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Cheongdo Namsan Valley

Cheongdo Namsan Valley

청도 남산계곡 · Gyeongbuk · Parks & nature

Namsan Valley finds its source in a modest stream located on the northern slopes of Namsan Mountain in Cheongdo. This charming valley, adorned with rocky cliffs and crystal-clear waters, provides a refreshing respite from the sweltering summer heat. At the entrance to the valley, you'll encounter the Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage, a historical gem and the oldest stone ice storage facility in Korea. Strolling further along the valley, you'll find lines of intriguing rocks, carved with poems, including Chwiam and Ungeumcheon. These natural landmarks served as gathering spots for Seonbi, scholars from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, who came here to revel in the beauty of nature and craft spontaneous poems, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeongbuk
Address68-32 Dongcheon-ri, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

Within walking distance

Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School (청도향교)
1200 m walk

Cheongdohyanggyo Local Confucian School

Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage (청도 석빙고)
1.5 km away

Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage

Cheongdo Provence (청도 프로방스)
5.4 km away

Cheongdo Provence

Bisl Pottery Studio (비슬도예원)
12.2 km away

Bisl Pottery Studio

Unmunsan County Park (운문산군립공원)
23 km away

Unmunsan County Park

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운문산자연휴양림)
28 km away

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest

Hwarang Hill (화랑의언덕)
37 km away

Hwarang Hill

Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) (팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구))
38 km away

Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) (팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구))