Cheongnyeongpo Cape - Gangwon Paleozoic Geopark (청령포 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))

Cheongnyeongpo Meandering Stream, located in the upper reaches of the Namhangang River in Gwangcheon-ri, Nam-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, is the place where King Danjong stayed after being dethroned and exiled to Yeongwol. Danjong, the 6th king of the Joseon dynasty, abdicated the throne to his uncle, who became King Sejo. However, in 1456, the following year, there was a movement by six court officials to restore King Danjong to the throne, resulting in his demotion and exile to Cheongnyeongpo area. Cheongnyeongpo was surrounded by water on three sides—east, south, and north—and a rugged cliff known as Yukyukbong Peak rose to the west, making it impossible to enter or leave without using a boat. King Danjong lived a life of exile cut off from the outside world in this secluded place; it is said that at the time, there was a house available for him to stay in, and the local official, Eom Heung-do, would secretly visit at night to pay his respects.

(Information courtesy of Yeongwol Cultural Tourism)

Introduction Information

Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00)
Holiday: Mondays (closed next day instead if Monday is a holiday), the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking: Available
Inquiries: +82-33-372-1240

Admission Fees: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 2,000 won / Senior citizens 1,000 won

Available Facilities: Promotion Hall, Doseon

Restrooms: Available

Parking Fees: Free

Admission Fees: Individual: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 2,000 won / Senior citizens 1,000 won

Groups:Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won / Senior citizens 800 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (age 12 & younger) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

* Groups: 30 people or more