Okjeon-ri Village in Jecheon
Okjeon-ri is where immaculate valley streams flow all year round and families visit for the summer. In the vicinity there are tourist attractions such as Bakdaljae recreation forest, Baeronseongji (Fortress), Taksajeong which lure visitors. In fall you can appreciate famous fall foliage of Guhaksan (Mt.) which takes pride in itself as if it bursts into flame. Mountaineers never stop visiting this village.
Local specialty and food
- Local specialty
- jangnoesam, Codonopsis lanceolata, balloonflower, pyogo mushroom
- Food
- duck with Chinese medicine, rice mixed with wild edible plants
Attractions
Bakdaljae recreation forest, Baeron site of a castle, Taksajeong, Guhaksan (Mt.)
Experience
Natural Kingdom Exploration Pavilion
Lodging
Forest Training Center, 2 houses in the forest
15 families
Information
Gang Yunwon, village headman, Okjeon-ri, Bongyang-eup, Jecjeon-si
043) 651-4289, 011-485-4286
homepage : www.okjc.net
How to get there
National Road No. 5 (for Wonju) - Bongyang (Taksajeong) - Taksajeong gas station - Okjeon-ri milepost (lest turn) - Nomok village entrance (about 20 min. from Jecjeon IC)