Cheongpyeongsa Temple
청평사
A Goryeo-era temple in the Ohwa Mountains across Lake Soyang; after a boat ride to the shore, walk up the valley past Nine Sound Falls and the sites of a princess legend.
Cheongpyeongsa Temple was founded in the 24th year of King Gwangjong of Goryeo (973). It sits at the southern foot of Mount Ohwa, and its revolving gate is a Korean national treasure. From the dam pier, a boat ride of about 10 minutes brings you ashore, and then a walk of about 30 minutes up the valley leads to the temple. Along the way are Nine Sound Falls, Shadow Pond, and a princess pagoda and Princess Bath, linked to the legend of a Tang Dynasty princess and a snake. In autumn the mountains blaze with red leaves, making this one of Chuncheon's most popular hiking routes. Admission to the temple is free, and the round-trip boat ticket costs about 7,000 won. The last boat departs early, so mind your return time.
Opening hours
All day (ferry approx. 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Soyang Dam & Soyang Lake
- Soyanggang Skywalk
- Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street
- Chuncheon National Museum
- Animation Museum (Chuncheon)
- Legoland Korea Resort
- Samaksan Lake Cable Car
- Kim Yu-jeong Literary Village