Okcheon Hyangsu Baengni (100-ri) Bike Road - Geumgang Course (옥천 향수 100리 자전거길 - 금강코스)
16.0 Km 25835 2021-07-08
Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-730-3773
Okcheon Hyangsu Baengni (100-ri) Bike Road is a bicycle path located along the riverside of Geumgang River, where one can enjoy the beauty of Daecheongho Lake and the spirit of poetry in the hometown of Jeong Jiyong, one of Korea's modern poets. Visitors can also stop at Jeong Jiyong Birth House & Literature Library and Janggye Tourist Park by biking along National Highway Route 37, which is famous for cherry blossoms. This bicycle path is relatively easy to travel on and is suitable for beginners. It became even more popular after being featured on the TV show "1 Night 2 Days."
Geumsan Boseoksa Temple (보석사 (금산))
16.6 Km 15073 2021-11-29
30, Boseoksa 1-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-1523
Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning jewelry) comes from the statue of Buddha in the temple that was cast from gold found in the mountain facing the temple.
The temple is comprised of Daeungjeon Hall, Euiseongak Shrine and Sansingak Shrine. Close to the temple grounds are 12 stunning waterfalls. Visitors can also see a 1,100 year-old ginkgo tree or take a pleasant stroll along a 300-meter long fir tree road.
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Kirin motel [Korea Quality] / 기린모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]
17.3 Km 196 2024-04-07
74 , Dancheon-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-5051, +82-10-4120-5562
Kirin Motel is in the center of Muju-eup, Jeollabuk-do, and is conveniently located for restaurants, shops and other facilities. Completely remodeled in 2018, the motel is modern and clean. Muju Resort and Gucheon-dong Valley are 25 minutes away by car, and the Muju Firefly Festival venue just a walk away. While the motel is especially popular during the festival, room prices stay the same year-round.
Muju Firefly Market (무주반딧불시장(무주반딧불장터))
17.5 Km 19926 2024-04-06
2, Jangteo-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-0692
Muju Firefly Market is a traditional fifth-day market, operating only on days ending in a 1 or 6. The market is the representative traditional market of Muju, with a history of over 100 years. Vendors at the market bring their fresh produce to sell in a variety of small stalls set up. Products on sale range from agricultural products to daily necessities and junk food.
Jeong Jiyong Literature Gallery (정지용 문학관)
17.6 Km 29208 2021-12-23
56, Hyangsu-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-730-3408
Hagye-ri in Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, is the hometown of Jeong Jiyong, the poet who wrote the poem "Hyangsu" (Nostalgia). The Jeong Jiyong Literature Gallery is located next to Jeong Jiyong's birthplace. The gallery has a Literature Exhibition Hall, which is divided into four parts: Jeong Jiyong's Chronological History, Jiyeong's Life and Literature, Jiyong Literature Map, and Exhibition of his Original Copy of Prose and Poem.
At the Literature Experience Center, visitors can learn more about literature through various multimedia platforms. The Video Room shows a documentary about Jiyong's life and literature, while the Literature Class is the venue for lectures, poem discussions, seminars, and other literature club activities.
Daebakjip (대박집)
17.7 Km 24572 2024-02-28
1250, Seongwang-ro, Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Daebakjip serves saengseon guksu (fish noodles), a folk dish of Okcheon. It is a noodle soup made by boiling noodles in a broth made by simmering freshwater fish for 12 hours. It began as a meal for fishermen who used to fish by the river in the old days, who began putting noodles into their maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Other interesting dishes include dori baengbaeng (glazed deep-fried minnows), tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties), maeuntang (spicy fish stew), and bingeo twigim (deep-fried pond smelt).
Okcheon Traditional Culture Experience Center (옥천전통문화체험관)
17.7 Km 1 2023-03-07
100, Hyangsu-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-730-3420
Okcheon Traditional Culture Experience Center opened in 2020 to share the traditional culture of Okcheon in a natural environment abundant in history. Available facilities include exhibition and concert halls, a cafe, a restaurant, and accommodation. There are also various experiences available to participants of all ages.
Muju Rafting (무주래프팅)
17.8 Km 12915 2024-04-07
5-11, Jamdu-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-7745
Muju Rafting resort is located on the upper Geumgang River and offers rafting, survival game, hiking, and fishing programs. The area is over 9,900 ㎡ in size and can accommodate lodging for up to 200 guests.
Old Walls of Jijeon Village in Muju (무주 지전마을 옛 담장)
18.9 Km 21996 2024-04-07
13, Gilbonji-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-1899-8687
The Old Walls of Jijeon Village in Muju were mostly all built to mark the dividing line between houses, rather than to keep people out. The walls started out using mud and natural stones, but later changed to more square-shaped stones held together with cement and topped with Korean roofing tiles. The wall blends in harmony with the traditional houses of the village and the slowly flowing Namdaecheon Stream.
Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)
19.0 Km 19158 2024-02-26
226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall.
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