Course Overview
The Okcheon Geum River Drive follows the winding Geum River through Okcheon-gun for approximately 30 km. Okcheon is the hometown of poet Jeong Ji-yong and famous for its unique terrain shaped by the Geum River, recently gaining social media fame as the "Okmuda Triangle."
From Dunjubong Observatory, you can see terrain shaped like the Korean Peninsula. Jeong Ji-yong's birthplace and literary museum capture the sentiment behind his famous poem "Nostalgia." Don't miss Okcheon's signature dish, Doribaengbaengi (fried freshwater fish).
Section Highlights
Section 1: Okcheon-eup to Jeong Ji-yong Birthplace (approx. 5 km)
Start from the old downtown area to visit the poet's birthplace and literary museum.
Section 2: Birthplace to Dunjubong Observatory (approx. 12 km)
Follow the Geum River toward Annam-myeon. Drive up to the observatory for a view of the Korean Peninsula-shaped terrain.
Section 3: Dunjubong to Geumgang Recreation Area (approx. 13 km)
Descend along the riverside to the Geumgang Recreation Area, where restaurants serve the local specialty Doribaengbaengi.
Driving Tips
- Vehicle access to Dunjubong Observatory is possible but the road is narrow
- Jeong Ji-yong Literary Museum has free admission
- Try Doribaengbaengi at restaurants near Geumgang Recreation Area
- Spring (April-May) adds rapeseed blossoms along the Geum River