Cool Summer Winds in Boryeong’s Cold Air Valley | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

Located on the northern foothills of Seongjusan Mountain in Boryeong-si, Naengpung Bathing Area offers a unique retreat for those escaping summer heat by the sea or valleys. Cool air blows from deep underground through hundreds of meters of abandoned coal mine tunnels, feeling like air conditioner breeze. Even when the outside temperature is over 30°C, visitors can feel a 12°C cold breeze at the entrance on the mid-mountain slope. Walking slowly about 50m inside, the refreshing chill penetrates to the bone instead of summer heat. The colder the outside temperature, the cooler the emitted breeze becomes. The attached restaurant serves local specialty mushroom pancakes cultivated using the mine’s natural airflow. Nearby rest areas provide views of Cheongcheon Reservoir. Boryeong Naengpung Bathing Area is accessible via National Route 36 on Naengpungyokjang-gil, near Daecheon IC of Seohaean Expressway and Seobuyeo IC of Seocheon-Gongju Expressway.

Pyeonggang Tteul-ae is a rural experience village located by the Cheongcheon Reservoir in the northeastern part of Boryeong-si. Here, visitors can participate in programs to make cheonggukjang, doenjang, and various other fermented sauces, passed down from the Pyeonggang Chae family settled in Pyeonggang Tteul, facing Cheongcheon Reservoir with Oknyobong behind. It is a place for family trips to create lasting memories, offering sensory experiences through explanations of traditional local foods by a children's cooking specialist, allowing visitors to take home the scent and taste of the countryside. Besides traditional jang experiences, visitors can also try making dasik (tea cookies), natural dyeing, and soft tofu. Pyeonggang Tteul-ae is accessible via Ganeusil-gil from National Road 36, and is close to the Daecheon IC on the Seohaean Expressway and the Seobu-yeo IC on the Seocheon-Gongju Expressway. Nearby attractions include Cheongcheon Reservoir, Seongjusan, Boryeong Cold Wind Bath, and the Cheongra-myeon area.

Simyeondong Valley (Seongju Valley) is a valley formed in an S shape south of Seongjusang Mountain (676.7m) in the eastern part of Boryeong-si, Chungnam. The name Simyeondong Valley means a valley village located in a deep valley east of Seongjugol and is known for its clean and cool water, beautiful mountain scenery, and suitable hiking courses. Cold and clear water flows here, making it a favored summer resort. Also, the Seongjusang mountain valley area is well-known for its stunning natural beauty, historically called Hwajanggol, and visitors can enjoy forest bathing along the clusters of cypress tree paths. Simyeondong Valley (Seongju Valley) is accessible from National Route 40 via Simwon-gyeonggok-ro and is near the Daecheon IC and Muchangpo IC of the Seohaean Expressway, as well as the Seobuyeo IC of the Seocheon-Gongju Expressway. Nearby attractions include Seongjusang Mountain, Baegunsa Temple, Boryeong Mugunghwa Arboretum, Boryeong Seongju Site, Boryeong Coal Museum, Boryeong Youth Training Center, and the Seongju-myeon town center.

백운사는 보령시 성주면 성주리 35-2번지 성주산에 자리한 대한불교조계종 제6교구 본사 마곡사의 말사이다. 한 사람의 서원(誓願)의 힘은 어느 정도일까 보령의 백운사를 생각하면 먼저 젊고 열성적인 주지스님이 떠오른다. 부처님의 진리를 배우고 그것을 속인에게 널리 알리려는 일념을 세웠기에 그 초심(初心)을 잊지 않고 있는 것이다.