Dangun Mausoleum (Tangun)

Purported tomb of Dangun – the founder of the first Korean kingdom. The enormous complex includes the 22 m high and 50 m wide burial pyramid, which was built at least 5 000 years ago. The complex includes numerous sculptures.

Cherŭng Royal Tomb

Mausoleum from the 15th century where is buried wife of the first ruler of Joseon dynasty. Adorned with granite carvings.

Anrung

A well-preserved royal burial from the 10th century. Contains guardian statues and murals, including a mural on ceiling showing stars.

Woljong temple

Magnificent Buddhist temple that was founded in the 9th century. Most of its buildings were rebuilt in the 15th century.

Sungin Hall

A large shrine that was constructed in 1325. A fine example of elaborate Korean architecture of these times.

Songbul-sa temple

Songbul-sa

Korean Buddhist temple, founded in 898 AD, contains some of the oldest wooden buildings in the country, e.g. Ungjin Hall that was constructed in 1327.

Ryongtong-sa

An important Korean Buddhist temple, founded by Chontae Buddhist sect in 1027. Restored in 2005, consists of 26 buildings.

Ryangchon Temple

Buddhist temple, founded in 753. Three ornate buildings remain – Taeung Hall, Manse Pavillion and Muryangsu Hall.

Pyohun-sa

Pyohun-sa

The only large Buddhist temple in this part of the country that survived the Korean War. Founded in the 7th century, contains many values of art and architecture.