Jecheon Food
“To rice boiled in water infused with milk vetch root and shiitake mushrooms, add cooked herbs/vegetables as the main ingredients including milk vetch root, acanthopanax senticosus, and mulberry leaves, and then mix all of this with herbal red pepper paste. That’s how Yakcherak Bibimbap brings us the rich flavor of nature.”
YAKCHERAK: The Joy of Medicinal Vegetables
Restaurants with “Yakcherak” (the Jecheon-si government’s certification) have introduced dishes that contain 11 medicinal herbs as the main ingredients and 4 medicinal spices (Hwanggi soy bean sauce, Danggui red pepper paste, pesto with medicinal herbs, and mulberry leaf salt). Dishes like Yakchaetongbab (medicinal cooked rice with vegetables), Ulguem-tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties with turmeric), and Ssamchae-jeongsik (Korean set menu with vegetables wraps), as well as unique restorative menus are available for tourists at every restaurant.
Hanbang Baeksuk
(oriental medicine whole chicken soup)
A combination of thoroughly boiled soft chicken meat, milk vetch root, and ginseng extracts in a thick and harmonious soup.
Rice with seasoned thistle
Rice with seasoned thistle Tossing soybean sauce into the rice with thistle brings out the vegetable’s unique aroma and mild texture.
Tofu stew
In this local Jecheon cuisine, thick tofu slices are heated with beef, mushrooms, and extra vegetables in a meat broth.
Dotori Mukbap
(acorn jelly in cold broth)
Chewy acorn jelly is put into cold broth, and is then garnished with Kimchi, fried egg, and a chopped & seasoned cucumber, giving the dish a refreshing taste.
Ssampbap Jeongsik
(Korean set menu with vegetable wraps)
Wrap seasoned meat, medicinal herb leaves, and Ssamjang (Korean sauce for Ssam dishes) in greens, and put it into your mouth in one go. Then, the remarkable flavor will amaze you.
Spicy pork back ribs
Pork back ribs, boiled down in a spicy seasoning with medicinal herbs, with an addictive sweet & spicy taste.
Tteokgalbi
(grilled short rib patties)
Minced rib meat from native Korean cattle is roasted on a charcoal fire after being coated with a special seasoning, which leads to exceptional juiciness and flavor.
Sliced raw trout with greens
Sliced raw trout with greens Mix chewy the trout meat with fresh vegetables and seasoning, like when eating bibimbap. The plain flavor of the trout matches well with the sour/sweet seasoning.
Minmul Maeuntang
(freshwater fish stew)
This stew reveals the true plain texture of the white fish, while the soup delivers a spicy & thick flavor.
Jecheon Festivals
JAN.
Frozen Jecheon Festival
The colder the weather gets, the more exciting the representative winter festival of Jecheon becomes. Hologram performances are displayed on a big icy castle that looks like something from a fairy tale, and areas for riding a snow sleigh and an icy bicycle are prepared in the “Play Zone.” A 220-meter long icy floating bridge is opened only during the festival period for visitors to cross to Soonjoo Island at the Uirimji Reservoir, providing a good photo opportunity.
Address
4, Uirim-daero 14-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (areas around Jecheon City and Uirimji Reservoir)
Admission
5,000 won (for the Icy Castle and Soonjoo Island)
APR.
Jecheon Cheongpungho Cherry Blossom Festival
Petals of white cherry blossoms float like snow, and other flowers in diverse colors burst into bloom, completing a grand sight along the Cheongpungho lakeside. Beginning with a parade with cherry blossom, the festival amplifies its joy all over the lake area (special stage, lawn square, and alley theater) through programs including a singing competition, busking, independent musicians concert, puppet show, and street performances.
Address
2048, Cheongpungho-ro Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Cheongpung Culture Village )
Tel
043-645-4998
AUG.
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Since the first festival in 2005, this international film festival has been annually introducing more than 100 music-themed movies and musical performances to the public at Cheongpungho Lake and Jecheon-si. The festival reaches its climax when the “One Summer Night” program starts at sunset on the lakeside stage, allowing the audiences to watch musical films, see artist performances, and experience the lake’s unique atmosphere.
Address
The whole area of Jecheon-si (Megabox Jecheon theater, Cheongpung lakeside stage, Uirimji stage, Jecheon Cultural Center , etc.)
Tel
043-646-2242 / 02-925-2242
Website
www.jimff.org
OCT.
Korean Medicine Bio Fair in Jecheon
A space to see, feel, and learn all about Jecheon’s historical oriental medicine industry. The “Korean Medicine Bio Convergence Hall” displays remarkable oriental medicine products and provides free treatment experiences. In addition to the Yakcherak lunch box tasting, more experience programs and concerts are available at the fair.
Address
Jecheon Oriental Medicine Expo Park and Summer Square (The former dongmyeong elementary school)
Tel
043-647-2695
Website
www.hanbangbiofair.org
Jecheon Hotel
“The hotels stand in spots that look down on the entire Cheongpungho Lake area in a single view, and there’s no time to be bored, because tourist attractions can be found nearby. This private spa resort surrounded by a primeval forest is a gift from nature.”
Address
365, Geumbong-ro Baegun-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Tel
043-649-6000
Website
www.resom.co.kr/forest
9 themes in the Have 9 Healing Spa
Aqua Healing / Eco Healing / Mind Healing / Oriental Medicine Healing /Aroma Beauty Healing / Food Healing / Art Healing / Movement Healing / Children’s Healing
RESOM FOREST
A private healing resort surrounded by a dense primeval forest. Equipped with 200 separate house-type villa rooms and 250 boutique hotel rooms (which will open in 2021), the resort complex also has a trail with pinewood colonies and wild flowers. The “Have 9 Spa” is an experience program that combines naturopathy, oriental-medicinal therapy, and other unique therapies, while the Private Stone Spa and Infinity Pool are the most popular facilities. A private healing resort surrounded by a dense primeval forest. Equipped with 200 separate house-type villa rooms and 250 boutique hotel rooms (which will open in 2021), the resort complex also has a trail with pinewood colonies and wild flowers. The “Have 9 Spa” is an experience program that combines naturopathy, oriental-medicinal therapy, and other unique therapies, while the Private Stone Spa and Infinity Pool are the most popular facilities.
Address
365, Geumbong-ro Baegun-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Tel
043-649-6000
Website
www.resom.co.kr/forest
9 themes in the Have 9 Healing Spa
Aqua Healing / Eco Healing / Mind Healing / Oriental Medicine Healing /Aroma Beauty Healing / Food Healing / Art Healing / Movement Healing / Children’s Healing
Lake Hotel in Cheong Pung Resort
This hotel offers picturesque views of the entire Cheongpungho Lake, including the waterborne art hall and cruise ships. 180 rooms have been prepared, along with an outdoor garden terrace (with barbeque sets) and an indoor swimming pool.
Address
1798, Cheongpungho-ro Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Tel
043-640-7000
Website
www.cheongpungresort.co.kr
Cheongpung Resort Hill House
This accommodation allows guests to enjoy the beauty of Cheongpungho Lake in the shadows of Geumsusan Mountain and Woraksan Mountain. Equipped with mountain/lake views, comfortable rooms, and an oriental medicine sauna, the resort is a good place to take a break and avoid travel fatigue.
Address
1763, Cheongpungho-ro Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Tel
043-640-7100
Website
www.cheongpungresort.co.kr
Club ES Resort
Located on the mid-slope of a mountain that looks down upon Cheongpungho Lake, the resort is reminiscent of the chalets in a small Alpine town. An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by nature is the most remarkable attraction at the hotel.
