A Taste of the Borderland ‘Cheorwon’ (Late Fall & Winter)
Near SeoulTraditionalWellness
How much do you know about Cheorwon? Located along Korea’s divided border, this vast land has been shaped by war, restricted zones, nature, and agriculture. Across the Cheorwon Plain, generations of farmers have cultivated Odae rice, one of the region’s most celebrated products. In late autumn and early winter, after the harvest is complete and the fields fall silent, Cheorwon reveals a very different side of Korea. A Taste of the Borderland follows Odae rice from the land to the table. Explore the plains, visit a local rice mill to see how harvested rice becomes the grain in our bowls, and discover how local rice is transformed through fermentation at a traditional brewery. Taste an Odae rice flower set meal and Neungi Baeksuk filled with rice, and visit a horseradish farm to meet farmers exploring new possibilities for agriculture in this border region. More than a DMZ or food tour, this is a seasonal culinary journey through Cheorwon’s land, agriculture, and people. Experience how the border has shaped the land—and how the land, in turn, shapes what people grow, make, and eat. This tour operates only once a year between late autumn and early winter. The exact date will be announced soon.
13 Hours20 Min.EN / KR / FR
Free 48h Cancellation
All diets available
All tastings included
No tourist traps
What you’ll discover in this tour
The Border: Cheorwon Plain
Based around the Civilian control line, come around this area near the DMZ
Lunch: Odae Flower Rice Pot Meal Set
Taste various of local foods that are rich around this area, most significantly the local Odae rice
Odae Rice Processing Mill
Visit the local rice mill where there is the highest quality environment needed for the best quality grains
Local Brewery: Taste Odae Rice Liquor
Taste some local brewed maekgolli made from fresh rice wine
Dinner: Neungi Mushroom Chicken Soup stuffed with Odae Rice
Have some chicken soup made with the locally sourced rice that warms your soul
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
We can accommodate vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free needs.
Meeting Point
City Hall Station
City Hall Station, Exit 3
Your Guides
Dji-Yon
3+ years experience
Languages: English, Korean, FrenchGuideKorean History
Passionate about Korean Culture, has studied Social and Cultural Anthropology at Strasbourg University and Korean Civilization at Bordeaux University
Veronica Kang
13+ years experience
Languages: English, KoreanFood ExpertKorean History
Korean Food & Culture Anthropologist, Professor at CIEE Seoul program, CEO of Korean Gourmet Hunters. Over 30 years of experience in PR & Marketing in the hospitality industry.
