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Destinations
Chungcheongbuk-do |
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Situated in the center of Korea, Chungcheongbuk-do is the only inland
province in the nation. Due to the geographic location of the
province, this area was a strategic point for transportation many
years ago. It is abundant in cultural heritages and natural tourist
destinations such as Mt. Songnisan, Mt. Sobaeksan, Mt. Woraksan,
Daecheongho Lake and Chungjuho Lake.
Regions
1. Jecheon-si
Historic relics from the Paleolithic Age to Joseon Dynasty are
spread throughout the city of Jecheon. Jecheon-si has the oldest
reservoir in Korea, Uirimji, Mt. Woraksan National Park, Chungju Dam,
Cheongpung Culture Complex, Songgye Valley, and the Baeron Seongji
(Catholic Holy Place) and many more.
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Tourist Sites
Mt. Woraksan National Park
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Leisure/Sports
Cheongpung Land bungee jump
Address : Gyo-ri, Cheongpung-myeon, Jechon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Description :
Cheongpung Land has Korea’s highest bungee jump board at 62
meters. Since it is jumping from a high board facing Cheongpung Lake,
the thrill is unspeakable. With an additional safety belt attached
there need to be no worries about any type of danger. In case of
accidents, an artificial pool is set up at the falling point of the
lake. Cheongpung Land possesses Korea’s first ejection seat and big
swing, which is flying in the sky drawing a semi-circle in the
direction of gravity.
Not only is Cheonpung Land located next to Cheongpungho lake, but you
can also take a good look at the Sugyeong Fountain which sprouts water
162m high in the air. You can also enjoy water skiing, and artificial
rock wall climbing.
Directions :
Get off at Jecheon Express Bus Terminal and take a shuttle bus to
Cheongpung Resort in front of Dongyang Securities at the Jutaek Bank
Intersection (20-25 min) (7:54 / 10:04 / 14:04 / 16:34 / 19:34 there
may be slight changes to bus times)
Information :
1. Tel : 043-648-4151 (Kor) 2. Homepage : http://www.bigbungee.com
(Kor) 3. Open: From June 5th-December 3rd (could change depending on
the weather) 4. Closed: December 4th-June 4th 5. Fee : Universal price
for all ages *General fee Bungee Jump : 35,000 won Ejection Seat :
20,000 won Big Swing : 20,000 won
2. Chungju-si
Chungju is a place of natural wonder, blessed with the waters of
the Namhangang River and beautiful mountain ranges. It is also
abundant with hot springs such as Suanbo Hot Springs, which is renown
for improving health. In addition, Chungju is famous for being the
founding ground for Korean martial arts and holds an international
martial arts festival every year.
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Tourist Sites
Chungjuho Lake
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Leisure/Sports
Sajo Blue Valley Resort Sledding Hills
Address : 641 Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju-si, Cheongbuk-do
Description :
Sajo Blue Valley Resort is situated at the center of the Korean
peninsula, where it is in close distance to all parts of Korea. It is
the only ski range in Korea where skiing and hot springs can be
enjoyed at the same time. Nearby are the Suanbo Hot Springs with the
cleanest water and best facilities, Mt. Wolaksan Mountain National
Park, Danyang Palgyeong(Eight scenic sites) and Mungyeong Ceramic Art
Village. The sledding hills has one slope 165m in length and another
slope 120m in length. It maintains the same quality of snow as the
Blue Valley ski hills, which adds to the speed of the sled.
Directions :
Take a bus to Suanbo from Chungju Express Bus Terminal, then from the
Suanbo bus stop. take a shuttle bus to Sajo Blue Valley Resort.
Information :
1. Facilities: Hotel, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Snack
Bar, Bowling Alley, Animal Farm, Drive-in Theater, Tuna Hoe
Restaurant, Cafeteria, Ski Shop, Rental Shop, Souvenir Shop,
Supermarket, Billiards, Arcade, Nature Retreat, Camping site,
Self-raining Institute
2. Tel : 043)846-0750 (Kor)
3. Homepage : http://www.sajoresort.co.kr (Kor/Eng)
4. Open: December 7th - March 3rd (slight changes may occur annually)
5. Hours: (Weekdays) 09:00 - 22:00
(Weekends) 09:00 - 20:30
6. Fee :
Adults (14 and older) - 8,000 won
Children (13 and younger) - 6,000 won
Sajo Blue Valley Ski
Resort
Address : 641 Oncheon-ri, Sangmo-myeon, Chungju-si, Cheongbuk-do
Description :
Sajo Blue Valley Ski Resort has 7 slopes of different levels, as
well as 4 lifts and a rental shop which rents out over 40 sets of ski
equipment. There are ski education schools in which ski instructors
teach techniques for all levels. Sajo Blue Valley Resort includes a
family hotel as well as a youth hostel for convenience. Sajo Blue
Valley Resort is situated within the Suanbo Tourism Area, which is a
large-scale tourism zone where transportation is convenient from
cities and has a hot spring that can be used all year round. It is
near other famous tour sites such as Danyang 8 Sights,Mt. Wolaksan,
Mireuksa Temple Site, Tangeumdae, Chungju Dam, and Mungyeong Ceramies
Village.
Directions :
Take a bus to Suanbo from Chungju Bus Terminal, then from Suanbo,
take a shuttle bus to Sajo Blue Valley Resort.
Information
1. Facilities : Drive-in Theater, Korean Restaurant, Western
Restaurant, Tuna Hoe Restaurant, Cafeteria, Snack Bar, Rental Shop,
Souvenir Shop, Supermarket, Billiards, Banquet Hall, Camp Site,
Self-training Institute 2. Tel : 043)846-0750 (Kor) 3. Homepage :
http://www.sajoresort.co.kr (Kor/Eng) 4. Open: December 7th - March
3rd 5. Fees Lift (1) Weekdays * Age 14 and over One
day(morning+afternoon) : 37,000 won / Half-day(Morning/Afternoon) :
27,000 won / Afternoon+Night : 37,000 won / Night : 27,000 won * Age
13 and under One day(Morning+Afternoon) : 27,000 won /Half-day
(Morning/Afternoon) : 20,000 won / Afternoon+Night : 27,000 won /
Night : 20,000 won (2) Weekends * Age 14 and over One day (Morning+Afternoon)
: 39,000 won / Half-day (Morning/Afternoon) : 29,000 won /
Afternoon+Night : 39,000 won / Night : 29,000 won * Age 13 and under
One day (Morning+Afternoon) : 29,700 won / Half-day
(Morning/Afternoon) : 21,000 won / Afternoon+Night : 29,700 won /
Night : 21,000 won (3) One time ticket For age 14 and over : 8,000 won
/ for age 13 and under : 6,000 won Rental (1) Regular skis For age 14
and over - One day : 13,000 won / Half-day : 9,000 won /
Afternoon+Night : 13,000 won / Night : 9,000 won For age 13 and under
- One day : 9,000 won / Half-day : 7,000 won / Afternoon+Night : 9,000
won / Night : 7,000 won (2) Premium skis (carving) For age 14 and over
- One day : 16,000 won / half-day : 13,000 won / Afternoon+night :
16,000 won / Night : 13,000 won For age 13 and under - One day :
13,000 won / Half-day : 10,000 won / Afternoon+night : 13,000 won /
Night : 10,000 won (3) Snowboards For age 14 and over - One day :
31,000 won / Half-day : 25,000 won / Afternoon+night : 31,000 won /
Night : 25,000 won For age 13 and under - One day : 25,000 won /
Half-day : 21,000 won /Afternoon+night : 25,000 won / Night : 21,000
won
3. Danyang-gun
Danyang is a
spot created by nature itself. Deep mountains and the Namhangang River
running through it make for an ideal setting. Famous attractions are
the Chungjuho Lake created by the Chungju Dam, and Danyang’s eight
famous landscapes, including the Dodam Sambong Summit. The Royal
Azaleas Festival and the Full Moon Festival are held annually at Mt.
Sobaeksan.
4. Boeun-gun
Boeun is a round valley enclosed by the Sobaeksan mountain ranges.
The main cultural attractions can be found in Mt. Songnisan and Mt.
Gubyeongsan, with 600 year-old pine trees surrounding Beopjusa Temple
on Mt. Songnisan. The Alps of Northern Chungcheong are also considered
one of the most beautiful attractions in the province.
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Recommended Sites
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Danyang
8 Sights
Address : Ilwon, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungbuk
Description :
There are 8 areas designated as the most beautiful sceneries in
Danyang, and they are Haseonam, Jungseonam, Sangseonam, Sainam,
Gudambong, Oksunbong, Dodamsambong, and Seokmun. These areas were
visited many times by numerous scholars in the Joseon Period
(1392-1910), and they have many historically and culturally important
relics. There are Giamgwiseok (fantastic looking rocks) on Mt.
Sobaeksan, Mt. Geumsusan, and Mt. Doraksan and clear water flows
through numerous falls in the valleys. The most famous of the eight is
Dodamsambong Peak. Three Rocks create a large “S” figure as it stands
tall in the middle of Namhangang River. This is the only place in the
world where you can see such three longest rocks protrude in the
middle of a river. There is a legend that continues to this day: among
the three rocks, the big rock is called Nampyeonbong, Janggunbong the
rock on the right side is called Cheobong (or Adeulbong), and the rock
on the left is called Cheopbong (or Ddalbong). According to legend
there lived a couple who loved each other, but had no child. They
found a cheop (mistress) because they wanted to have a baby, but once
she had the baby, she began to mistreat and taunt the wife. The
heavens saw them, and turned all of them into stones. The way the
rocks stand next to one another is very interesting. If you go to the
opposite side of Dodamsambong, there is a small pavilion called
lhoyangjeong. It was built to comfort the locals who lost their homes
because of the flooding caused by Chungju Dam. When you look down from
the pavilion, you can take in the entire Dodamsambong once. If you
walk in opposite direction from lhayangjeong Pavilion, a stone gate
appears. Because there is a big hole in the middle of the large stone,
you would think it was man-made, but it is a natural rock. The other 8
Sights should not be missed when you visit here.
Directions :
Get off Danyang Station and take a city bus which travels
frequently to each area. (Travel time : 50min.)
Information :
-Inquiries : Danyang Tour Administration Office, Tel :
043-422-1146 (Kor)
-Ferry : Dock - Oksunbong - Gudambong, (Travel time : 60 min.)
-Fee : Age 14 and over - 5000 won.
Age 13 and under - 2500 won
-Inquiries : Dodamsambong Ferry, Tel : 043-422-5593 (Kor)
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Gosudonggul
Cave
Address : Gosu-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Description :
Gosudonggul Cave is a limestone cave in Danyang-gun, and is
designated as a Natural Monument. The cave is 1,300 meters deep,
large, and the inside is famous for its beauty. The name Gosu comes
from the fact that in the past, the area was filled with thickets of
very tall grass. When discovered rough stone instruments were
excavated at the cave entrance, which revealed that this area was home
to prehistoric people. Inside Gosudonggul Cave, it is always about
15℃, throughout the year, so in the summer it is cool, and in the
winter it is warm. There are reportedly about 25 different kinds of
animal life inhabiting inside the cave. Some of the rocks resemble
living things, and are named after them, such as Lion Rock, Octopus
Rock, Eagle Rock, and even the Virgin Mary Rock, which resembles a
human being. About 120 various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites
found here are valuable to researchers and scholars as well. Because
the inner parts are colder than one would expect, and you have to
often move along holding onto metal railings, it is highly recommended
that you wear warm gloves in the winter.
Directions :
-From Danyang Train Station, take the bus to Danyang. Once in the
city, transfer to a bus headed towards Gosudonggul Cave. It takes
about 15 minutes by taxi.
-From Danyang Bus Terminal, walk for about 15 minutes. It takes 5
minutes by taxi.
Information :
Hours: 09:00-17:00(open all year) Admission Fee : Individual: *age
20 or older : 3000 won, *14-19 : 2400 won, *13 or younger : 1400 won
Group: *age 20 or older : 2700 won, *14-19 : 2000 won, *13 or younger
: 1200 won Inquiries: Gosugul Cave Administration Office Tel:
(043)422-3072 (Kor) Parking: 400 parking space available
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Beopjusa
Temple
Address : 209 Sanae-ri, Naesongni-myeon, Boeun-gun,
Chungcheongbuk-do
Description :
Beopjusa Temple is located on Mt. Soknisan, and was built in the
14th year of Silla King Jo-Heung. What stands today is the remnant of
many devastations and rebuilding through its long and turbulent
history. When you enter the temple, the first thing that catches your
eye is the yellow earth road. The earth was made into small stone
shapes, burned to make it hard, and laid to cover the road. Past the
yellow earth road, the Orisup Trail appears, and there is a nature
study Trail beside it as well. Pass the Orisup trail, through thick
pine trees, and you will come to the main gate of the temple. Beside
the main gate there is a large rock with a hole in it. Spring water
comes out of the hole that you can drink from. Inside the temple you
can see Palsangjeon, Pavilion which is a wooden building shaped like a
tower. After Palsangjeon Pavilion, you can visit the Seokryeonji lotus
flower pond. As the name suggests, the pond is made of stones. At the
back of Palsangjeon Pavilion, there is the Ssangsajaseokdeung (Two
Lion Stone Lamp), and, again as the name suggests, the two lions
uphold the stone lamp. The main building is also fascinating. It is
two-stories high, and very stately. Besides these, Beopjusa Temple has
Ma-aeyeorae-uisang carved into a rock. Uisang refers to a sitting
Buddha, and this particular Ma-aeyeorae shows Buddha sitting on a
lotus flower. Passage of time has done much damage, but the original
shapes are still kept well. Beopjusa Temple represents Mt.Sokrisan,
containing within it 1,500 years of history and a matching list of
numerous National Treasures and Monuments. Here you can be introduced
to Buddhist culture being brightly reflected in these artifacts.
Directions :
From Boeun Terminal, take a direct bus to Mt. Sokrisan. Runs every
10 min. Travel time 10min. From Daejeon, Cheongju, Seoul Dongbu
Terminal, Nambu Terminal, take a direct bus to Mt. Sokrisan.
Information :
Admission Fee :
-Individuals : (age 20 and older) - 3200 won / (age 14-19) - 1500 won
/ (age 13 and under) - 1000 won
Groups : (age 20 and older) - 3000 won / (age 14-19) - 1200 won /
(ages 8-13) - 800 won
-Parking Fee :
small car - 4000won / large car - 6000won(daily fee)
-Inquiries: Beopjusa Temple,Tel :(043)-543-3615 (Kor)
-Homepage: www.pubjusa.or.kr (Kor)
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Mt.
Woraksan National Park
Address : Susan-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Songgye-ri, Hansu-myeon,
Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Description :
Mt. Woraksan National Park is the 17th to be designated a national
park in 1984. Narrow streams, elegantly green pine trees, and
interesting looking rocks make this mountain very beautiful. If you go
up to Jubong Peak, you can see Chungjuho Lake and the open scenery
below the mountain. Even in the summer, parts of the mountain still
have snow on it, and for this reason the mountain is called
Mt.Haseolsan, meaning snow in the summer. At the summit of Mt.
Woraksan, you can see pine trees that have endured countless storms
and stay green throughout the year. Looking down from the top, and you
can see for miles on end in all directions under an open sky. Mt.
Woraksan is 1097m above sea level. It is famous for its steep
inclines, and made up of rock cliffs 150m high, and stretching 4km
wide. Nearby the mountain is Chungjuhoban, and Mungyeongsaejae
Provincial Park, Jecheon’s Uirimji, Danyangjeok Seonsa Fortress
Archeological Site and Caves of the Seokhoeam area, and other famous
cultural and historical sites. In the park are many Buddhist relics
such as Mireuksa Temple and Deokjusa Temple, and many cultural
resources such as the Maaebulmireuksaji Shrine, Binshinsaji Lion Stone
Pagoda, Deokjusanseong Fortress and Sinreuksa 3-story Stone Pagoda.
The beauty of Mt. Woraksan has been compared to Mt.Geumgangsan in
North Korea and the Alps. The rich history and beauty of this mountain
make it a favorite among many tourists.
Directions :
From Jecheon Station, take a city bus for Mt. Woraksan/Songgye
Valley. Get off at the entrance of Mt. Woraksan National Park.
Information :
Info: Mt. Woraksan National Park Administration Office, Tel:
043-653-1205 (Kor) -Homepage: www.mpa.or.kr/worak (Kor/Eng) -Admission
Fees: -Individuals: *age 20 and above: 1300 won / *age 14-19: 600 won
/ *age 13 and under: 300 won Group (30 or more people): 1100 won, 500
won, 300 won respectively
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Chungjuho Lake
Address : Chungcheongbuk-do Chungju-si Jongmin-dong
Description :
Chungjuho Lake is a multi-purpose lake made from domming a river.
it is clean, and the largest lake in Korea. At the Chungju Dam Ferry
Dock, Ferries depart to follow the Watterways of Chungjuho Lake. The
ferry travels to Oksunbong, Gudambong, and Manhakcheonbong Peaks,
Choga Rock, Whale Rock, Hyeonhakbong, Onodong, Sinseonbong,
Gangseondae, Beodeulbong, Oseongam, Seolmabong, Jebibong, and Dumusan
to reach its final destination at Sindanyang Dock. When the ferry
draws near Cheongpung Ferry Dock, you can see the second highest water
fountain in Asia from the boat. The nearby Chungjuho Lake Resort is
considered the best lakeside resort in the nation, and it has various
sports, recreational, and entertainment facilities. Having all the
popular lake sports facilities one can enjoy at the lake is one of the
reasons the resort stays so popular with tourists. Nearby Chungjuho
Lake are Mt. Woraksan National Park, Cheongpung Culture Center,
Danyang 8 sceneries, Gosugul Cave, Suanbo Hot Springs, and other
well-known tourist sites that draw many people to this area.
Directions :
From Chungju Station, take a bus headed to Chungjuho Lake Dock.
Get off at the Dock. From Chungju Intercity Bus Terminal, take a
Direct Bus to Danyang, and get off at Janghae. Travel time, about 50
minutes.
Information :
- Inquiries: Chungjuho Lake Cruise, Tel: 043-422-1188 (Kor)
- Tour Dates and Courses (April - Jun, Aug, Oct, Nov)
Chungjunaru - Danyang (Sindangyang, Janghoe) Naru Course
- Chungjunaru: First Ferry 09:30 - departs every 30-60 minutes; Last
Ferry 15:00, about 8-10 departures per day
- Danyangnaru: First Ferry 11:00 - comes every 30-60 minutes; Last
Ferry 16:00, about 8-10 departures per day
(Jan-Mar, July, Sep, and Dec.)
Chungjunaru - Danyang (Sindangyang, Janghoe) Naru Course
- Chungjunaru: First Ferry 10:00 - depart every 60-90 minutes; Last
Ferry 14:00, about 4-5 departures per day
- Danyanganru: First Ferry 12:00 - comes every 60-90minutes; Last
Ferry 16:00, about 4- 5 departures per day
- Ferry Fee: (age 14 and older) - 6,000 won / (age 13 and under) -
3,000 won
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Mt.
Songnisan National Park
Address : Goesan-gun and Sangpan-ri, Naesokri-myeon, Boeun-gun,
Chungbuk / Sangju-si and Munkyeong-si, Gyeongbuk
Description :
Mt. Songnisan National Park is composed of Mt. Songnisan and
Hwayang, Seonyu, and Ssanggok Valleys. Mt. Soknisan has the honor of
being one of Korea’s most beautiful sites. It starts from a
southwesterly mountain branch from Taebaeksanmaek and stands in the
middle. The granite peak of the Mt.Songnisan stand sharply against the
sky, but Toejeokam is hewn deeply and makes a deep contrasts between
the peak and the valley. Mt. Songnisan is also called Sogeumgangsan as
well. On Mt. songnisan is one of the largest temples in Korea called
Beopjusa Temple. At the temple, there is a Maaeyeoraeuisang carved on
a rock. Monk Uisang refers to a sitting Buddha statue, and a
Maaeyeoraeuisang describes the Buddha sitting on a lotus flower, which
is the picture carved on the rock. The years have damaged the picture
quite a bit, but the original picture can still be seen clearly. In
any picture taken of Beopjusa Temple, one object that always gets
included is the Cheongdongmireukbul, which is the largest of its kind
in the world. Because Mt. Songnisan has such a great temple in its
midst, it possesses numerous treasures and National Monuments
befitting its 5,000 year history. Beopjusa Temple is the blossoming of
a long history of Buddhist culture developed on Mt. Songnisan. Mt.
Songnisan’s deep valleys invite countless mountaineers and the many
Natural Monuments has made it a major tourist attraction. The mountain
is beautiful all year round, with mountain cherry blossoms in the
spring, green pine forest in the summer, and the lovely autumn leaves
in the fall.
Directions :
From Boeun Intercity Bus Terminal, take a direct bus to Mt.
Songnisan. Bus comes frequently (Travel time, 20minute.)
Information :
- Location : Goesan-gun and Sangpan-ri, Naesokri-myeon, Boeun-gun,
Chungcheongbuk-do/Sangju-si and Munkyeong-si, gyeongsangbuk-do
-Inquiries : Mt. Songnisan Administration Office Tel:043-542-5267 (Kor)
-Homepage : http://www.npa.or.kr/songni (Kor, Eng) -Admission Fee :
Individual : (Age 20 and over) - 3200 won/ (Age14-19) - 1500 won/ (Age
13 and under) - 1000 won Group: (Age 20 and over) - 3000 won/ (Age
14-19) - 1200 won/ (Age 13 and under) - 800 won
Seonam
Valley
Address : 284 Daejam-ri District / San 71-1 Gasan-ri,
Dangseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Description :
Seonam Valley includes three of the eight sceneries in Danyang,
the Sangseon Rock, Junseon Rock, and Haseon Rock. The valley flows in
from Mt. Wolaksan, and because it is big and has many interesting
looking rocks, it has been famous for a long time. Among the rocks,
the area that has the Haseon Rock is said to be the most beautiful in
Seonam Valley. Divided into 3 horizontal layers, the white rock is 3
km long, and has large, round rocks stacked on top of each other. The
way the area blends in with the surrounding mountains is especially
beautiful in the spring, when the azaleas bloom, and in the fall when
the leaves turn color. In the Haseon Rock region, there are places
where you can stay overnight, so you can enjoy being near the water
and stay the night. Past Haseon Rock is Jungseon Rock, where the water
currents are not strong, and many trees provide shade, so you can play
in the water. But it is not a fit place to spend the night. From
Jungseon rock, if you go travel up the river, you will come to
Sangseon Rock. This area has many interesting looking rocks, and if
you go just a bit further up, you can see the Teukseon Rock. Teukseon
Rock has facilities where you can spend the night. It is one of the
great tour sites where you can enjoy the view of fancy rocks and clean
valley water as you rest. It is especially frequented by tourists in
the summer looking for cool valleys and mountain water.
Directions :
From Danyang Train Station, take a bus going to Dodamsambong Peak
or Seonam Valley. From Danyang Express Bus Terminal, take a bus going
to Dodamsambong Peak or Seonam Valley.
Information :
- Inquiries : Danyang City Hall Culture & Tourism Department, Tel
: 043-420-3544(Kor)
Danyang Tourism Information Center, Tel : 043-422-1146(Kor)
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