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Yongsomak Catholic Church (용소막성당)

Yongsomak Catholic Church (용소막성당)

14.6 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.

Cheongpung Cable Car (청풍호반케이블카)

Cheongpung Cable Car (청풍호반케이블카)

14.7 Km    1     2022-08-25

166, Munhwajae-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongpung Cable Car takes passengers back and forth between Multae-ri in Cheongpung-myeon and Bibongsan Mountain along a 2.3-kilometer ropeway. There are a total of 43 cabins that accommodate up to 10 passengers per car, which among ten have transparent flooring to offer a thrilling bird's-eye-view of Cheongpung-myeon. The cable car has a speed of 5 m/s and takes around 10 minutes from the departure point to Bibongsan Mountain peak, and can accommodate up to 15,000 passengers per day. Bibongsan Mountain sits at the center of Cheongpungho Lake and has an elevation of 531 meters. The sight from top offers a feeling as if one is looking down at an archipelago. The cable car allows children and the elderly to enjoy the sight without the hassle of hiking up to the summit.

Yakchaerak Seonghyeon (약채락성현)

Yakchaerak Seonghyeon (약채락성현)

14.9 Km    103     2021-03-23

14-7, Cheongpungho-ro, 54-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-646-3319

It is a place where all Ssam vegetables are used organically. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled deodeok set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Pinocchio Youth Center (피노키오청소년수련원)

Pinocchio Youth Center (피노키오청소년수련원)

15.0 Km    43816     2024-02-16

88 Soya 1-gil, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Pinocchio Youth Center, nestled in the Pinocchio Recreational Forest within Chiaksan Mountain, encompasses a comprehensive complex that includes the training center, a campground, and a caravan campsite. It is designed primarily for group visitors, catering to a variety of needs such as corporate training sessions, educational programs for schools, church groups, and family outings. The center offers a range of outdoor experience facilities, including the Forest Challenge, an Original Arborvitae Maze, Forest Experience, and various trekking courses.

Namhangang (남한강)

Namhangang (남한강)

15.1 Km    98     2021-03-22

5-4, Baesiron-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-643-4458

A restaurant where you can taste not only tteokgalbi (grilled rib patties) but also Korean-style, spicy fish soups. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. The most famous menu is grilled short rib patties.

Neutinamu Hoetjip (느티나무횟집)

15.1 Km    25152     2024-03-25

4 Baesiron-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-0089

Neutinamu Hoetjip is a distinguished Korean restaurant situated within Cheongpungho Bibimbap Town. Its standout dish is songeo bibimhoe (spicy raw trout salad with vegetables). The salad highlights the freshness of sliced raw trout, enriched with a mix of powdered soybean, perilla leaves, sesame oil, and cucumber for a unique blend of flavors and textures. Beyond this signature dish, Neutinamu Hoetjip offers an array of local specialties featuring freshwater fish. Their sutbul maneul tteokgalbi (charcoal-grilled garlic and galbi patties) and ssogari maeuntang (spicy mandarin fish stew) are also popular choices among patrons.

Jecheon Resom Forest (리솜포레스트( 제천))

Jecheon Resom Forest (리솜포레스트( 제천))

15.2 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.

Jucheon Mukjip (주천묵집)

Jucheon Mukjip (주천묵집)

15.3 Km    19667     2024-02-16

1282-11 Songhakjucheon-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
02-3295-0312

This restaurant specializes in traditional Gangwon folk dishes, including ongsimi (potato ball soup). Ongsimi features handmade dough balls crafted from ground potatoes, boiled in a vegetable soup. The unique texture of the potato balls combined with the light yet rich flavors of the vegetable broth creates a delightful culinary experience. Another favorite at the restaurant is the crispy gamja jeon (potato pancake). These dishes are accompanied by musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), a soy sauce-based sauce, and a selection of side dishes that complement the flavors of the main course.

Yechon (예촌)

Yechon (예촌)

15.4 Km    80     2021-03-20

28, Cheongpungmyeongwol-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-3707

As a representative restaurant in Jecheon, it is a place where you can eat healthy meals. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled short rib patties set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail (청풍호 관광모노레일)

15.6 Km    19983     2024-03-13

879-17 Cheongpungmyeongwol-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-5120

The Cheongpungho Scenic Monorail offers a unique journey along a three-kilometer track from Dogok-ri in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon, to Bibongsan Mountain, situated at 531 meters above sea level. Typically, reaching the summit of Bibongsan Mountain on foot from Dogok-ri takes about an hour. However, the monorail service significantly reduces this time by half. Additionally, passengers can enjoy panoramic views of Cheongpungho Lake from various perspectives during their ride.