Gangchon Rail Park Gyeonggang Railbike (강촌레일파크경강레일바이크) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gangchon Rail Park Gyeonggang Railbike (강촌레일파크경강레일바이크)

18.0Km    2024-10-30

57 Seobaek-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Gangchon Rail Park Gyeonggang Railbike is a leisure sport facility located in the area around the previous Gyeonggang Station. The railbike course stretches for 8 kilometers from the old red brick station through forests and across the Bukhangang River before returning to Gyeonggang Station. The full course takes around 1 hour to complete and operates in 1 hour 30 minute intervals. A key point to this railbike is that they offer pet bikes as well, something not found at other railbike locations throughout Korea. 

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

18.0Km    2024-03-20

62-4 Seobaek-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Kyunggang Makguksu is a Korean restaurant specializing in suyuk (boiled pork slices) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Their suyuk (boiled pork slices) is renowned for its chewy yet tender texture, free from any gamey odor. The makguksu, made with 100% buckwheat noodles, is mixed with musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), vegetables, and seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. Additionally, they offer a course menu featuring homemade dubu (bean curd), suyuk, gamja jeon (potato pancake), and makguksu.

The Stay Hotel (더 스테이호텔)

The Stay Hotel (더 스테이호텔)

18.0Km    2024-12-20

73 , Bonap-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-5711

The Stay Hotel in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do is in a peaceful spot where Gapyeongcheon Stream meets the Bukhangang River, with Mount Bonapsan behind it. Local facilities such as Gapyeong-gun Office, Gapyeong Market, Gapyeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line and Gapyeong Bus Terminal are all within a convenient 2km radius. Jara Island, where the annual Jarasum Jazz Festival is held, is 4 minutes by car, while Chuncheon Nami Island is a 10-minute drive away.

Saruru Farm (사르르목장)

Saruru Farm (사르르목장)

18.1Km    2024-02-08

130 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Saruru Farm is a café known for its bright and neat atmosphere, with large windows providing views of rice fields and farms. The café's signature menu items include homemade soft ice cream made from Pocheon ranch's fresh milk and homemade kaymak. They also offer unique ice cream topped with Korean-style toppings like konggomul (roasted soybean powder).

Ssunil Garden (썬일가든)

18.2Km    2024-02-19

358 Unakcheonggye-ro, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
031-585-0095

Ssunil Garden is a restaurant known for its traditional Korean hand-made set menu, offering an array of side dishes along with freshly grown ssamchaeso (vegetables for wraps). The menu features yuginong ssambap (organic leaf wraps and rice), which is perfectly paired with the spicy and savory jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork). Additionally, the set menu includes jat dubu (pine nut bean curd), saengseon gui (grilled fish), soup, and gamasot bap (rice cooked in cast-iron pot). Their yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) and ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) are highly recommended. Due to its early opening hours, the restaurant also serves breakfast.

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

18.3Km    2024-10-18

14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-7788

The railbike tour departing from Gapyeong Rail Park passes through Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge, Bukhanggang Iron Bridge and Zelkova Tree Tunnel before turning back to Gapyeong Rail Park. This route is featured in the Korean film "The Letter (1997)," and thus loved by both couples and photographers looking to capture some beautiful scenes along the old railroad track. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful river view while getting some light exercise with loved ones.

Jade Garden (제이드가든)

18.7Km    2022-12-22

80, Haetgol-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-260-8300

Jade Garden is an exotic arboretum established with the theme of “small Europe in the forest.” It was built on an area of 163,500 m2 by keeping its natural topography and establishing 24 themed gardens. This European-style arboretum comprises Italy’s Tuscan-style Visitor Center at the entrance, English Border Garden, and Italian Wedding Garden built with Italian style of garden and waterway. It also has three walking paths -Namunaeum-gil, Danpungnamu-gil, Supsokbaram-gil. Namunaeum-gil in the middle of the arboretum is paved with woodchips and has good accessibility to the theme gardens. Danpungnamu-gil located at a high ground is a quiet trail, while Supsokbaram-gil is surrounded by thick trees and an ideal walking path in the summer season. Each walking path requires 40 to 60 min each way, and they are connected in the middle of the trails. Each path begins from the Visitor Center and ends at the White Garden or Sky Garden at the top of the arboretum. Visitors can take a rest at a cafe, restaurant, and souvenir shop. The nighttime operation is available depending on the season, and the shuttle bus runs between Gulbongsan Station of the Gyeongchun Line and the Arboretum.

Chuncheon Lake192(춘천 레이크192)

Chuncheon Lake192(춘천 레이크192)

18.8Km    2024-12-12

555 Gail-gil Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

A place where even time takes a break
It is a pension located in a place where mountain peaks with gradation of light and shade like ink paintings and the scenery of the lake that reflects the forest below are in harmony. A modern building that stands out in nature is the 'House to the Lake', which won the 2009 Korea Architecture Award. Let's take a picture with a photo card while touring the place where the BTS members ate or stayed while filming ‘In the SOOP BTS ver.’ in Chuncheon, such as a large grassy yard, outbuilding, and accommodation.

Jojongcheongyegok Valley (조종천계곡)

19.2Km    2024-03-20

Sinha-ri, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jojongcheongyegok Valley, known as the second-largest stream in Gapyeong, is a prime destination for water activities due to its wide expanse and plentiful water flow. The clarity and cleanliness of the water make it an excellent spot for fishing and gathering aquatic life like freshwater snails. Along the Jojongcheon Stream, within the mountain lodge tourist area, there are various accommodation options available. These include rental cottages, caravans, and auto campgrounds, offering convenient and diverse lodging choices for visitors looking to stay in the area.

Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)

Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)

19.3Km    2024-09-11

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-458-3315

The Han River Walk is a walking event that takes place at various locations along the Hangang River, including Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong-gun, and Jara Island in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do; Soyanggang River in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon State; Binaeseom Island in Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do; and Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. Participants can expect to enjoy light exercise in beautiful natural settings, as well as earn a completion medal. In addition to walking, the festival dates will feature a range of additional events for a lively environment.