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Dopiansa Temple in Cheorwon is a temple located in Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, founded in the 5th year of King Gyeongmun of the Unified Silla period (865). Inside the temple, there is the oldest iron sitting Birojanabul (Iron Buddha) statue made by Doseon Guksa in Korea, which is a national treasure, and a three-story stone pagoda made of granite, designated as a treasure, standing 4.1 meters tall. According to legend, Doseon Guksa created the 91cm iron sitting Birojanabul and, while traveling with several monks to enshrine it at Anyangsa Temple in Cheorwon-eup, the statue mysteriously disappeared during a short rest. After searching the area, they found it at the current location. A small hermitage was built at the site to enshrine the Buddha image, and the temple was named Dopiansa, meaning the Buddha reached an eternal resting place, Pian. Doseon regarded this temple as one of the Bibogukchal (temples that protect the nation), and because Mt. Hwage was shaped like a lotus floating on water, the stone pagoda and iron Buddha were installed to compensate for the mountain's weak points, thereby strengthening the nation's stability and defense against foreign invasions. The three-story stone pagoda was built at the temple's founding, with patterns engraved on each side of the body and a lotus bud-shaped ornament on top. This pagoda was designated as Treasure No. 112 in 1963. Other Buddhist-related buildings on the temple grounds include Daejeokgwangjeon, housing the iron Birojanabul statue; Jongnugak, where the temple bell was hung; and Cheonbuljeon, containing one thousand small Buddha statues. Previously restricted as a civilian control area, the temple is now open to the public without limitation.

Hak Reservoir, located in Odeok-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, is an artificial reservoir sourcing water primarily from nearby valleys including Gangsalli, Junggang-ri, and Hagal-ri. The reservoir was first built in 1921 by the Japanese colonial government and was repaired and expanded after liberation by the Central Agricultural Improvement Association. Hak Reservoir is famous for its beautiful sunset views, attracting many visitors to photograph the red-hued scenery at dusk. It evokes different atmospheres each season, offering natural tranquility and is beloved by photography enthusiasts. Nearby is Dopiansa, a historic temple founded in 865 by the monk Doseon during the fifth year of King Gyeongmun of Silla. Dopiansa has preserved Buddhist faith for centuries and is a site of high historical value. The temple’s setting amid natural scenery leaves a deep impression on visitors.

Jiktang Waterfall (直湯瀑布) is a waterfall located on the main stream of the Hantan River, formed on a flat basalt surface. Unlike other waterfalls in Korea, it spreads widely along the river surface. The waterfall formed as water has flowed over layered basalt lava flows for a long time, causing weathering and erosion along the basalt columnar joints to create a stepped waterfall shape. Although its height is only about 3 meters, its width is approximately 80 meters. The rocks comprising Jiktang Waterfall are basalt formed in the Quaternary period of the Cenozoic era, estimated to have formed between 540,000 and 120,000 years ago. This rock is part of the Cheorwon lava plateau basalt, created when lava rose along a weak point in the Chugaryeong structural trough between Seoul and Wonsan and then solidified. (Source: Hantan River Geopark website)

한탄강 번지점프장은 52m의 국내 최초 상설 다리형 번지점프장으로 갈말읍 상사리와 동송읍 장흥리를 잇는 태봉대교상에 설치되어 있다.