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Yeongcheon is in North Gyeongsang. Between Seoul and Busan on the Gyeongbu Expressway, the city is the birthplace of Choe Mu-seon and Jeong Mong-ju.
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화랑설화마을
A Hwarang-themed cultural park featuring interactive exhibits, VR experiences, a 4D dome theater, traditional Korean archery, and outdoor attractions inspired by Silla-era Hwarang legends.
은해사
Literally meaning "Temple of the Silver Sea", the interior is as beautiful as its name. Eunhaesa was built in 809 during the reign of the Silla Kingdom.
돌할매
A lakeside ecological park with walking paths and scenic views, suitable for a relaxing stroll and enjoying the surrounding natural landscape.
영천보현산별빛축제
The Yeongcheon Bohyeonsan Starlight Festival will feature the opening of the Astronomy Center, astronomy lectures, and various hands-on programs. Using telescopes installed in the experience center, visitors can observe the sun during the day and various celestial bodies at night. In addition, the Bohyeonsan Observatory will be open only during the festival, allowing visitors to conduct astronomical observations using various equipment installed inside.
Multi-purpose cultural space suited for families. Leisure activities and sports. Special horse races held every Sunday.
Forest culture experience space about forest ecology, education, and culture, for people of all ages, including toddlers and young children, who can create craft. Wide variety of programs; also just having a simple forest retreat is possible.
Known for its light and refreshing Hanwoo beef yukhoe, tossed with fresh water dropwort, green onions, and sesame oil. The signature dishes are the yukhoe—made with thinly sliced, tender round steak that brings out the meat’s natural umami—and the yukhoe bibimbap.
Hwapyung Daegun is a restaurant specializing in beef. Their Hanwoo yukhoe, yukhoe bibimbap, and soju mulgogi are popular. When you order a meat dish, you get a free serving of doenjang jjigae.
Beef soup restaurant that has been passed down through three generations since 1950. Famous for its beef head gomtang, made with beef head broth simmered for hours in a large cast-iron pot and generously loaded with beef head meat.
Dewit is a popular café in Yeongcheon City, with spacious interior. Group seating and sofa seating available. Menu items include the butternut squash and ricotta cheese sandwich, vanilla bean latte, and grapefruit ade. Parking is available in the lot in front of the store or at the Uroji Ecological Park public parking lot.
Lake 410 is a spacious café with views of Uroji Lake in Yeongcheon. Try yje Teddy Cheese Cake and Chocolate Cake. Americano and cake set menu
Specialty filter coffee shop Wide variety of coffee drinks, including decaf and oat lattes. Also desserts. Spacious interior. Dogs welcome.
운주산 승마자연휴양림
The Unju Mountain Equestrian Nature Recreation Forest is a public recreation forest resort nestled in a lush pine forest rich in phytoncides, with possibilities of forest bathing and horseback riding. A variety of accommodations, including detached log cabins and the Forest Culture and Recreation Center itself. Walking trails through the forest. Reservations can be made on the resort’s website.
귀애고택
A National Registered Folk Cultural Heritage hanok stay by a late Joseon-era folk village. Traditional Korean ondol-heated floor.
동의참누리원(영천 한의마을)
Dongui Chamnuriwon (Yeongcheon Korean Medicine Village) operates lodging with modern amenities, in addition to a Korean medicine-themed space. The exterior retains the traditional hanok style, but the interiors are modern.
A traditional Korean-style market selling fresh food, medicinal herbs, groceries as well as local arts and crafts. It is primarily for the locals so it is a challenge for English speakers to get by. Try the twisted bread sticks and gomtang soup.
E-Mart Yeongcheon is a large supermarket. Also household goods and home appliances.
Bulk food items and fresh produce, meat, and seafood.
Supermarket that stays open late. It has a well-stocked selection of meat, seafood, and produce.
Specialty grocery store.
By train
By car
From Seoul, drive along the Gyeongbu Expressway for around 350 km. Yeongcheon is accessible via the Gyeongbu Expressway, the Daegu–Pohang Expressway, and the Sangju–Yeongcheon Expressway.
By bus
Yeongcheon Bus Terminal has intercity and express bus connections from Daegu, Pohang, Cheongsong, Busan, Gumi, and Seoul.
By taxi
Taxis are a convenient way to get around downtown Yeongcheon. You can either hail a taxi directly on the street or book one using an app like KakaoT.
By taxi tour
Yeongcheon operates a sightseeing taxi service . Using this service allows you to visit the various attractions on a tour.
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