Jukrim Waterfall Park is located along the beautiful Jeongeupcheon stream fed by water from Naejangsan in Jeongeup, featuring well-maintained green spaces, various sports facilities, and resting areas. Opposite Sigidong Community Center along Jeongeupcheon, the park has a refreshing artificial waterfall where water cascades through a waterwheel and rocks. The waterfall uses groundwater from the stream stored in a pond, from which water falls 17 meters vertically, circulating through the pond to create the waterfall effect. Next to the park is a walking trail through a gate called Mangsangmun, lined with wildflowers and grasses harmoniously blended together. Further up the trail is a clearing suitable for performances or concerts. Going a bit higher leads to Saemgoljeong pavilion, offering panoramic views of Jeongeup city. Beside Saemgoljeong is a hiking trail leading to Mangsangbong peak.
The Songwuam Sumyeong Memorial Stele was erected to honor the death of Song Si-yeol, a Confucian scholar of the late Joseon period, at the place where he died. In the 15th year of King Sukjong's reign, in February, Song Si-yeol was exiled to Jeju Island, and on June 8 at dawn, while being brought back to Seoul under royal orders, he arrived in Jeongeup and received poison at the guest house, dying immediately. Six years later, Songwuam's innocence was revealed, and Goam Seowon was established in Mochon, Hamori, Jeongeup-si in May 1995. The Sumyeong Memorial Stele was erected here in 1731. The current stele pavilion is the sixth reconstruction; it was repaired in 1925 by County Magistrate Lee Dong-han, and County Magistrate Kim Sam-ju replaced the front earthen wall with an iron fence. Nearby tourist attractions include Chungnyeolsa Shrine, Jeongeup Hyanggyo Confucian School, and Jeongeupsa Park, making it a great spot for linked tourism.
Jeongeup, with a history so rich that tea is recorded as a local product in old literature, is a region with a long-standing tea culture. Among these, traditional teahouses serving ssanghwa tea have naturally formed along Saeam-ro. The deep flavor and health benefits of ssanghwa tea have gained attention, and this street has gradually expanded near the Jangmyeong-dong Community Service Center. Ssanghwa Tea Street still has teahouses specializing in ssanghwatang that have been in business for over 30 years, with about 40 small and large ssanghwatang teahouses operating actively. The teahouses located in alleys with a simple and cozy atmosphere carry the unique fragrance of ssanghwatang. The ssanghwa tea here is a proper traditional herbal decoction made with over 20 ingredients, including abundant medicinal herbs, chestnuts, ginger, jujube, cooked rehmannia root, and nuts.
The exact date when Jeongeup Hyanggyo was first built is unknown, but in the 16th year of King Injo's reign (1638), the local Confucian scholars relocated it to its current site. After eight rounds of repairs, it has come to have its present form. The Daeseongjeon within the hyanggyo enshrines memorial tablets for Confucian scholars from China and Korea, where rituals are conducted. It has a front width of 3 kan and a side width of 3 kan, with a gable roof that resembles the Chinese character for 'person' (人) when viewed from the side. The Daeseongjeon of Jeongeup Hyanggyo is designated as a cultural heritage material of Jeonbukteukbyeoljachi-do.
Chungnyeolsa Shrine was built to honor Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who served as the magistrate of Jeongeup during the Joseon Dynasty. The shrine was constructed through a nationwide initiative starting in 1949 and was completed in April 1963. Every year on April 28, the anniversary of his birth, a memorial rite is held. Admiral Yi was appointed magistrate of Jeongeup in 1589 (22nd year of King Seonjo) and served until 1591 (24th year), when he was promoted to Commander of the Left Jeolla Naval District in February of that year. In 1592 (25th year), during the Imjin War when the country faced grave peril, he built the turtle ship and achieved great victories against Japanese forces in numerous naval battles. He died at age 54 on November 19, 1598 (31st year), hit by enemy gunfire during the Battle of Noryang. To honor his spirit of patriotism and loyalty, the shrine was built at the site of a former shrine during the Japanese occupation with heartfelt public donations, enshrining his portrait.
Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, Chungnyeolsa Temple was established as a shrine to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific title in military) Yi Sun-Sin. He was a great national hero who led the Korean navy to victory in many naval battles using innovative ‘turtle ships’ during the Imjin War (1592-1598).
Situated in the heart of Gumisan Mountain overlooking the city of Jeongeup, the temple is the location of a memorial ceremony held every 28th of April, the birthday of Admiral Yi. The ceremony is meant to pay tribute to the memory of the naval hero and his irreproachable service to the city. Yi Sun-Sin had been appointed as reeve of Jeongeup in 1589 but soon after in 1591 he left the post to work as the chief naval officer of the Jeolla region.
