Course Overview
This approximately 20 km winding drive connects Unmunsa Temple, a thousand-year-old Buddhist nunnery, to Unmun Dam. The temple's 500-year-old ginkgo tree turns golden in autumn, creating a spectacular scene.
Unmun Dam reflects mountain silhouettes on its clear waters. Cheongdo is also known for bansi (seedless persimmon) and its bull fighting festival.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Cheongdo Town to Unmunsa (approx. 12 km)
Mountain roads toward Unmun Pass. The temple's ginkgo tree is the autumn highlight.
Section 2: Unmunsa to Unmun Dam (approx. 8 km)
Winding roads follow the valley from the temple to the dam.
Driving Tips
- Ginkgo tree peak foliage is late October to early November
- Drive slowly on curvy roads toward the dam
- Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival is held in March
- Can be extended via Unmun Pass to Gyeongju Geoncheon for more winding roads