Ride Through Juwangsan in Cheongsong and Stay at Solgi Hot Spring... A Special Journey for Riders Around the World

Team Max Adventure Introduces a Cycling Tour Connecting Cheongsong with the East Coast and Jeju
Juwangsan Hot Spring Tourist Hotel Draws Attention as a Long-Stay Tourism Hub Combining Cycling and Hot Springs

Along long-distance cycling journeys that traverse South Korea’s mountains and coastlines, Juwangsan National Park and Solgi Hot Spring in Cheongsong County, North Gyeongsang Province, are drawing attention as tourism resources where visitors can experience both nature and relaxation.

The first group of riders takes a commemorative photo before departure (Photo by Kwon Byeonggeon)

Team Max Adventure (TEA MAX ADVENTURE), which features cycling and adventure travel content, has introduced a cycling route that starts in northern Korea and continues through Juwangsan in Cheongsong, the East Coast in Yeongdeok, and Busan before reaching Jeju.

The journey is designed to let travelers experience local history and culture, food, and nature firsthand as they ride along Korea’s mountain roads and coastal routes.

Cheongsong was highlighted as a key stop in particular because visitors can enjoy both the scenic mountain landscapes of Juwangsan National Park and the restorative benefits of Solgi Hot Spring.

Juwangsan National Park, one of Cheongsong’s signature attractions, is a scenic destination where striking cliffs, deep valleys, and dense forests come together. Roads that wind through the mountainous terrain offer views of Cheongsong’s distinctive natural scenery, adding to the appeal of a cycling trip.

Another major highlight of cycling in Cheongsong is the chance to experience Solgi Hot Spring in connection with Juwangsan Hot Spring Tourist Hotel.

Set amid Cheongsong’s natural surroundings, Solgi Hot Spring is a tourism facility where visitors can enjoy a hot-spring bath and relax, offering a distinctive stay for travelers tired from long journeys.

The second group of riders take a commemorative photo with the hotel branch manager before departure. [Photo by Kwon Byeonggeon]

The opportunity to enjoy a hot-spring bath and stay overnight after a ride on mountain roads is a distinctive tourism feature of Cheongsong.

Juwangsan Hot Spring Tourist Hotel, in particular, serves as a tourism hub combining accommodation and hot-spring facilities, giving cyclists a place to take a leisurely rest before continuing on to the next leg of their journey.

Cheongsong’s tourism appeal is about more than simply having beautiful mountains. The area has potential for longer-stay tourism because visitors can combine Juwangsan’s natural scenery, Solgi Hot Spring, accommodation, and local food into a single itinerary.

An itinerary in which riders cycle along the mountain roads around Juwangsan, rest at Solgi Hot Spring, and sample Cheongsong’s local cuisine could develop into a tourism model that encourages visitors to spend more time in the area.

The journey from Cheongsong continues along the East Coast cycling route in Yeongdeok.

Canadian female and male riders set off to capture the nature in their hearts [Photo by Kwon Byeonggeon]

In Yeongdeok, travelers encounter coastal scenery that differs from the mountainous terrain. Roads running alongside the sea, fishing villages, and the local seafood culture offer another source of enjoyment on a cycling trip.

After passing through Busan and arriving in Jeju, cyclists can continue their journey amid the island’s distinctive natural environment, including volcanic terrain, coastal roads, and oreum volcanic cones.

Global Cycling Network (GCN), an international specialist cycling media outlet, has also featured cycling conditions in Korea.

GCN’s Conner and Ollie took on the Seorak Granfondo and produced content showcasing Korea’s mountain roads, dedicated cycling paths, and local food culture.

They gave a positive assessment of cycling conditions in Korea and presented the country as a cycling destination worth visiting.

However, the GCN content is a separate example from Team Max Adventure’s travel route through Cheongsong, Yeongdeok, Busan, and Jeju.

A Canadian cyclist said, "Cycling in Korea has been more impressive than I expected. The mountain scenery of Juwangsan in Cheongsong and the Solgi Hot Spring experience after a ride are a combination that is hard to find in other destinations. Cycling in Korea, with its mountains, sea, and local food culture, is a special experience I would recommend to riders around the world."

Joo Seunghoon, a manager at Team Max Adventure, said, "Cheongsong offers both the beautiful mountain scenery of Juwangsan and the special place of relaxation that is Solgi Hot Spring. Cycling is not simply about reaching a destination; it is a process of experiencing a region’s nature, people, and culture with your whole body. We hope that experiences like these, beginning in Cheongsong, will help introduce a new side of Korea to riders around the world."

Manager Jang Junyoung said, "For international cycling tourists, what matters is not only the beauty of the route but also a travel environment where accommodation, food, and relaxation come together in harmony. A route connecting Juwangsan in Cheongsong with Solgi Hot Spring has a strong competitive edge because it combines the pleasure of mountain cycling with the chance to relax in a hot spring."

Despite a disability affecting his legs, this Canadian rider is setting off to capture the vibrant autumn scenery of Oxygen Cafe Cheongsong, just like anyone else. [Photo by Kwon Byeonggeon]

Kim Woojun, branch manager of Juwangsan Hot Spring Tourist Hotel, said, "Solgi Hot Spring, enjoyed amid Juwangsan’s pristine natural surroundings, is a tourism resource that offers visitors to Cheongsong a special opportunity to relax. We will continue to improve visitor convenience and service quality so that cyclists can admire Juwangsan’s spectacular scenery and enjoy both the hot spring and accommodation. We will do our part to help Cheongsong grow into a destination where riders from around the world will want to stay and return."

When the pleasure of riding through the mountains is combined with a relaxing hot-spring break, Cheongsong can become not merely a place to pass through but a travel destination worth returning to. Adding Solgi Hot Spring to Juwangsan’s spectacular scenery: On a long-distance cycling trip, the kind of rest travelers experience between destinations matters just as much as the destinations themselves.

Cheongsong has a clear set of tourism resources to answer this need. If Juwangsan National Park provides the setting for an invigorating ride, Solgi Hot Spring offers a place for travelers to relax after their journey.

Accommodation and hot-spring tourism centered on Juwangsan Hot Spring Tourist Hotel could play an important role in developing Cheongsong from a simple stopover into a destination where visitors stay for a day or more.

A journey in which cyclists from around the world ride Cheongsong’s mountain roads, relax at Solgi Hot Spring, and then head toward Yeongdeok’s blue East Sea points to new possibilities for tourism in North Gyeongsang Province.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.