Okcheon Hyangsu Baengni (100-ri) Bike Road - Geumgang Course (옥천 향수 100리 자전거길 - 금강코스)
15.8Km 2025-01-06
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."
Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석)
15.9Km 2024-08-21
Cheonnae-ri, Jewon-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan are located about 100 meters apart next to a stream. The two stone statues show intricate carvings of a dragon complete with horns and antlers, and a tiger standing up on his hind legs respectively. The statues are believed to have been made during the late Goryeo period.
Okcheon Traditional Culture Experience Center (옥천전통문화체험관)
15.9Km 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.
Jeong Jiyong Memorial Hall (정지용 문학관)
16.0Km 2025-08-21
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 Memorial Hall 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)
16.3Km 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).
Jeogok Sikdang (저곡식당)
16.7Km 2024-12-03
충청남도 금산군 제원면 금강로 286
041-752-7350
This restaurant is located at the entrance to Geumsan Insam Eojuk Village. It serves eojuk (fish porridge), a local dish in areas along the Geumgang River, served with Geumsan’s specialty, ginseng, which creates a unique dish with a unique flavor. The restaurant also serves deep-fried ginseng and doribaengbaengi (spicy braised freshwater sprats), another specialty of the Geumgang River area, as well as minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew).
Wollyubong Trail (월류봉 둘레길)
16.8Km 2024-02-26
Wonchon-ri, Hwanggan-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Wollyubong Trail is an 8.4 km-long walking trail built along the curves of Seokcheon Stream in Yeongdong. It starts from Wollyujeong Pavilion and ends at Banyasa Temple. The trail is decked, so it is barrier-free, allowing everyone to enjoy the rural scenery as they walk the trail.
Wollyubong Peak (The Eight Sights of Hancheon) [월류봉(한천팔경)]
16.8Km 2024-02-26
47, Wonchondong 1-gil, Hwanggan-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Wollyubong Peak is one of The Eight Sights of Hancheon, a collection of eight beautiful sights around Wollyubong Peak on the eastern side of Yeongdong-gun. The Eight Sights of Hancheon were named by Song Si-yeol (1607-1689), a prominent Joseon-era politician. Wollyubong Trail provides easy access to the area's scenery. Azalea and royal azalea in springtime and a colorful landscape with maple and other fall colors in autumn make it a more beautiful place.
Domaryeong Pass (도마령)
18.9Km 2024-02-26
Jodong-ri, Yonghwa-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Domaryeong Pass is an 800 m-long pass at the foot of Minjujisan Mountain, connecting the Hwanggang-myeon area of Yeongdong-gun with Muju. The name of the pass, "Doma," refers to how a general with a sword (do) had crossed over the pass on a horse (ma) in the past. This curving road is quite famous as a destination for drives. One can get a bird’s-eye view of the pass and the curving road from the Sangyongjeong Pavilion at the top of the pass.
Café Hoban Punggyeong (까페호반풍경)
19.5Km 2024-02-26
2007, Seongwang-ro, Gunbuk-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Café Hoban Punggyeong is located at Daecheongho Lake’s Cherry Blossom Road, surrounded by the lake and the beautiful mountains. Its signature menu is salt latte and black sesame latte, which offer sweetness with a dash of salty flavor. Other menu items include espresso, juices, and black sesame cookies. Don’t miss the sunset view from the rooftop, which doubles as a great photo area. Visitors can enjoy the view of Daecheongho Lake both day and night.
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