Taksajeong Pavilion (탁사정)

0m 41890 2024-02-26

478 Jewon-ro, Bongyang-eup, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Taksajeong Pavilion, located at the bend of Jecheon Stream in the valley, is celebrated for its picturesque scenery of clear water, sand, and pine trees. It's believed that these pine trees were transported from Jeju Island in the 16th century. The combination of a cool valley breeze, the stream's vivid blue, and a quaint waterfall, alongside the ancient pine trees, creates a serene harmony. This spot is also well-known as a favorite camping site in Jecheon.

Ttoranggil (또랑길)

1.1 Km 19588 2024-02-28

49-21 Baeronseongji-gil, Bongyang-eup, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Situated near Baeron Holy Ground, a key site in the spread of Catholicism in Korea, Ttoranggil is a restaurant distinguished by its ochre-built hanok. Its menu features dolsot bap (hot stone pot rice), deodeok jeongsik (deodeok set menu), and gondeure bap (thistle rice), all served with red chili paste to enhance the flavors. Additionally, the restaurant hosts a workshop for those interested in experiencing crafts. It is closed during the winter months, from December to February.

Baeron Holy Ground (배론성지)

2.1 Km 26616 2020-05-04

296, Baeronseongji-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-651-4527

Located along the national highway between Jecheon and Wonju, Baeron Holy Ground has great spiritual significance as it served as the fountainhead of the spread of Catholicism in Korea. During the early years of Catholicism in Korea, Catholics fleeing from the Sinhae Persecution (1791) came to this place, formed a community, and made their faith deeper. Amid the persecution in 1801, A man named Hwang Sa-yeong (Alexander, 1775–1801) hid in a tunnel and wrote letters about the situation of the Joseon Catholic Church on silk fabrics, but was captured and martyred. Baeron is also a historic place where Joseon’s first theological school, St. Joseph Theological School, was founded, but the school was eventually shut down. The graves of Fr. Thomas Choe Yang-eop (1821–1861), Korea’s second Roman Catholic priest, and the Martyr Hwang Sa-yeong Memorial Tower can be seen at Baeron Holy Ground.

Baeron Holy Ground is surrounded by rugged mountains such as Guhaksan Mountain, Baegunsan Mountain and Chiaksan Mountain. The mountain path from the holy ground eventually leads to Bakdaljae Natural Forest.

Mungmaeul (묵마을)

3.7 Km 22569 2021-03-23

3-1, Jupo-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-5989

It is a local food restaurant in Jecheon where you can taste various jellied dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is jelly salad. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Myungam Well-being Town (명암산채건강마을)

4.3 Km 23852 2021-02-02

574, Myeongam-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-7788

Situated at an altitude of 400 meters between Gamaksan Mountain and Seokgiam Peak, Myungam Well-being Town is nestled in the countryside and surrounded by mountains and streams. The town has eight traditional accommodations made of stone and red clay, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), Oriental medicine clinic, medicinal herb garden, weekend rural market, sports field, barbecue area, karaoke machine, restaurant, benches by the stream, pavilion, hiking trails, and mountain bike paths.

This family-oriented well-being resort also provides hanbang (herbal medicine) treatments and a pine needle and sweat therapy. The Oriental medicine clinic was established by the city of Jecheon to offer treatments for visitors with atopy, geriatric diseases and chronic diseases.

Bakdaljae Peak (박달재)

5.0 Km 17267 2020-05-27

Wonbak-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-642-9398

Bakdaljae refers to the steep hills dividing Bongyang-eup and Baekun-myeon in Jecheon-si. It has a legendary sad love story about Bakdal doryeong and Geumbong nangja. Jecheon-si uses the characters of ‘Bakdari and Geumbongi’ to promote. Iljumun Gate is set at the entrance of the hill to offer things to see for visitors. Also, based on Bakdaljae landmark project, it became a famous site for tourists.

Midang Gwangcheon Makguksu(미당광천막국수)

5.1 Km 158 2021-04-15

58, Yongdu-daero, 36-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-5523

A representative restaurant of makguksu (buckwheat noodles) with seats for groups, and parking lots, that many people visit from afar. The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Yongsomak Catholic Church (용소막성당)

5.3 Km 29928 2023-07-17

1857 Guhaksan-ro Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Yongsomak Catholic Church is a small church located in Sillim-myeon, Wonju and designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Gangwon-do. It was the third Catholic church established in Gangwon-do after Pungsuwon Catholic Church and Wonju Catholic Church. It was constructed by Father Chizallet in 1915 and, today, it is over 90 years of age.

Zelkova trees line up around the church building and the statue of the Virgin Mary stands at the bottom of a hill to the left. A thickly wooded pine forest is seen over the statue and the Relic Museum of St. Lawrence, which is an auxiliary building of the cathedral, is seated by the forest. The look of an old countryside Catholic church built with red bricks is like a scene from a painting, exuding a solemn and grave atmosphere in this religious area.

Korean Medicine Bio Fair in Jecheon (제천한방바이오박람회)

5.4 Km 3831 2023-04-07

19, Hanbang expo-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-647-2695

Korean Medicine Bio Fair in Jecheon is aimed to promote the excellence of the Korean medicine bio-industry in Jecheon and focus on business strategies for the international market such as bids, export contracts, and others. During the expo period, business meetings related to the Korean medicine bio-industry and trading consulting, and an academic forum for natural substances will be held to activate interaction between domestic and international industries.

Jecheon Resom Forest (리솜포레스트( 제천))

5.4 Km 13447 2023-10-26

365 Geumbong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-649-6000

Resom Forest, located in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, is an environmentally friendly resort that strives to use reusuable and recycled products. With numerous forests, gardens, and valleys, visitors can see beautiful nature all year round.

Located between two mountains, the resort offers perfect views from every angle. Anions and phytoncides from the forest help relax the restless mind and body.

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