Comfortable shoes Water and light snacks Sun and rain protection: Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a small umbrella. Camera or phone with a good camera: The scenery and historic sites are very photogenic.

If you’re looking to combine a spiritual journey with beautiful nature, head to Baeron Holy Ground, located between Jecheon and Wonju. This historic site played a key role in the early spread of Catholicism in Korea. You can visit the gravesite of Fr. Thomas Choe Yang-eop, the Martyr Hwang Sa-yeong Memorial Tower, and see where Korea’s first theological school once stood.