Cheongsong Ice Valley Eoreumgol
A Giant Frozen Ice Wall at the Edge of Winter
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Hello 😊
This is Hidori.
You know that place that shows up on Instagram every winter?
The one you save thinking, “Where is this? I need to go someday.”
That place is Cheongsong Eoreumgol (Ice Valley).
I visited in mid-February.
To be completely honest, it was slightly past peak ice-wall season.
But that actually made the experience more interesting—so here’s my honest take, in true Hidori style.
❄️ Mid-February Conditions – Just Past Peak
In your head, February still feels like deep winter, right?
But lately, the weather has been warmer than usual.
When I arrived:
✔ Some sections of the ice wall had started melting
✔ A few ice pillars looked thinner than peak season
✔ The lower sections showed cracked or broken ice
And yet…
That subtle melting added its own charm.
It didn’t feel like a perfectly frozen world.
It felt like standing at the boundary between winter and spring.
A quiet reminder that the seasons are always moving forward.
📍 Location – At the Foot of Juwangsan
Cheongsong Ice Valley is located near Juwangsan National Park.
You’ll drive along winding mountain roads to get there.
The road isn’t dangerous, but in winter, always check surface conditions.
The scenery along the way is beautiful enough to feel like part of the trip itself.
There’s a spacious parking lot, and several cafés and restaurants nearby—perfect for warming up afterward.
One café I visited had an incredible waterfall view (literally the location makes it). In winter, business must be amazing.
They even sell carrots so kids can feed rabbits outside—small detail, but surprisingly cute.
🧊 The Main Highlight – A 62m Ice Wall
The star of Cheongsong Eoreumgol is the approximately 62-meter artificial waterfall that freezes into a massive ice wall.
Long vertical ice columns
Layered frozen textures
Sunlight reflecting off crystalline surfaces
Honestly?
Late January is probably the absolute peak.
But even in mid-February, my reaction was:
“Wow… this looks better in real life than in photos.”
From a distance, it’s still overwhelming.
Up close, the details in the ice are fascinating.
⚠️ Safety First
As the ice begins to melt in February, the risk of falling ice actually increases.
Areas are blocked off by fences for a reason.
No Instagram shot is worth the risk.
The ice wall is impressive even from a safe distance.
🌬️ Why Is It Cold Here Year-Round?
Cheongsong Eoreumgol isn’t just a winter attraction.
Even in summer, ice forms here because of its talus (rock debris) terrain.
Large boulders collapsed and piled up, creating gaps where cold air gets trapped.
In summer, warm air enters, cools rapidly, and flows back out—lowering the surrounding temperature.
That’s why it’s nicknamed:
“Nature’s Refrigerator.”
In winter, that natural chill combines with the artificial waterfall freezing over—creating a dramatic seasonal reversal.
✨ Final Thoughts
Mid-February wasn’t the perfect peak ice-wall moment.
But watching the ice slowly melt—
Seeing winter gently step aside—
That atmosphere felt even more emotional.
A place where ice forms in summer,
and waterfalls freeze into towering walls in winter.
If you’re looking for a unique winter destination in Korea,
Cheongsong Ice Valley is absolutely worth visiting at least once.
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