Goesan: what to see and do

Known for

• Chungbuk Aquarium, focused on river and lake life
• Cheongcheon Riverside Park, a well-known camping spot
• Yongchu Falls in Cheongcheon, a waterfall in a forest valley

What to do

Visit the aquarium in Goesan town, then head to the Cheongcheon valley for the riverbank and the waterfall. Try olgaengi-guk, a local river snail soup.

Tip: Cheongcheon is a favourite for summer camping and wading, so it fills up in July and August.

From Seoul: Bus about 2 h 30

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