Visit Korea Special VIP Tour [Day 3-3]

Dakgalbi, this marinated chicken in gochujang is a signature dish originated from Chuncheon, capital of Gangwon Province.

 

Our bus arrived in front of Dakgalbi restaurant.

It's just 5 minutes bus ride from Gangchon station.

Yeotteo Sutbul Dakgalbi
(옛터 = name of the place 솣불 = charcoal 닭갈비 = chicken rib).

After railbiking and knowing that we're going to eat Chuncheon Dalkgalbi made me feeling hungrier than it should be. 

 

Photos of celebrities and signatures were hanging at 

the entrance and every corners of the restaurant.

 

Pots of charcoal and container of marinated chicken.


Besides Chuncheon dakgalbi, there are others dishes such as Chuncheon Makguksu. 

 

 Didn't expect to see grill and charcoal on the table because...

 I was expecting to see dakgalbi, tteok, cabbage, sweet potato and

onions inside giant pan (철판 닭갈비) like what I'd before in Chuncheon.

 

 

This table setting looked like when we ate Black pork BBQ (흑돼지 삼겹살) 

in Jeju because kimchi, macaroni salad, lettuce, chive, garlic, onion, 

and ssam sauce were occupied 80% of the table.
 

 200 gr Charcoal grilled dakgalbi (솣불 닭갈비) - ₩12,000/person.

It said that dakgalbi appeared after the late 1960s as an inexpensive anju (food that is eaten while drinking) in small taverns, on the outskirts of the city to replace the comparatively expensive gui dishes which are grilled over charcoal. It is also known as "commoners' galbi" or "university student's galbi" because this popular dish was more affordable and and served in big portion.

 

The original Grilled Chuncheon Dakgalbi (솣불 닭갈비).

Presently, most of the restaurants selling stir-fried dakgalbi because it took longer cooking time for grilling dakgalbi. 

Thanks to VIP Tour that we got the chance to taste this authentic Chuncheon Dakgalbi. Fell in love with this original grilled dakgalbi. But maybe because it's only dakgalbi without vegetables and other ingredients, the portion seemed a bit smaller for 5 person.

Kim eonni also ordered non-spicy dakgalbi marinated with 

fruit and soy sauce (궁증닭갈비) for Nat.

 

 

I bet nobody can resist this yummy dakgalbi... Aaahhh!!!

I love the tenderness and juiciness of every pieces of this grilled dalkgalbi. Btw, although it's called chicken rib, but it's actually boneless tenders. You can eat it on its own, with rice or ssam style by wrapping it in lettuce with others banchan.

Chuncheon Makguksu - ₩7,000.

Makguksu (춘천 막국수) is another specialties of Chuncheon. It's buckwheat noodles served in cold broth with seasoning on top.

The owner gave us 2 bottles of Pepsi and Cider (칠성) as service, but we returned them because we prefer our makgeolli more than carbonated drinks.

Remember to try either one of Chuncheon Dakgalbi when you're there. If you've tried both, which version you prefer most? Grilled or stir-fried dakgalbi?

Website: www.bestdakgalbi.com

Add: 337-2 Gangchon-ri, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Phone:+82 33-261-8815

This trip is made possible by VisitKorea organised by Korea  Tourism Organization. 

   

Visit Korea Special VIP Tour [Day 3-2]

After 3 buses arrived at Gimyujeong carpark, we walked to the Rail Park...

Entrance to Gimyujeong Rail Park.

Wefie with Sera eonni... Kimchi~!^^

Big novel books from different writers decorating this Rail Park.

 

 

You can find novel '동백꽃' (The Camellias) by Korean novelist 

Kim Yu-jeong (김유정) because Gimyujeong station was named after him.

Gim Yu Jeong House of Literature which is about 5 minutes walk from the station

has a memorial exhibition hall, walking path, and hiking trail. 

 

 4-seaters rail-bikes lining up on this old train track.

Nice and beautifully decorated Railpark Station.

  

 Kim eonni with her pretty trademark smile.

 

Everyone busy to snap photos and not forgetting 

taking group photos outside the cafe with the statue.

VIP Tour participants and Sera eonni.

Perfect group photo taken by Mr. Jeon Han (Source: Korea.net).

2-seater bike KRW25,000 | 4-seater bike KRW 35,000

VIP Tour participants with Sera eonni (KTO), Ms. Hana Lee and Mr. Jeon Han from Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism and tour guides occupied five of 4-seater rail bikes.

The staff gave some briefing on safety precautions before 

we start to pedal for about 40 minutes on the track.

 Starting was totally effortless. It's downhill so pedaling is not required,

the bike will automatically sliding down itself!

 

Wow, It's like riding roller coaster, just that it's a bit slower 

and luckily no deadly sharp turns! :P

 

Enjoying view of gorgeous golden wheat field.

  

Maintaining some distance with the bike in front of us 

before entering dark tunnel.

천천히 주세요 Japanese team~! 

Wow... they're just right behind us!

The train carrying the bikes from Ganchon back to Gimyuejeong station.

It stopped there because 2 tracks combined to 1 track. He might need to wait until the other track to clear before he could take over the other track back to the station.

We're at old Geum Yeon Gu Station (금연구역) track
of Mugunghwa train that traveled this route for 70 years.

~*~*~*~ Entering milky way tunnel with slow romantic music ~*~*~*~

 (check the video below)

 Nice scenery of stream flowing to Bukhangang River.

Omo! We're now pedaling at the cliff of the mountain!!!

 

The distance was so close... only about half a meter flat surface from the barrier.

But you don't need to worry as long as you put on your safety belt

  and always keep good distance from the bike in front and behind you.

Just relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape~!^^

Entered the last tunnel with disco lights and trot song 

before parking our rail bike at the resting point.

Restrooms in between Gimyujeong and Gangchon Station.

   

Finally we could rest our legs ;P

Stalls selling foods, drinks and snacks. 

Resting time is about 10 minutes, you can enjoy the scenery, buy something to munch or go to the restroom before the train take us to Gangchon station.  

I just busy to take photos while resting at the platform sandwiched between Bukhangang River and waterfall.

Suddenly red jacket Ahjussi asked me to snap photo for him.

Actually he looked like an actor, but at that time I couldn't recall his name or drama.

Does he look like Kang Nam Gil (강남길) in drama 'Super Daddy Yeol'?

Love these few photos shot by him.

Mr. Jeon Han busy capturing photos for an article

'Korea inspires global power bloggers'

  

Time to enjoy what Bukhanggang has to offer...

while sitting on the open top scenic train to bring us to Gangchon station.

We chose to sit on the front carriage as it's open top and no obstruction. But, when I went with my family, it's snowing quite heavy, so we'd to sit inside the carriage with covered top.

Fantastic panoramic view of mountains and river.

 

Definitely memorable trip for all of us!

 

 Random photos with RailPark scenic train.

You can purchase your photo on the photo booth.

Rail Park - Gangchon Station.

Website: www.railpark.co.kr

Add: 강원도 춘천시 신동면 김유정로 1385.

Direction: Gimyujeong Station (Gyeongchun Line).

 

If you have time and want something more adventurous, 

you should continue with Go Kart racing or ATV ride along the river.

Kim eonni told us that previously Gangchon was popular site for overnight trips for students and team building or training. And after rail park began its operation, Gangchon once again become a popular day trip attraction because of its natural scenery and various leisure activities for everyone. Perfect for day trip out from Seoul especially it's so convenience to travel by ITX.

Our buses were waiting for us in front of the Gangchon station to bring us to famous Dalkgalbi restaurant for lunch before heading back to Seoul.


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This trip is made possible by VisitKorea organised by Korea  Tourism Organization.