Seonam Valley (Sangseonam, Jungseonam, Haseonam)
선암계곡 (상선암·중선암·하선암)
Three white rock formations and clear pools along the Danyang River valley: Upper, Middle and Lower Seonam. Together they make up three of the Eight Scenes of Danyang, and the valley is a popular summer spot for swimming and cooling off.
The Seonam Valley stretches about 10 km along the Danyang River. At Lower Seonam, a large round boulder resembling the Maitreya Buddha is known as the “Buddha Rock.” Middle Seonam is a wide white rock slab beside clear pools, while at Upper Seonam the stream forms small waterfalls and deep pools between the rocks. The three sites are ranked as the first, second and third of the Eight Scenes of Danyang. In summer, locals come to swim and camp, and in autumn the red leaves are reflected in the water. Driving along Route 59 lets you stop at each site, spending 20 to 30 minutes at each. Entry is free. Public transport is limited, so a car or a hired vehicle is recommended, and the valley can be combined with Sainam Rock.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sainam Rock
- Chungju Lake Cruise, Gudambong & Oksunbong
- Suyanggae Light Tunnel
- Oksunbong Suspension Bridge
- Mancheonha Skywalk
- Danyang River Cliffside Walkway
- Danyang Paragliding (Yangbangsan)
- Danyang Gugyeong Market