Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationYongchu Valley
Valley & River · Gyeongbuk · 용추계곡 (Korean name)
About
Yongchu Valley, the foremost of Mungyeong's eight scenic spots, lies on Mount Daeya, which borders Goesan in Chungcheongbuk-do. Its rock peaks and boulders surround the valley, and the two-tiered Yongchu Falls is considered its highlight. Legend says two dragons ascended to heaven from here, and dragon-scale marks remain on the granite rocks; the water never dries up, so rain rituals were once held here during severe droughts. Woryeongdae, a rock spot where the moon's reflection on the water is said to be especially beautiful at night, lies about 20 minutes above the falls. Mount Daeya was selected as one of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains by the Korea Forest Service in 2002, and the Daeyasan National Forest Recreation Area lies beside the valley.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 22.8 km — 의료법인대광의료재단괴산성모병원 (Korean name), ER 043-830-5400 |
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| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 1 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| Campsites nearby | 8 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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