Yeongwol Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Yeongwol

Yeongwol is famous for a legend of King Danjong (1441-1457), who was dethroned by his uncle King Sejo and assassinated in this region. His dead body was thrown to riverside, but a loyal servant buried the body secretly. After a few hundred years, his tomb was found and it renamed Jangneung. Yeongwol people has felt sympathy for the young king, and held a festival to commemorate him. Some shamans believe the king became a god to protect Yeongwol.

Top Attractions in Yeongwol

Explore the best things to see and do in Yeongwol:

• ★Beopheung Fortress
• ★Beopheungsa Temple
• ★Bodeoksa Temple
• ★Changjeolsa Shrine
• ★Donggang Museum of Photography
• ★Dong River
• ★Dowon Fortress
• ★Gonggi Fortress

Yeongwol Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: