city in South Korea
Yeongcheon is in North Gyeongsang. Between Seoul and Busan on the Gyeongbu Expressway, the city is the birthplace of Choe Mu-seon and Jeong Mong-ju.
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Get in edit
By plane edit
The closest major airport is 1 Daegu International Airport (TAE IATA), about 42 km southwest of Yeongcheon.
By train edit
- 2 Yeongcheon station. Yeongcheon's railway station is on the Jungang and Daegu Lines.
By car edit
From Seoul, drive along the Gyeongbu Expressway for around 350 km.
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See edit
- Yeongcheon National Cemetery.
- Yeongcheon Oriental Medicine Village.
- Bohyeonsan Dam Zip Wire.
Temples edit
- 1 Eunhaesa Temple, 479 Chiil-ri, Cheongtong-myeon (catch a bus from Yeongcheon bus station), ☏ +82 54-335-3318. Literally meaning "Temple of the Silver Sea", the interior is as beautiful as its name. Eunhaesa was built in 809 during the reign of the Silla Kingdom. ₩3,000 entrance fee.
Parks edit
- Dolhalmae Park, 221 Gwan-ri, Bugan-myeon, ☏ +82 54-338-8879.
- Imgo Riverside Park, 132-8 Deogyeon-ri, Imgo-myeon, ☏ +82 54-330-6891.
- Yeongcheon Battle Memorial Park, 15 Hogugyeongung-gil, Jungang-dong, ☏ +82 54-339-8625. 10AM-6PM daily.
Museums edit
- Cian Art Museum, 경북 영천시 화산면 가래실로 364, ☏ +82 54-338-9391. 10:30~17:30. 성인 4000원, 청소년 3000원.
- Bohyunsan Astronomical Science Museum, 681-32 Byeolbit-ro, Hwabuk-myeon, ☏ +82 54-330-6447.
Do edit
- Sail Spa Land.
- Unjusan Horse Riding Recreation Forest.
- Imgoseowon Confucian Academy.
- Cheonsunurim-gil Trail.
- Chisan Tourist Site Trail Entrance.
Buy edit
- Yeongcheon Public Market, 982-3 Wansan-dong (10 minute walk from Seodaemun Prison), ☏ +82 54-331-1772. A traditional Korean-style market selling fresh food, medicinal herbs, groceries as well as local arts and crafts. It is primarily for the locals so it is a challenge for English speakers to get by. Try the twisted bread sticks and gomtang soup.
Eat edit
- Seafood King Soup, 158 Hoguk-Ro, ☏ +82 54 332 8787. Fresh seafood that comes out of the aquarium. Includes shellfish, abalone, octopus and squid.
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Sleep edit
- 1 Gwiae Traditional House, 37-17 Gwiho 1(il)-gil, Hwanam-myeon, ☏ +82 10-5556-8043. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi.
- 2 Lime Motel, 496 Geumho-ro Geumho-eup, ☏ +82 10-4181-0040. Check-in: 6PM.
- Chisan Camping Site.