3800/1500/1200; 5am-8pm) covers one of central Korea’s finest scenic areas with forested mountains and rocky granite outcrops. Its name means ‘Remote from the Ordinary World Mountain’, which refers to its famous tem
Sobaeksan (Little White Mountain; 423 0708; adult/youth/child W1600/600/300; 8am-6pm), one of Korea’s largest parks, is rich in flora and offers good hiking trails through dense forests. The climbs are not particularly steep, but can still be hard work.
Danyang is a resort town nestled in the mountains on the edge of Chungju Lake. Lakeside motels are as retro as the town itself, but you can spend a couple of pleasant days exploring the sights. Visit at least one of the limestone caves and don’t miss the
Chungju (www.chungju.chungbuk.kr) is the gateway to the Chungjuho (Chungju Lake) ferries, Woraksan National Park and Suanbo Hot Springs. Every autumn the World Martial Arts Festival hits town.
Chungbuk is the only province that has no coastline, but it makes up for it by being the country’s lake district. A two-hour ferry ride along Chungju Lake zips past attractive cliffs that inspired Joseon-era artists and poets. Lakeside, Cheongnamdae is a
The holiday villa (220 5677; cheongnamdae.com; adult/youth/child W5000/4000/3000; 9am-6pm Tue-Sun) of South Korean presidents overlooks Daecheong Lake. It was built by President Chun Doo-hwan in 1983. The gardens and lakeside setting are beautiful, but th
Cheongju is the provincial capital and an education centre, but is easily confused with Chungju and Jeonju. It’s the gateway to the presidential villa (Cheongnamdae) and Songnisan National Park. The city boasts some historical sites that include an easy-t