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The Nine Scenes of Okwa, the Beautiful Scenes Created by Nature and Time
The Nine Scenes of Okwa refer to 9 scenic spots hidden along Dalcheoncheon Stream, Miyeon-myeon. They are 1st Scene Cheongseokgul Cave, 2nd Scene Yongso Pond, 3rd Scene Cheongyeongdae, 4th Scene Okhwadae, 5th Scene Geumbong Peak, 6th Scene Geumgwan Forest, 7th Scene Gamasobbul, 8th Scene Sinseongbong Peak, and 9th Scene Bakdaeso Pond. These beautiful scenes, created by nature and time, will have visitors feeling as if they have become one with nature while looking back on their meanings.
Cheongseokgul Cave, where Paleolithic artifacts such as chopper, convex blade, and scraper were discovered, is a cave where our remote ancestors lived and is preserved as it was. The temperature here is so low that it remains chilly inside even in the hot summer season. Legend has it that a dragon appeared from this cave a long time ago. Outside the cavern, the cliff is steep, making it a favorite place for many rock climbers.
Location: 2km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
Yongso Pond is the deepest spot of Dalcheoncheon Stream. It is so deep that its depth cannot be fathomed by just looking. Legend has it that a dragon onced live here. It tried to ascend to heaven but failed when it was seen by female witness and its spirituality was struck with bad luck. The dragon is said to have fallen straight down and become a monster serpent instead.
Location: 2km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
The name Cheongyeongdae (Heaven Mirror Place) comes form the fact that this place, when reflected on the clear water together with the steep cliff, looks like a mirror that reflects heaven. Because of the beautiful scene, this place attracts many summer vacationers.
Location: 2.5km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
Okhwa-dae, which is located about 300m downstream from Cheongyeongdae, is a place that became famous as famous Confucian scholars of Joseon Dynasty like Yi Gyu So built pavilions to teach younger students. These included Chuwoljeong Pavilion, which resembled the clear autumn moon, Mangyeongjeong Pavilion, from which one can view all the sceneries of the world, and Sesimjeong Pavilion, a pavilion where for clearing the mind. The name Okhwadae was given since this place was located on a hill that was filled with old trees on the cliff near Okhwa-ri stream, as if it was a fallen piece of jade on the field. Okhwadae is often referred to as the most representative of all 9 scenes of Okhwa, and was so valued by the upright scholars of the time.
Location: 2.5km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
Geumbong Peak, which means a silk-like mountain top, is a beautiful forest around which a clear stream flows, creating a clean sandy beach. This is a favorite place to visit for families with children.
Location: 4km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
This is a 7,920㎡ size forest that is located near a stream in Geumgwan-ri, Miwon-myeon. Because of the many trees that occupy this place, sun shine does not reach this forest even in summer. A stream flows near the forest, and there are decent facilities for a resort area, including a drinking fountain. Thus, this place attracts many summer vacationers, including students and families.
Location: 6km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-rii
Gamasoppul became famous as it was linked to a sad legend. Long time ago, a bridegroom and a bride who had just gotten married were passing this area. As the palanquin that carried the bride was shaking, the bride fell into water and drowned. In sorrow, the bridegroom also jumped into water and drowned. Gamasoppul, which was given this name from the legend, is located below the cliff.
Location: 7km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
Sinseonbong Peak is the scene that is observed from the side of Gyeweon-ri. The name Sinseonbong Peak originates from a story that says Taoist hermits are known to have played at the mountain summit. The valley is made of a gigantic rock, and anyone who visits this place feels like they have become a Taoist hermit themselves while listening to the sound of water flowing below it.
Location: 8km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
The last scene of Dalcheoncheon Stream, this place is called Bakdaeso Pond because there is a deep pond surrounded by blue rocks like a wind-screen. Bakdaeso Pond is located in Eoam-ri, Miwon-myeon, at a place that is about 1 km away from Sinseonbong Peak to the northwest.
Location: 9km from National Road 19, Okhwa-ri, Miwon-myeon towards Geumgwan-ri
Cheongju IC → Garosu-ro (1.2km) → 3sunhwan-ro (11.1km) → Danjae-ro (19.1km) → Arrival