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Chuncheonho Lake (춘천호)

Chuncheonho Lake (춘천호)

12.9Km    2020-08-15

Owol-ri, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-2211

Chuncheonho Lake was formed as a result of the construction of Chuncheon Dam in February 1965. The area around the dam has been developed into a recreational park with a camping ground, fishing spot, picnic areas, lookout sheds, bungalows, restaurants and other convenience facilities.

The Chuncheon Circular Road lies along Uiamho Lake, and connects Chuncheon Dam with Uiam Dam. It has a fishing site, and a street lined with restaurants serving maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Nearby attractions include a valley, Satgatbong Mountain, and Jibdarigol Recreational Forest.

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 스키장)

13.0Km    2021-01-05

688, Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is the only ski resort that can be reached using the subway and ITX train. To provide a short lift wait time, 6 person speed lifts and premium reservation tickets are available. The slopes are designed for beginners making the resort favorable for everyone.Various security systems ensure safety for both beginners and advanced skiers. Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort's eight out of the ten slopes are designed for beginner to intermediate level and it also has a practice slope for beginners and ski camps.

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 리조트)

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 리조트)

13.0Km    2025-03-16

688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-260-2000

The Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is a multifaceted resort offering more than just ski slopes with diverse courses. It also features the Gangchon Country Club, tailored to highlight the natural mountain terrain. For events like banquets and seminars, the resort offers 222 rooms, a wedding hall, and a reception center, alongside various dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy both relaxation and recreational facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, a fitness center, and a kids' park. The resort also provides scenic walkways and hiking trails for guests to explore and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

Gyereuk (계륵)

Gyereuk (계륵)

14.5Km    2024-12-23

강원특별자치도 춘천시 남산면 김유정로 351

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.

Yonghwasan National Recreational Forest (국립 용화산자연휴양림)

Yonghwasan National Recreational Forest (국립 용화산자연휴양림)

14.7Km    2021-05-08

294, Sayeogol-gil, Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-243-9261

A recreational forest established at the foot of Yonghwasan Mountain (878 m) in Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon Yonghwasan Mountain has been selected one of the best 100 mountains in Korea by the Korea Forest Service and is well-known for the TV program in which BTS members climbed it in 2020. Yonghwasan Recreational Forest is home to needle leaf trees and broadleaf trees, such as pine, oak, birch, and larch, and has a clean atmosphere of the natural environment along with the clear valley. It is equipped with various convenient facilities, such as accommodation, campground, hiking road, trail, and forest park amid healing nature. Yonghwasan Recreational Forest is ideal for not only camping and hiking but also forest leisure and sports activities. It runs Forest Experience Center, which is an indoor forest leisure and sports activity facility that can be used regardless of the weather and season. It provides various experience activities, such as Vertical Slide where visitors will experience falling straight down, Zip Zag where visitors wearing safety equipment will experience a zipline-type ride along the railway, Rope Adventure where visitors will complete a course of a rope and a suspension bridge, and Design Rock Climbing consisting of various difficulty levels. In the open air, there are leisure and sports facilities, such as Artificial Rock Climbing Site, Flying Squirrel (Quick Jump), and Flying in the Forest (Zipline). Besides, it provides the wooden crafts experience and the forest guide program.

Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultural Heritage Museum (가평현암농경유물박물관)

Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultural Heritage Museum (가평현암농경유물박물관)

14.8Km    2022-09-01

13, Seokjangmoru-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-0612

Situated in Buk-myeon, Gyeonggi-do, Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultual Heritage Museum was established by Gyeonggi-do Gapyeong Office of Education. It is situated inside Gapyeongbuk Middle School, making it easy to visit for anyone interested in learning about the wisdom and spirit of Koreans' ancestors as well as the development of Korea's traditional culture. It mainly displays farming relics and is comprised of five halls.

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

14.9Km    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.

Gangchon Rail Park Gyeonggang Railbike (강촌레일파크경강레일바이크)

14.9Km    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. 

Chuncheon Cheongpyeongsa Temple (청평사 (춘천))

15.1Km    2023-05-22

810, Obongsan-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-1095

Cheongpyeongsa Temple is a Buddhist temple with 1,000 years of tradition, located at Obongsan Mountain. Originally established as Baegamseonwon Temple in 973, the temple changed its name several times, went through construction works, and has become the current Cheongpyeongsa Temple. Yi Ja-hyeon, a scholar of the Goryeo period, built a garden here by keeping its natural topography after he left his government post. In this area, there is a pond that was built during the Goryeo period and has preserved its original form. Many cultural heritages have disappeared over the years and during the Korean War as well. The remaining cultural heritages include Hoejeonmun Gate of Cheongpyeongsa Temple (Treasure No. 164), Three-story Stone Pagoda of Cheongpyeongsa Temple (Gangwon-do Cultural Heritage Material No. 8), and Stupa of Yi Ja-hyeon (posthumous epithet: Jillakgong). Cheongpyeongsa Temple’s Hoejeonmun Gate was built instead of Sacheonwangmun Gate (the gate of the Four Guardian Kings) to enlighten people about the transmigration of souls. Cheongpyeongsa Temple bears a myth about a princess and a serpent. The princess suffered a lot from a serpent as she couldn’t get rid of it from her body. Then she came to Cheongpyeongsa Temple and prayed to the Buddha, and she became free from the serpent. Therefore, the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Cheongpyeongsa Temple is also called “Princess Pagoda.” Although the scale of the temple is not large, it is known for its beautiful natural landscape harmonized with artificial structures, such as a pavilion and a pond. Accordingly, the temple area was designated as Scenic Site No. 70. Cheongpyeongsa Temple can also be reached by taking a ferry at the Soyanggang Dam Quay.

Greencamp Youth Hostel (그린캠프유스호스텔)

Greencamp Youth Hostel (그린캠프유스호스텔)

15.7Km    2020-03-26

729-64, Hwaaksan-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-5304

Located only an hour away from Seoul, Greencamp Youth Hostel is surround by nature. Perfect for weekend gateaway, the hostel offers both family and group accomodation.