Address: 15 Goesan-ro yanggok 5-gil, Mungwang-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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Contact Info: +82 43-830-3114 / +82 043-830-2522
Website: https://www.goesan.go.kr/festival/contents.do?key=1489https://www.goesan.go.kr/festival/contents.do?key=1489 / www.goesan.go.kr/tour/
Entrance Fees & Usage Costs: Free
Operating Hours: N/A
Introduction:
The Mungwang Reservoir is a beautiful area, with fishing huts in the water, and a 2km boundary of road, stacked with ginkgo trees.
History & Culture:
The Mungwang Reservoir was built in 1978, by the Korea Rural Community Corporation, to supply clean agricultural water. One year later, 300 ginkgo trees were planted by the villagers.
Highlights:
The Mungwang Reservoir is famous for its ginkgo tree road, which is filled with striking bright golden ginkgo trees all along the parameters. During autumn, a mist cloud covers the surroundings, creating a sense of nostalgic peace.
Tips & Tricks:
The Mungwang Reservoir is famous for it’s misty and sunset views, and it is therefore recommended to go early morning before the sun rises, or late afternoon, before the sun sets. Take a picnic basket with, sit back , relax and enjoy the serenity Mungwang has to offer.
Accommodation:
Nagwonjang Motel
Address: 1399 Moraejae-ro Mungwang-myeon Goesan-gun Chungcheongbuk-do
Contact: 043-833-1818
This is the nearest motel in the area. I’ve not been here, but it is one of the higher rated motels in the area. It looks like your typical middle class motel, which means you could expect a decent experience at a low price.
Dining:
Chinggis Khan Chicken Goesanjeom – 징기스칸치킨 괴산점
Address: 충북 괴산군 괴산읍 읍내로2길 43 징기스칸치킨 괴산점
Contact: 043-833-6060
Operating Hours: 24 Hours
Website: http://www.czk.co.kr
This is a popular chicken restaurant, about 6km away from the reservoir. It is a bit of a distance, but it is well worth it. Korea is famous for its fried chicken, and this is a phenomenal spot to experience what all the hype is about. The owners do not shy away from providing very decent sized portions. You can expect to pay between 15 000 won to 26 000 for a big bowl of some of the best chicken you’ll ever have.
Challenge:
The challenges for this attraction is to see who can write the best poem about the Mungwang Reservoir, OR paint the best picture of the Mungwang Reservoir.
For those who are less creatively inclined, you could see who can catch the biggest fish.
Conclusion:
Mungwang Reservoir is a must visit hidden gem. It is ideal for a peaceful, relaxing time with a loved one, or an epic solo journey. It is best experienced early morning and late afternoon, with absolutely astonishing views. So, add it to your travel itinerary and venture off into the misty morning calm of Goesan’s Mungwang Reservoir.
Wandering Wentzel 