A Tranquil Day Trip to Jangseongho Lake and a Taste of Local Comfort Food
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Have you heard of Jangseong, also known as Yellow City?
Inspired by the Hwangnyong River, the city has embraced the color yellow, using it for color branding to establish its identity as Yellow City.
Let me introduce you to the Jangseongho Lake Waterfront Path, marked by a large sign that reads "Yellow City Jangseong."
Jangseongho Lake Waterfront Path
Located at San 3-3, Bongdeok-ri, Jangseong-eup, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
Jangseong is about a 45-minute drive from Gwangju.
On a day with a bright blue sky, I slowly strolled along the Jangseongho Lake Waterfront Path.
The waters of Jangseongho Lake were calm, and as I walked along the wooden deck, the sunlight shining through the leaves created a sparkling effect.
The spacious parking lot was a definite plus, making parking easy.
While it might be a bit challenging on a scorching day due to the lack of shade, I imagine that on a cool day, you could fully enjoy the refreshing atmosphere and beautiful views.
Right in front of the parking lot, there's a Jangseongho Lake Waterfront Path market where you can buy snacks, water, and drinks.
We had already purchased drinks from a cafe on the way, so we didn't stop by.
As soon as we got out of the car, we slowly climbed the stairs next to the market.
Jangseongho Lake was even more beautiful than I remembered, with the water level higher than my previous visit.
The lake mirrored the sky like glass because there was almost no wind, allowing me to fully appreciate the natural scenery.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed.
Admission to the Jangseongho Lake Waterfront Path is free on weekdays!
There is an admission fee of ₩3,000 on weekends and public holidays.
However, admission is free for residents of Jangseong, Yeonggwang, and Gochang counties, those under 18 or over 65, disabled individuals, veterans, and military personnel.
The shimmering sunlight reflected on the gentle waves of the lake was incredibly beautiful, making Jangseongho Lake sparkle.
As you walk along the path, there are sections where the view opens up, and the point where the calmness of the lake meets the forest is breathtaking, making you exclaim, "Wow, beautiful!" throughout the walk.
I felt that the yellow signage was a point of interest that was true to Yellow City.
Although the sunlight became stronger as the day progressed, the wooden deck provided shade, making the walk comfortable.
The colors became more vibrant, and the harmony of green and blue felt sharp and clear, which I loved.
Rather than having spectacular sights, it was a trip that allowed me to turn off the noise of everyday life, talk with my husband while enjoying the peaceful scenery, and match my body and mind at the same pace.
It was a chance to store the moments of scenery in my eyes at Jangseongho Lake Waterfront Path.
After that, we had some Korean beef and rice soup.
Jangseong Usijang (Cattle Market) Rice Soup
As the name suggests, this rice soup restaurant is located right in front of the cattle market.
The side dishes were neat and delicious, especially the kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi). I also grabbed some buchu kimchi (garlic chive kimchi).
There was a self-service side dish corner, making it easy to take as much as you could eat, and utensils were also prepared.
All the rice soups were priced at ₩10,000! We ordered separate pork head rice soup.
The rice comes mixed in with the soup, so if you want the rice served separately, you need to order separate rice soup.
There are plenty of four-person tables, but as it's an old rice soup restaurant right in front of the cattle market, it has been featured on TV several times and tends to have a waiting line on weekends.
Thankfully, the turnover is quick, so the waiting time isn't too long!
The rice usually comes mixed in. Because I can't eat really hot food, I ordered pork head rice soup separately.
The milky broth was filled with plenty of pork head meat. Although it looked clear and light, the deeply simmered broth wasn't overpowering and had almost no gamey smell, which was great.
Adding red pepper paste to the broth gives it a subtle spiciness, and adding salted shrimp adds a subtle sweetness and savory flavor.
I usually like to add red pepper paste, but this time I added salted shrimp and let the meat cool down a bit before dipping it in vinegar-gochujang sauce. Yummy!
The pork head and rice soup at Usijang Rice Soup felt like a great value for money because there were plenty of ingredients and the broth was flavorful! I could see why so many people were drinking during the day.
Despite being a rice soup restaurant in front of the cattle market, Usijang Rice Soup actually serves pork rice soup!
While some reviews mention that it's not recommended for those sensitive to cleanliness, I enjoyed the slightly rough atmosphere and found it worth eating there.
Perhaps it was because I ate the rice soup after taking a walk along the waterfront path, but it tasted even better.
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