[Jecheon] Tourist Taxi Tour Core Course (8 hours)

I'd like to introduce you to Jecheon, where you can take in the beautiful nature and history of Korea at a glance.

Jecheon is located within an hour by KTX from Seoul and about 2 hours by express bus, making it a popular destination for foreign tourists traveling in Korea as it is situated in the northern part of Chungcheongbuk-do.

Today, I would like to recommend the 'Tourist Taxi Tour', which allows you to privately explore Jecheon’s main attractions according to your desired schedule.

From historical sites like Birongdam Reservoir and Baeron Holy Ground to a Cheongpung Ferry cruise, enjoy the charm of Jecheon at your own pace with this customized tour!

Reason for Recommendation

• Conveniently accessible from Seoul by KTX and express bus, Jecheon is located in Chungcheongbuk-do, the central region of Korea, and is a popular city among both Korean and foreign tourists for its beautiful nature and various attractions.
• Jecheon's key courses include popular emerging attractions such as the Biryongdam Reservoir and Baeron Holy Ground, the birthplace of Korean Catholicism. On a clear day, we strongly recommend a cruise on Chungju Lake departing from Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru!
• This tour is tailored to individuals, allowing you to comfortably explore various Jecheon attractions at your own pace and style for 8 hours, and you can add unique experiences like a cruise.
• When using the Jecheon tourism taxi, you can receive discounts at various Jecheon attractions such as Cheongpung Lake Cable Car, Uirimji History Museum, and Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex.
• This private taxi tour, operated on a small scale, is an ideal choice for enjoying a free and leisurely trip with family, friends, or couples. You can spend relaxed and free time by adjusting your schedule as you wish, without traveling with strangers.
• A friendly and attentive driver who knows Jecheon well will accompany you, recommending Jecheon's best restaurants and hidden spots. You can enjoy a flexible trip that can be quickly adjusted if there are any changes in the schedule.

Course Introduction

• Recommended Course: Biryongdam Reservoir → Baeron Holy Ground → Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex → Chungju Lake Cruise Cheongpung Ferry
• Operating Time: 8 hours
• You can change to the desired course within the operating time.

Biryongdam Reservoir
Biryongdam Reservoir, which gained fame on social media for the castle-shaped structure reflected in the lake, is a new hot spot enjoyed by people of all ages. You can walk around the reservoir while trekking for about an hour.

Baeron Holy Ground
A holy site of the Roman Catholic Church in South Korea, the village valley is said to resemble the ‘bottom of a boat,’ hence the name 'Baeron.' Baeron Holy Ground, which was also the location of the first modern educational institution in Korea, Baeron Holy Ground, is one of the holy sites where you can feel the history of Korean Catholicism.

Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex
The Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex is a small folk village created by relocating the remnants of residents whose homes were submerged due to the construction of the Chungju Dam. You can encounter numerous cultural assets and living artifacts from the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties. It is a place that impresses visitors as it reflects the lives of the locals who once lived in the area now known as Cheongpung Lake.

Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru
Cheongpung Naru is the departure and arrival point for cruises on Cheongpung Lake, with a pier established in 1984. It's a beloved destination for many travelers who enjoy leisurely cruises on Cheongpung Lake.

Special Experience Price for Tourist Taxi Passengers

*If you visit a tourist attraction ticket office with a taxi driver, you can receive a discount.

Tour Information

• Number of passengers: Up to 4
  • Can accommodate 2 20-inch suitcases
  • One Carnival vehicle available (up to 6 people, can accommodate 2 pieces of 20-inch luggage), if you wish to use the Carnival vehicle, please contact help@creatrip.com.
• Available language: English (using a translator)
• Included: Vehicle usage fee, fuel cost
• Not included: Guide, travel insurance, personal expenses, personal meals, entrance fees to tourist attractions, parking fees, toll fees, additional hourly charge (20,000 won, payable on site)
• Vehicle: Mid-size sedan

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Visit Review

Today, I'm planning to use the 'Jecheon Tourism Taxi Tour'.

The editor plans to arrive in Jecheon the day before the reservation date and use the hotel, so when booking, they entered the departure point as 'hotel address'.

I received a confirmation email with the taxi driver's information, reservation time, and meeting place the day before the reservation date.

The taxi arrived on time for the meeting!

The editor planned the schedule in advance to match the 8-hour workday.

If you would like to add a restaurant or cafe during the tour, we plan to change the schedule flexibly.

The taxi is a mid-sized sedan that can accommodate up to 4 passengers.

The taxi interior was very clean and comfortable.

It's convenient to travel privately with family and friends, not strangers.

The editor booked the 'Core Course (8 hours)' and decided to proceed with the tour as recommended.

'Core Course (8 hours)' includes 'Biryongdam Reservoir', the birthplace of Korean Catholicism 'Baeron Holy Ground', the 'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex' filled with Korean history, and the 'Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru' where you can enjoy beautiful nature. You can visit the hottest rising spots in Jecheon.

Also, you can freely add the place you want within 8 hours, so I plan to go to a delicious restaurant or cafe in the middle.

We visited the 'Biryongdam Reservoir' as the first destination.

It's very convenient because you can take only simple luggage and leave the big luggage in the taxi!

The travel time from the hotel near Jecheon Station to 'Biryongdam Reservoir' was approximately 20 minutes.

We decided to accompany the driver to the entrance of 'Biryongdam Reservoir'.

When we arrived at the destination, it was cloudy and it could rain, but the driver said not to worry because he had prepared extra umbrellas in the taxi.

The taxi driver was very kind and considerate.

At the entrance, I looked at the map with the driver to determine the best boarding point.

We decided to meet at the parking lot with the photo spot at the end of the walking trail, not the one we had parked at.

I climbed up the hill from the entrance and arrived at 'Biryongdam Reservoir'!

The clear water of the lake, the beautifully spread-out nature, and the pretty castle sculptures reflected in the lake catch your eye.

This place is a walking path where Jecheon citizens often come day and night with the lights on at night.

I first trekked along the walking path near the fortress sculpture.

There is a viewpoint rest area where you can relax on the walking trail, and you can see ducks playing on the lake, which is healing.

I crossed over to the opposite trail at the halfway point.

I visited in the fall and not only the reservoir but also the surrounding roads were beautifully colored with autumn leaves.

The reservoir is so beautiful that it seems like it will boast beautiful scenery regardless of the season.

I took a pretty picture with the castle-like structure at the photo zone.

It took about 50 minutes to walk around following the trail at 'Biryongdam Reservoir'.

Finished the walk and moved to the parking lot, where I had arranged to meet the driver, and got into the taxi.

Next, we moved to 'Baeron Holy Ground'.

We traveled to 'Baeron Holy Ground' while enjoying the view of Jecheon through the window.

Jecheon has limited public transportation options, which can cause inconvenience when traveling, but using a taxi tour definitely shortened travel time and was very convenient.

Arrived at 'Baeron Holy Ground'.

It took about 25 minutes from 'Birongdam Reservoir' to 'Baeron Holy Ground'.

The driver said he would wait around the taxi until the editor's tour was over.

Baeron Holy Ground, a Catholic holy site, is not only religiously significant but is also renowned for its excellent landscaping, making it a popular spot for viewing autumn in Korea.

The taxi driver mentioned beforehand that 'Baeron Holy Ground' is the best place to see colorful autumn leaves, and seeing the view, I understood why.

In addition, 'Baeron Holy Ground' is home to Korea's first Catholic seminary and is a sacred site for Catholics, which is why many tourists from other regions come to attend Mass.

The driver, who knew Jecheon well, provided a preliminary explanation of the destinations, making it convenient to tour!

In addition, the caves and seminary sites where people hid during the persecutions in the 1800s have been recreated.

It seemed like a tourist destination that would be even more interesting if you come with a good understanding of Korean historical background and the religious background of Catholicism in advance.

This place felt like an escape from the mundane world and brought a sense of peace to my heart.

The total sightseeing time for 'Baeron Holy Ground' was 1 hour and 15 minutes.

If you want an explanation from a professional cultural tourism interpreter, you can visit the tourist information center within BaeRonSeongJi! (Not possible during existing reservation-based explanations)

If city people need a place to rest, I recommend this destination!

We first traveled for 40 minutes to get to a restaurant close to 'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex'.

And the driver recommended a delicious Korean restaurant.

*Apple Tree House: Chungbuk Jecheon-si Cheongpung-myeon Bibong-gil 2

The editor came to 'Apple Tree House', famous for Jecheon hot pot and stew restaurants.

We ordered 'Soft Tofu Mushroom Stew', and it was plentiful, the seasoning was mild, and it was delicious!

After finishing the meal, we moved to the third tourist attraction, 'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex'.

You might have to pay a toll on the way, so the driver took a route with no tolls.

If there are any tolls, you will need to pay them on site.

The travel time from the restaurant 'Apple Tree House' to 'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex' is approximately 10 minutes.

'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex' requires purchasing an admission ticket to enter.

Admission tickets are not included in the Jecheon sightseeing taxi tour and must be paid for separately on-site.

You can get a discount on tickets when you visit the ticket office with a tour taxi driver!

Thanks to the driver, we were able to purchase admission tickets at a 50% discounted price of 1,500 won per person from the regular (adult) price of 3,000 won, which was great.

'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex' allows you to explore Korea's cultural assets.

The editor tried taking pictures with colorful cultural properties.

There is an artifact exhibition hall where you can view various artifacts.

Additionally, you can closely observe the lifestyle and houses of old Koreans, giving you a sense of what life was like back then.

You can experience traditional Korean games, so it's fun to visit with family!

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cheongpung Lake at the photo zone.

It's amazing that there's even a telescope, so you can take a closer look.

I took a commemorative photo with the beautiful view of Cheongpung Lake in the background.

'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex' is a place where you can experience the beauty of Korean traditional culture and nature all in one spot.

The total sightseeing time here was about 1 hour.

Now let's move to 'Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru'.

'Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru' is right next to 'Cheongpung Cultural Assets Complex'.

'Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru' is a place where advance reservations are possible, but the editor bought round-trip tickets on the spot.

You need to bring your passport because they check IDs here!

The last cruise time on weekdays is at 3 PM, and on weekends it's at 3:50 PM, so if you definitely want to board the cruise, plan your tour route considering the cruise schedule.

Because the cruise ship departs on time, we recommend arriving 15-30 minutes before your desired boarding time.

The editor visited on the weekend and purchased the last time ticket at 3:50 PM.

I arrived at the pier 15 minutes before boarding time to purchase tickets and fill out the boarding report.

There is a rest area and a restaurant at the dock.

Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Cheongpung Lake, Geumsusan Mountain, and Danyang Eight Sceneries while cruising!

The scenery on the course to Danyang is very beautiful.

It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes for a round trip to Danyang.

I highly recommend 'Chungju Lake Cruise Cheongpung Ferry' on a clear day.

After all the schedules were finished, we moved to the last stop, 'Jecheon Station', to return to Seoul.

It took 30 minutes from 'Chungjuho Cruise Cheongpung Naru' to 'Jecheon Station'.

The tour took 8 hours from start to finish.

We said goodbye to the driver who provided a comfortable drive and a friendly smile for 8 hours.

'Jecheon Tourist Taxi Tour' was very convenient because I could comfortably leave my luggage in the taxi and freely plan the course as I wanted.

Also, thanks to the driver's kind explanation and recommendations, we were able to resolve unexpected situations without any issues.

If you want to escape the noisy city and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Korea, we highly recommend the 'Jecheon Tourist Taxi Tour'!

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