2-Day 1-Night Pyeongchang Mitan Trip: Donggang Boat and Rainbow Trout Fishing Course for the 90,000 Won Range

A 'Slow Mitan Trip' that follows the natural scenery has been introduced in a small mountain village in Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang County, Gangwon-do. Utilizing the natural environment of this village, which has a population of about 1,000 people, the trip is composed of a single course ranging from a slow boat experience passing through the canyons of the Donggang River to an experience of grilling freshly caught rainbow trout over charcoal. In particular, from September to November, a special autumn discount of 50% is applied, making it an economical travel product that can be used starting from 95,750 won per person depending on the conditions.

Slow Boat Trip Passing Through the Steep Cliffs of 'Byeongdae' in the Donggang River

The first day of the trip begins in Jejang Village. The slow boat boarded here is equipped with a motor, allowing travelers to move without the effort of rowing while enjoying the secret scenery of the Donggang River. The boat travels a section of approximately 10.35km starting from Jejang Village and takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. During this process, travelers pass the Gasu-ri riverside of the Donggang River and encounter the 600-year-old Gasu-ri Zelkova tree.

In particular, while traveling by boat, one encounters 'Byeongdae', where the majestic scenery of the Donggang River can be felt most closely. 'Byeongdae' refers to massive, steep rock cliffs, and through the boat, one can experience the scale of this canyon. Additionally, one can encounter spring water areas, which are a phenomenon unique to karst topography. This spring water, which flows underground after rainwater seeps into the mountains, maintains a constant temperature of around 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year, featuring characteristics of being very cool in summer and relatively warm in winter. The boat passes these secret views of the Donggang River and arrives at the entrance of the final destination, Yeongnyeong Cave, concluding the first day's itinerary.

Accommodation at Eoreumchi Village and Charcoal BBQ Party

After finishing the boat trip, travelers stay at Eoreumchi Pension located in Eoreumchi Village. Eoreumchi Pension consists of 4-person and 6-person rooms and is equipped with a spacious living room, bedding, and kitchen facilities capable of cooking. The kitchen is provided with a refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, electric kettle, and tableware.

Dinner is conducted as a 'Full Service Charcoal BBQ' provided by Donggang Restaurant. The composition includes beef, chicken thigh meat, pork belly, black tiger shrimp, sausages, 350g of fresh fish, and wrap vegetables. Since the barbecue time is included in the travel itinerary, travelers can naturally mingle with the villagers. For the next morning's breakfast, dried pollack hangover soup (hwangtae-haejang-guk) containing dried pollack and bean sprouts is provided.

Norugol, a Movie Filming Location, and Rainbow Trout Fishing Experience

On the second day, travelers visit Norugol, which is known as a filming location for the movies 'The King's Warden' and 'Welcome to Dongmakgol'. Here, one can see the thatched houses (neowajip) that served as the background for scenes in the movies, and can taste the potato pancakes (gamjajeon) sold in the village. The following itinerary is the rainbow trout fishing and charcoal grilling experience. Mitan-myeon is a suitable place for rainbow trout farming thanks to the spring water that maintains a constant temperature of around 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Travelers experience catching rainbow trout by casting fishing rods themselves, and then grill the caught fish over charcoal on the spot. The trout grilled over charcoal has no fishy smell and provides a clean, savory texture. The final course of the trip is Cheongoksan Yukbaekmajigi, located at an altitude of 1,250m, where the entire itinerary concludes while admiring the highland scenery.

According to the video, this 'Slow Mitan Trip' was produced in collaboration with Mitan Jumin Co., Ltd., and is available when booking for at least 3 people. Detailed fees and operating details may vary depending on the time of booking.