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The Cheongdo Beomgok-ri Dolmen Cluster is a group of tombs from the Bronze Age. The dolmens in Beomgok-ri, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun are representative graves of the Bronze Age, also called goindol, mainly known as tombs of the ruling class with economic or political power. The dolmen groups, divided into three areas, remain in pine forests and farmland. Korean dolmens are usually classified into table-type, with four supporting stones forming a stone chamber topped with a huge flat capstone, and checkerboard-type, where the stone chamber is underground with small supporting stones and a capstone. Here in Beomgok-ri, the checkerboard-type capstone dolmens without supporting stones form clusters along Cheongdocheon, concentrated 22 to the east and 12 to the west at intervals of about 50m. These are believed to be tombs of people who settled around Cheongdocheon forming a large village during the Bronze Age, and the number of dolmens suggests a large village existed. Though some damage is presumed due to surrounding farmland and cemetery construction, this dolmen cluster is relatively well maintained.

Cheongdo Seokbinggo is an ice storage warehouse from the Joseon Dynasty, built by digging into the ground to store ice. It was constructed in 1713 and is the earliest built among the remaining Seokbinggo. The construction date is confirmed by the stone monument on the left side of the entrance. The front of the monument records the number of people involved in the construction, costs, and materials used, while the back lists the date it was erected and the names of related persons. The interior measures 14.75m in length, 5m in width, and 4.4m in height. It is elongated east-west, with the entrance on the west side leading inside via stairs to a slightly sloped floor. Four semicircular arch vaults remain along the side walls, but the ceiling has completely collapsed and is incomplete. However, it is the second largest among surviving Seokbinggo in Korea after the Gyeongju Seokbinggo.

청도농기구박물관은 사라져가고 있는 우리의 농기구를 보존하고 자라나는 새싹들에게 알리기 위해 설립된 박물관이다. 1993년 11월 17일 개관하였으며, 1994년 빼어난 건물로 한국건축가협회장상을 수상하였다. 각남초등학교 내에 위치하고 있다.

Cheongdo Yongam Hot Spring uses 43.7℃ hot spring water flowing from 1,008 meters underground in bedrock. The hot spring water is natural mineral water known to help recover from chronic fatigue, boost immunity, treat neurological diseases, and remove waste. Cheongdo Yongam Hot Spring was fully renovated in 2021 and includes a large hot spring bath, bather pool, event bath, outdoor bath, and sauna. The bather pool emits water jets and air bubbles of various pressures, greatly aiding fatigue and stress relief. The event bath consists of Cornus fruit bath, red wine bath, and children-only bath, allowing visitors to enjoy different spring experiences based on their needs. Additional amenities include a customer lounge, convenience store, and Korean buffet, providing even more comfortable relaxation.