Myungam Well-being Town (명암산채건강마을)

.0M 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.

Jecheon Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(제천))

4.2Km 2021-10-25

414, Myeongam-ro 5-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+83-43-653-4996

Baengnyeonsa Temple is located at the foothills of Gamaksan Mountain in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. The temple is currently composed of the main hall Daeungjeon, Samseonggak Shrine, Muyeomdang Hall, Boeungmun Gate, and residential houses. Daeungjeon Hall enshrines a wooden statue of a sitting Buddha, is an artifact from the Joseon period (1392-1910).

The history of the temple dates back to 662 (the second year of King Munmu’s reign during the Silla Kingdom), when a small shrine called Baengnyeonam Hermitage was built by the great monk Uisang on the east side of Baengyeonji Site. The temple has been reconstructed and restored numerous times throughout the course of several wars. The temple once encompassed many branch temples and shrines such as Mireuksa, Sinheungsa, Cheonsuam, Eunjeokam, and Cheongnyeonam, but only their foundation sites remain today.

Taksajeong Pavilion (탁사정)

4.3Km 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)

5.1Km 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.

Jecheon Safety Experience Training Center (KOSHA) (제천 안전체험장(안전보건공단))

5.4Km 2025-07-30

143 Jecheonbuk-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Jecheon Safety Experience Training Center is a safety training facility founded to raise public awareness on safety prevention and management, covering a wide variety of safety hazards that can occur in the everyday or workplace environment through fun and interactive content. The center uses VR and industrial equipment replicas to simulate real-life emergency situations to educate the public on how to prevent and handle different kinds of hazardous situations. In addition, the center has programs that focus on workplace hazards in construction sites, manufacturing industry, and service-related sites for vocational training. The training center is open to visitors of all ages for free.

Yongsomak Catholic Church (용소막성당)

5.6Km 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.

Daebomyeongga (대보명가)

5.9Km 2024-02-26

287 Yongdu-daero, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Daebomyeongga, a renowned Korean restaurant, specializes in herbal cuisine. Its signature offerings include Jecheon yakcho bapsang (set meal of herbal rice) and Jecheon yakcho jaengban (Korean beef herbal stew). Jecheon yakcho bapsang rejuvenates energy with accompaniments of seasonal wild herbs. Jecheon yakcho jaengban, a blend of Korean beef and 16 medicinal herbs such as milk vetch roots, wild herbs, mushrooms, and nuts, is a highlight. Notably, the rice is tailored for men and women—aimed at boosting energy in men and enhancing blood circulation in women.

Uirimji Reservoir (제천 의림지와 제림)

6.0Km 2024-07-31

33 Uirimji-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-651-7101

Uirimji Reservoir was created during the Three Kingdoms Era. Due to its long history, it is one of the most famous reservoirs in Chungcheong-do.

The reservoir is 1.8 kilometers in circumference and 151,470 square meters in water surface area and has a depth of 8-13 meters. It supplies water to nearby farmland and was one of the 3 major reservoirs of the Three Kingdoms Era along with Byeokgolje of Gimje and Susanje of Miryang. With a water gate built of onggi (earthenware), Uirimji is also a valuable historical site for studying farming methods.

The reservoir is one of the main tourist attractions of Jecheon. Attractions around the reservoir include Yeonghojeong Pavilion and Gyeonghoru Pavilion. The traditional beauty of the structures is accented by the neighboring ancient pine and willow trees and the 30 meter-high waterfall.

Petit Chandelier(쁘띠샹들리에)

6.1Km 2024-10-24

273 Yongdu-daero, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

French-style dessert shop with outstanding flavor
It is a French dessert shop made by a patissier from Le Cordon Bleu in France. The apricot-colored buildings and red brick stairs on the hill create a fairytale-like atmosphere. The menu has a wide range of choices, such as macarons, cakes, canelés, and croissants, and the coffee and other beverages taste great. The romantic interior inside is comfortable with wide seats, and there are many outdoor terraces where you can enjoy your leisure time.

Mosan Airfield (모산비행장)

7.5Km 2025-10-29

Goam-dong, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

BTS‘EPILOGUE Young Forever’
This is the endless runway where the 7 members of BTS walked side by side. It was built for flight training in the past, but is now being used as a public park. Depending on the season, there is a flower field where sunflowers, verbena, crape myrtle, and pink muhly are in full bloom, so it is perfect for viewing and taking pictures. There are cafes around the runway to add a break to sightseeing.

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