Myeongjigyegok Valley (명지계곡)

14.7Km 2020-09-15

Jeongmok-ri, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-2114

Myeongjigyegok Valley stretches eastward from the summit of Myeongjisan Mountain (alt. 1,267 m), the second highest mountain in Gyeonggi-do. The entrance to the valley offers several convenient amenities, including restaurants, public restrooms, and accommodations. In the valley itself, clean water powerfully cascades over rocks. Forests line both sides of the valley entrance, and a trail leads to Seungcheonsa Temple. Myeongjipokpo Falls, nearly an hour's walk from the valley entrance, is just 7~8 meters high, but is extremely beautiful in fall.

Statue of Soyanggang Maid (소양강처녀상)

14.7Km 2021-05-07

2675, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

This Soyanggang Maiden Statue stands high between Soyanggang Skywalk and Soyang i(2)gyo Bridge. This statue, representing Korea’s popular song Soyanggang Cheonyeo (maiden), is 12 m high in total, combining 5 m-high base stone and 7 m-high body. If you see it close to, the statue looks very big. The statue depicts a maiden who holds her skirt hem with one hand and reed with the other, and her breast-knot flapping in the wind. The base stone has the inscription of lyrics. The lyrics belong to the song Soyanggang Cheonyeo composed by Ban Ya-wol, who left hit songs, such as Crossing the Teary Pass of Bakdaljae, and Brokenhearted Miari Ridge.

Soyanggang Skywalk (소양강스카이워크)

14.7Km 2024-02-28

2663 Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The Soyanggang Skywalk, extending over the river, spans 174 meters in length, with a transparent glass floor covering 156 meters of its section. At the end of the skywalk, visitors will find a circular plaza and an observatory, renowned for their panoramic views, especially of the sunsets. Additionally, the Ssogarisang sculpture, depicting a leopard mandarin fish, stands on the opposite side of the plaza, drawing in visitors. Water from a fountain flows from this sculpture at fixed intervals, adding to the allure.

Chuncheon Art Gallery (춘천미술관)

14.7Km 2022-10-20

71, Seobudaeseong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-1856

Chuncheon Art Gallery started from a simple exhibition at the Children’s Center in Samcheon-dong in 1995. Thanks to this exhibition and the continued efforts of the Chuncheon Fine Arts Association to make Chuncheon a city of culture and arts, the gallery was able to move and open as a permanent exhibition space. The gallery offers local artists a venue to actively present their works, serving as a stimulant for expanding the popularity of culture and arts and enriching the lives of citizens. The Chuncheon Art Gallery is a relaxing and easily accessible cultural space to enjoy art in the Chucheon area.

Chuncheon Sejong Hotel (춘천세종호텔)

14.9Km 2020-09-09

31, Bonguisan-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-252-1191

Chuncheon Sejong Hotel in Bongui-dong, Chuncheon offers comfortable rooms in a convenient location, being just a five-minute drive from Chuncheon Station and an eight-minute drive from Chuncheon Bus Terminal. The hotel has 63 rooms spread throughout three floors and in two annex buildings. Guests can enjoy the coffee shop and restaurant serving both Korean and Western cuisine. In addition, there are multiple halls and rooms used for various events including conferences, weddings and banquets.

Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)

15.0Km 2024-10-18

1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-8200

Petite France is a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside. Designed with the theme concept, "flowers, stars, and the Little Prince," the village offers experience programs, training facilities, and accommodations. Additional attractions within the village include a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943); Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a French housing exhibition; a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; and many other galleries and shops to experience French culture. The training facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors in rooms that hold four to ten people each.

Gapyeong Italian Village, Pinocchio and Da Vinci (피노키오와 다빈치)

15.0Km 2024-11-07

1063 Hoban-ro Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

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It is a theme park that introduces Italian culture under the themes of 'Pinocchio' and Leonardo da Vinci, the representative Italian fairy tales. The Italian scenes in the drama were actually filmed in Italy and at this location. The Italian village is delicately reproduced to the extent that it is difficult to tell if it is not known. The 10.8 m high statue of Pinocchio standing at the entrance is a photo point. If you go up to the observatory, you can see the back of the statue and the lake in the distance.

Gyereuk (계륵)

15.1Km 2024-12-23

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This restaurant specializes in sutbul dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken) made with native Korean chicken. Here, the sutbul dakgalbi is made with salt-based marinade, enhancing the chicken’s savory flavor even without a sauce. Conveniently located between Chuncheon and Hongcheon, it is an ideal stop if you’re planning to visit both areas.

Myeongjisan County Park (명지산 군립공원)

15.2Km 2021-04-16

Baekdun-ro 650beon-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-0103

Standing at 1,267 meters above sea level, Myeongjisan Mountain is the second highest mountain in Gyeonggi-do after Hwaaksan Mountain. It is a popular destination all year round, as it offers plenty of resting areas with splendid views of the surrounding nature.

In addition, Myeongjigyegok Valley, spanning 30 kilometers, is a great outdoor picnic spot, while the trail from Sangpan-ri to Ikgeun-ri is the most preferred hiking trail on the mountain.

Me-Sense - Chuncheon Seoksa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미센스 춘천석사점)

15.4Km 2024-06-27

87, Gongji-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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