Silla Advances to the Hangang, Building Fortresses and Stele | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

Danyang Silla Jeokseongbi is a stele located within Seongjaesan Jeokseongsanseong. It was erected to stabilize public sentiment after Silla occupied Jeokseong, then territory of Goguryeo. It stands 93 cm tall, 107 cm wide, and 25 cm thick, and was designated a National Treasure on May 22, 1979. Although the exact date of creation is debated, based on the Samguk Sagi it is estimated to be from the 6th to 11th year of King Jinheung’s reign (545–550). Unlike other initials erected directly by King Jinheung, this Jeokseongbi commemorates territorial incorporation. While not a sunsubi (a stele erected during royal inspection tours to check on governance), it holds great value as a cheokgyeongbi (a stele commemorating territorial incorporation) embodying similar spirit. The upper part of the stele is partially cut off but is generally well preserved. It lists the names of 10 high officials who received royal orders, highlighting figures such as Isabu, Bichibu, and Muryuk who had notable achievements under King Jinheung, and new official titles like Daesangdeunghagganji (大象等下干支) attract academic interest. The inscription contains around 430 to 440 characters, with 288 fully interpreted. Carved in intaglio with writing between Yeseo and Haeseo calligraphy styles, it plays an important role in calligraphy research. Its discovery provides important academic data on Silla's territorial expansion, influential figures, policies for incorporating conquered lands, official ranks, and promulgation of law codes at the time. The site offers a good view of the Namhan River from Jeokseong, indicating its role as a fortress during the Three Kingdoms period.

Danyang Jeokseong is a mountain fortress built with stones located at the top of Seongjaesan in Habang-ri, Danseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. It is a stone-wall fortress with a length of 923m, though mostly collapsed, with only parts of the inner wall on the northeast side standing 2-3m high and 1m wide. It is a mountaintop fortress encircling the peak of Seongjaesan and its southern slope, with gates found in three locations: southwest, east, and southeast. Around the fortress, ancient roads extend toward both upstream and downstream of the Namhan River, and paths open to the east and west. The fortress occupies a strategic transportation hub, facilitating movement via the Namhan River toward Yeongwol and Chungju, and also toward Jecheon across the river. The Danyang Silla Jeokseong Stele was discovered here, which is important for understanding the nature, purpose, and date of the fortress. This stele dates to no later than 551. Therefore, Jeokseong is considered an important strategic fortress built before mid-6th century to serve as an advanced base for Silla's incursion upstream along the Namhan River. Danyang Jeokseong is relatively large among Three Kingdoms period mountain fortresses, holding significant meaning for studying shifts in power between Silla and Goguryeo. Its very sturdy construction also makes it valuable for research on Silla's fortress-building techniques.

충주댐의 건설로 수몰된 지역을 조사하던 중 충북대학교 박물관에의해 발견된 이 곳은 지금까지 발견된 우리나라 구석기 유적지 중 가장 넓은 면적을 자랑하는 곳으로 유적의 범위도 범위지만 이곳에서는 후기 구석기시대의 전형적인 석기가 다량으로 출토되어 우리나라는 물론 세계적인 구석기 유적지로 꼽히는 곳이다. 수양개선사유적전시관에서는 구석기 유적지가 표시된 단양 일대의 지도와 자세한 설명을 볼 수 있다. 구석기인들의 생활상과 삶의 지혜를 엿볼 수 있는 곳이다.

The Danuri Center, standing tall along the winding Namhan River, is a landmark of Danyang. It is the country's largest freshwater ecological aquarium, housing 234 species and over 23,000 freshwater fish from Korea and abroad, swimming gracefully in various tanks including a large aquarium reaching 8 meters in height. Visitors can enjoy a magical underwater journey encountering diverse domestic freshwater fish such as the native Namhan River fish Hwangssogari, Euneo, and Napjaru, as well as rare foreign freshwater fish like the protected Hongryong from China, believed to bring health and luck, and the Amazon giant Pirarucu. Additionally, the Danuri Aquarium's tanks are themed around the Danyang Palgyeong, providing another visual attraction. It serves as a wellspring of learning and an optimal ecological study site for children, while offering adults a hall of memories and happiness to recall their nostalgic childhood. Above all, its location next to the Danyang intercity bus terminal makes it easy to find and highly accessible, attracting many visitors.

Dodam Sambong is the place where Jeong Do-jeon, who contributed to the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, spent his childhood, and it is said he was so captivated by the beauty of Dodam Sambong that he named himself Sambong. You can see the scenery of Dodam Sambong, loved by Toegye Yi Hwang, Gyeomjae Jeong Seon, and Danwon Kim Hong-do, right before your eyes. The Sambong Story Hall, located within the amusement park, exhibits materials showcasing Danyang's famous spots. By boarding the yellow sailboat, you can cross Seokmun to the Dodam Garden on the opposite side. Dodam Garden is famous for its planting of Cosmos flowers called Hwanghwa. Along with the scenery of Dodam Sambong, you can fully experience the beauty of nature.