Samgang Tavern Village Hoeryongpo Village and Swing Bridge Village Course Welchon | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

삼강주막은 삼강나루의 나들이객에게 허기를 면하게 해주고 보부상들의 숙식처로, 때론 시인묵객들의 유상처로 이용된 건물이다. 1900년 경에 지은 이 주막은 규모는 작지만 그 기능에 충실한 집약적 평면구성의 특징을 보여주고 있어 건축역사 자료로서 희소가치가 클 뿐만 아니라 옛 시대상을 읽을 수 있는 지역의 역사와 문화적 의의를 간직하고 있다.

Hoeryongpo is a place where Naeseongcheon, a tributary of the Nakdong River, winds around forming a sandy beach in Daeun-ri, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon, and a village is located within it. The river, which used to flow leisurely, suddenly turns direction, making a round circle and flowing upstream, creating a peculiar scenery selected as one of Yecheon’s 8 scenic spots. To see this scenery properly, you need to go up to Jangan-sa Temple in adjacent Hyangseok-ri. From Hoeryongdae Pavilion in front of Jangan-sa, built in 1998, you can see at a glance Naeseongcheon winding like a water circle, along with the island-like village inside. Hoeryongpo Village is a small and quiet village with only a few households left as most have moved to the city, and it takes less than an hour to make a round trip. To enter the village, you must cross the village’s symbol, the Ppyongppyong Bridge, which is made of perforated construction site structures; when the water level is high, water spurts through the holes, hence the name. Originally a temporary bridge, it became a famous feature of Hoeryongpo and was not removed, with another vehicle-accessible bridge built on the opposite side. Nearby attractions include Jangan-sa on Biryongsan across the village, Wonsanseong Fortress, Yongmun-sa Temple, and Seoksongnyeong.

예천진호국제양궁장은 세계에서 가장 아름다운 양궁전용경기장으로 예천출신 김진호 선수와 김수녕, 윤옥희, 장용호 선수 등 이름만 들어도 알 수 있는 국가대표 양궁선수를 배출한 곳이다. 국제양궁대회와 국내양궁대회 등 매년 수많은 대회를 개최하여 양궁의 메카 “예천”을 알리는데 큰 몫을 하고 있다.

The Gamcheon-myeon area in Yecheon-gun, including Gwamhyeon and Cheonhyang-ri, has many place names related to water such as Yecheon, Gamcheon, and Onsu Valley, indicating a historical presence of hot spring water. According to the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty on September 22, 1599 (Seonjo 32), the king, when unwell, wished to visit Pyeongsan and records state he went to Onyang or Yecheon, showing Yecheon Oncheon has a long history. It opened in 2000, and in 2012, outdoor baths of 100㎡ each were added to the existing facilities for men and women. Facilities include indoor baths, hot baths, outdoor baths, sauna rooms, and resting areas. The hot spring water, with a pH of 9.52 to 10.25, is alkaline and sourced 100% from a spring over 800m underground. This high-quality water is soft, removing surface body oils to provide a refreshing feel and moistens the skin. It contains abundant beneficial elements such as sodium bicarbonate, chlorine, silica, and calcium, making it suitable for bathing. It is particularly effective for skin beauty and skin diseases, and is known to aid fatigue recovery, blood circulation, stimulant effects, calming effects, metabolism, and anti-aging, attracting many visitors.

Yecheon Suspension Bridge Village is a rural experience village located on a cozy mountainside. It is a nearby location about 15 minutes from the Yecheon County Office, boasting clear and bright mountains and clean water during the day, and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere with shining stars and the sound of a nearby stream at night. It offers lodging facilities of various sizes suitable for family groups, workplace clubs, and various gatherings. The village includes experience rooms and vegetable gardens for rural activities. Representative rural experience programs include kimchi-making using cabbage grown in the village, diced radish kimchi using local specialty radish, and healthy food-making such as tofu-making.