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Built on the site of the former Tongni Station, this theme park features scale models of five famous high-altitude railway stations from around the world, including Switzerland's Jungfraujoch and the USA's Pikes Peak. It features a 32-meter-high observation tower that offers panoramic views of the mountain terrain and the historic switchback railway tracks.
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황지연못
Located in the city center, this pond is the legendary source of the 510-km-long Nakdong River. About 5,000 tons of water gush out daily from this spring, which is surrounded by a small public park.
365 세이프타운
A world-class safety-themed experience park. It features 4D simulations of natural disasters (earthquakes, wildfires, floods), a hero experience center, and outdoor activities like ziplining and cable cars. Most of the entrance fee is returned as a local voucher to spend within the city.
태백고생대자연사박물관
Located next to Gumunso, this museum focuses on the Paleozoic era. It features an extensive collection of fossils, including trilobites and orthocones found in the surrounding limestone layers.
태백 해바라기 축제
Held in Guwau Village, this festival features a sea of over a million sunflowers. Visitors can walk through the fields, visit small art exhibitions, and enjoy the cool summer breeze of the highlands.
Mt. Taebaek
The city’s crown jewel. The 1,567-m Taebaeksan is sacred in Korean mythology and offers sweeping views, ancient Yew forests, and the famous Cheonjedan altar at the summit. Popular in winter for snow-covered landscapes.