Cheongdo Jukrimsa is a temple belonging to Donghwasa, the main temple of the 9th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Jukrimsa was founded in 610 (the 32nd year of King Jinpyeong of Silla) by the Great Monk Beopjeong under the name Hwanamsa. After founding it, Beopjeong crossed to Japan under Queen Seondeok's orders to Hwachinsa and achieved great results there. As a reward for his efforts, the king granted about 900 gyeol of land next to Hwanamsa, where bamboo was planted and grew lushly, which is said to be the origin of the name Jukrimsa. In the Goryeo period, National Preceptor Jinul renovated the temple. During the Joseon period, it is said that Monk Muhak rebuilt it during King Taejo's time. Later, during the 1592 Imjin War, the Daeungjeon and Myeongbujeon were destroyed by Japanese fires, leaving only Bogwangjeon; after the war, Indukdang was newly constructed. More recently, in 1992, Sanryeonggak and the hermitage Geoneuldang were built, and in 1993, Daeungjeon was newly constructed.
Cheongdo Namsan Valley is a valley formed by a small stream originating from the north slope of Namsan. It is a modestly sized valley where clear water flows alongside rugged cliffs and pools, making it a popular summer retreat to cool off. At the entrance of the valley is Cheongdo Seokbinggo, Korea's oldest historic ice storage. Besides this, you can explore cultural heritage sites such as Cheongdo Eupseong, Cheongdo Hyanggyo, and Dojugwan. Also, while walking along the valley, you can find many rocks like Chuiam and Ungumcheon, places where local scholars gathered to compose poetry and enjoy the natural scenery.
Namsan Valley finds its source in a modest stream located on the northern slopes of Namsan Mountain in Cheongdo. This charming valley, adorned with rocky cliffs and crystal-clear waters, provides a refreshing respite from the sweltering summer heat. At the entrance to the valley, you'll encounter the Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage, a historical gem and the oldest stone ice storage facility in Korea. Strolling further along the valley, you'll find lines of intriguing rocks, carved with poems, including Chwiam and Ungeumcheon. These natural landmarks served as gathering spots for Seonbi, scholars from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, who came here to revel in the beauty of nature and craft spontaneous poems, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts.
경상북도 청도의 명소인 낙대폭포[落臺瀑布, 약수폭포]가 있는 남산[南山] 중턱에 위치한 청도한옥학교[淸道韓屋學敎]는 목수[木手: 나무를 다루어 집을 짓거나 가구, 기구 따위를 만드는 사람] 양성 교육장이다.한국 고유의 전통미를 뽐내는 한옥을 내 손으로 직접 짓는 방법을 가르쳐 주는 학교로 인기를 끌고 있다. 한옥학교에 들어서면 마당 옆 청도가 한눈에 내려다보이는 전망 좋은 터에 큰 너와집(지붕을 붉은 소나무 조각으로 덮은 집)은 한국 전통이 고스란히 남아있어 인상적이다.한옥학교의 과정은 목수 양성과정, 전문가 과정, 스스로 집짓기 과정과 더불어 한옥 창살 만들기, 대패질, 목재 자르기 등의 실습체험 및 고구마 구워먹기, 떡메치기, 한국 전통가옥에 대한 토론 등 어린이들을 위한 즐거운 한옥문화체험교실도 마련되어 있었으나 현재는 목수양성과정에 집중하고 있다.
Located on the slopes of Namsan Mountain, the Cheongdo Hanok School is an educational center for carpenters who specialize in hanok (traditional Korean architecture).
Hanok buildings hold cultural and historical values and the school has been gaining in popularity not only among carpenters, but also those who are interested in enjoying and upholding Korea's proud architectural history. The entrance of the school is marked with a large traditional "Neowa" (a house roofed with thick, unfinished shingles of pine) that immediately catches the eye.
The school provides three types of courses. There is a basic carpentry course to teach people how to make wooden objects and structures, a course to nurture professional carpenters, and a course to teach carpenters how to build Hanok. The school’s hands-on programs offer visitors a chance to make a traditional Korean window and to saw and plane wood. There are cultural programs for children as well. Children, along with their parents, can make rice cake by pounding rice with a large hammer, bake sweet potatoes, or join a seminar on traditional Korean houses. The cultural programs change with each season.
Cheongdo Hyanggyo is an educational institution established in the early Joseon period, also known as Hwayang Hyanggyo. Hyanggyo were national educational institutions of the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties established to enshrine the tablets of great Confucian scholars, hold rituals, and provide education and moral instruction to local people. In 1568, County Governor Lee Seongyeong built it in Gopyeong-dong, and it was moved to Hapcheon-dong in 1626, then relocated again to Gyocheon-ri, Hwayang-eup in 1734. County Governors Song Gye-baek in 1843 and Choi Byeong-cheol in 1929 repaired the Daeseongjeon, and in 1978 County Governor Choi Hyeong-su refurbished the Myeongnyundang. The site has eight buildings, including Daeseongjeon, Dongmu, Seomu, Naesammun, Myeongnyundang, Dongjae, Seojae, and Sarakru. Generally, the Daeseongjeon, used for rituals, and the Myeongnyundang, used for education, are arranged front and back, but here the two buildings are uniquely placed side by side. The hyanggyo offers an experiential program called the Chung Hyo classroom for youth, teaching calligraphy and classical Chinese. The calligraphy class has held exhibitions showcasing skills and works developed over many years. Additionally, it hosts writing contests and publishes the Cheongdo Hyanggyo journal to promote understanding and continuation of traditional culture.
