Course Overview
This 20 km heritage route explores the historical treasures of Jincheon, a town praised in the old saying "Live in Jincheon, be buried in Yongin." Nongdari is a stone bridge built in the early Goryeo Dynasty, stretching 93.6 m as Korea's longest original stone bridge.
Botapsa Temple's Tongildaetap is a three-story wooden pagoda built entirely without nails, showcasing the pinnacle of traditional Korean architecture. The Jincheon Bell Museum offers insights into Korean temple bell history.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Jincheon-eup to Nongdari (approx. 7 km)
Head from Jincheon-eup to Munbaek-myeon to cross Nongdari over Segeum Stream, feeling a millennium of history underfoot.
Section 2: Nongdari to Bell Museum (approx. 6 km)
Experience the history and sound of Korean temple bells at the museum, with hands-on bell-ringing available.
Section 3: Bell Museum to Botapsa (approx. 7 km)
Pass Yeongok Reservoir and head to Botapsa, where the intricately crafted nail-free wooden pagoda awaits.
Driving Tips
- Free parking near Nongdari
- Bell Museum admission is free (closed Mondays)
- Approximately 20-minute walk from parking to Botapsa
- Try Jincheon's famous rice meal set for lunch