Guryongsa Temple (구룡사)

10.5Km 2022-12-21

500, Guryongsa-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-732-4800

Guryongsa Temple is located 6 kilometers from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. It was believed that Monk Uisang (625-702) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 during the reign of King Munmu. However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of Daeungjeon Hall. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it. There are many buildings such as Daeungjeon Hall, Bogwangnu Pavilion, Samseonggak Pavilion, Simgeomdang Hall and Seolseondang Hall. Daeungjeon Hall has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times.

Chiaksan Guryong Auto Campground (치악산 구룡자동차야영장)

10.8Km 2024-02-16

14 Guryongmaeul-gil, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Located within Chiaksan Mountain in Wonju, Chiaksan Guryong Auto Campground features sites for both auto camping and caravan camping, as well as a collection of small huts for accommodation. In the summer, the nearby valley is open to visitors, providing an opportunity to enjoy swimming in its natural waters. During the fall, the campground offers the experience of camping against the backdrop of Chiaksan Mountain adorned in vibrant autumn colors.

BENIKEA Hotel Munmak (베니키아 호텔 문막)

11.0Km 2019-11-11

9, Wanggeon-ro, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-734-7315

Opened in July 2012, BENIKEA Hotel Munmak is a first class hotel with 66 guest rooms, business rooms, a banquet hall, live music café and other recreational facilities. The hotel is located in an easily accessible area, near Century 21 Golf Country Club, Oak Valley Golf, Ganhyeon National Tourist Site, Chiaksan National Park, Pak Kyongni House, the site of Beopcheonsa Temple and more.

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

11.5Km 2024-03-28

127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-748-4860

Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance. The media facade section is the largest in Korea, using 12 large beam projectors on a natural rock wall. There are also seven large lasers and the fountain shoots water up to 60 meters high in time to music. Night of Light Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October and is free. The show starts at 20:30 and lasts for 50 minutes.

Fioretto (피오레토)

11.5Km 2024-02-16

1F Seongmunan Clubhouse, 431 Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Fioretto is an Italian restaurant located within the Seongmunan CC Clubhouse. The Master Chef brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain and has served as an Executive Chef at prestigious global hotels. Their menu is an ode to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas aged for 48 hours and baked in a brick oven. Additionally, they offer a selection of freshly made pasta, steaks, seafood, delectable desserts, and more.

Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)

11.6Km 2025-03-15

26, Musoijeom 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-740-9900

Chiaksan Mountain has several peaks reaching x_heights of over 1,000 meters, including Namdaebong, Cheonjibong, Hyangnobong, Sambong, and Birobong Peak, the tallest of the peaks at 1,288 meters. Chiaksan National Park, designated in 1984, encompasses a 182.09 ㎢ area with a 14-kilometer trail connecting the peaks from Birobong Peak in the north to Namdaebong Peak in the south.

In addition to these soaring peaks, the park also includes many deep valleys, unique rock formations, waterfalls, and tourist attractions. Some of the more popular destinations are Geumdaegyegok Valley, Taejongdae Rock, Seryeompokpo Falls, and Guryongsa Temple. The park draws in hikers all year round, with bright azaleas in spring, lush forests in summer, vibrant foliage in fall, and a white wonderland in winter.

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

12.5Km 2024-02-16

66 Hyuyangnim-gil, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Chiaksan Recreational Forest is a national recreational facility situated in Chiaksan Mountain. It provides accommodations with capacities ranging from three to ten people. The facility is also equipped with outdoor observatories, walking trails, and hiking trails for nature enthusiasts. Each accommodation unit permits individual barbecues, apart from the Red Clay Room. Additionally, the facility offers a variety of experience programs, including the Guided Chiaksan Forest Tour and woodcraft experience programs, which are available outside the winter season.

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

12.6Km 2024-02-16

546-22 Chiak-ro, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Geumdaegyegok Valley is the most frequented destination for visitors to Chiaksan National Park. Known for its clear and cool waters, which flow gently and are not too deep, it presents an ideal location for summer swimming. However, it's important to note that the valley is only open temporarily during the summer season. Visitors should check the specific opening days in advance to plan their visit accordingly.

Park Hyeonjane Deodeokbap (박현자네더덕밥)

12.7Km 2024-02-23

59 Hoengseong-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-344-1116

Deodeok, a local specialty of Hoengseong, is known for its slightly bitter taste and crunchy texture, making it a premium and healthy ingredient. This restaurant highlights the Park Hyeonjane deodeok bap set menu (deodeok rice set menu), which features deodeok sundae (sundae stuffed with deodeok), yukhoe (beef tartare), and deodeok bulgogi. Additionally, the menu offers dishes like deodeok bulgogi bibimbap and deodeong makgeolli (deodeok unrefined rice wine). To maintain the warmth of the food, dishes are served on hot iron plates. A typical meal concludes with warm nurungji (scorched rice), which is known to refresh and soothe the palate after the spicy flavors, rounding off the dining experience.

Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) (뮤지엄SAN (명상관))

13.5Km 2024-12-12

260, Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-730-9000

Museum SAN (Space Art Nature), hidden in the mountain, was designed by Tadao Ando, a legendary architect known for his minimalistic exposed concrete buildings. The museum opened in May 2013 with the last works of James Turrel, known for his work within the light and space movement. The museum is spread out in a line starting at the trail at the Welcome Center, to the lawn parking lot to the Flower Garden, Water Garden, Main Building, Meditation Hall, Stone Garden, and James Turrell Hall. The four wing-shaped structure of the Main Building is designed using squares, triangles, and circles, reflecting the architect's philosophy of connecting land, sky, and humans. Additionally, the museum runs various experience and educational programs in addition to its permanent and special exhibitions.
Cafe Terrace in the Main Building is the ideal spot to take a rest while enjoying the 360-degree panoramic view of the mountain. At the Meditation Hall near the Stone Garden, you can relax your mind and body with the aroma and singing bowl sounds that fill the hall, while enjoying the beautiful scenery through the curved windows.

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