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Danyang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Danyang

Perched by the lake, surrounded by three national parks and dotted with caves and temples, Danyang is considered North Chungcheong's top attraction. The modern town of Danyang dates only to 1986, as most of the old city was submerged beneath the waters of the artificial Chungju Lake. Throughout town, you'll see statues, pictures and even lampposts of a guy with huge eyebrows, holding hands with a lady. This isOndal, a jester in the imperial court, who managed to break through Korea's strict caste system to marry the princess Pyeonggang and become a respected general. Danyang is located in the inland mountainous region and has an inland climate with severe temperature crossings. The average annual temperature is 11.5 degrees, and the average maximum temperature is 17.5 degrees. In summer,

Top Attractions in Danyang

Explore the best things to see and do in Danyang:

  • Cheondong Cave
  • Danuri Aquarium
  • Danyang Geumgul Cave Site
  • Danyang Paragliding
  • Gosu Cave
  • Ondal Fortress
  • Skywalk in the world
  • Stone Gate of Danyang

Where to Eat in Danyang

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Dodam Sambonga Cauldron Hand Tofu
  • 🍴Jeonwon Hwagwan
  • 🍴Onnuri
  • 🍴Yeongyangilbeonga

Where to Stay in Danyang

  • 🏨Danyang Guesthouse Rio127
  • 🏨Luxury Hotel
  • 🏨Napoli Motel
  • 🏨Sky Motel

Danyang Travel Guide Sections

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