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Saejae Bike Path
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The Saejae Bicycle Path is one of the shortest (100 km) certification paths. However, it offers plenty of scenic mountain vistas and historic treasures. Let’s explore the most notable ones.

Chungju Light World (충주라이트월드) glows nightly near Tangeumdae Park (탄금대) in Chungju.
Chungju Light World (충주라이트월드) glows nightly near Tangeumdae Park (탄금대) in Chungju.

Tangeumdae Park (탄금대; map) sits on Daemun Mountain (대문산; map; 107 m) where the South Han River and Dal Stream (달천; Dalcheon) converge in downtown Chungju City.

The park’s site gained fame for two historical events.

A picture of the top side of Sujupal Peak (수주팔봉), a rock wall topped with stony spires on Dal Stream just south of downtown Chungju.
Sujupal Peak (수주팔봉) is a rock wall topped with stony spires on Dal Stream just south of downtown Chungju.

Sujupal Peaks (수주팔봉; map; Sujupalbong) is a rock wall topped with stony spires on the Dal Stream (달천; Dalcheon) south of downtown Chungju.

Stand on the opposite banks of the stream and gaze at Sujupal Peaks. From the rocky ridge, rise eight or “pal” (팔) peaks. Hence, “Sujupal Peaks (수주봉).”

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