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Sudong National Tourist Park (수동국민관광지)

Sudong National Tourist Park (수동국민관광지)

15.1Km    2019-07-30

1635, Biryong-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-592-0088

The Songcheon-ri, Unsu-ri, Ipseok-ri, Susan-ri, and Bigeum-ri areas in Sudong-myeon, Namyangju City boast picturesque scenery with refreshing water flowing everywhere, for which the region is also widely known as “Mulgolan,” which means “inside water valley.” Opened in 1983, the park is surrounded by the mountains of Jugeumsan, Seorisan, and Chungnyeongsan. It is a great summer vacation spot with lush forests and clear valleys. The park is also abundant with many varieties of mountain vegetables and fruits including mushrooms, a type of mountain herb called deodeok, balloon flower roots, fatsia shoots, honey, chestnuts, and pine nuts.

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang (징기즈칸 옛고향)

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang (징기즈칸 옛고향)

15.2Km    2024-02-27

1626 Biryong-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-592-8801

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang is a restaurant that serves Mongolian-style lamb dishes along with Korean dishes. Their signature dish, Khan jeongsik (Mongolian-style set menu), features suyuk (boiled lamb slices), galbi, mandu, and hotteok (griddlecake with sugar filling), all of which are also available as individual items. They also offer Korean dishes like sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap) and haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake) for those who prefer alternatives to lamb. Additionally, they run a café as well.

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 들국화전시회)

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 들국화전시회)

15.3Km    2023-09-14

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

During the Chrysanthemum Exhibtion of the Garden of Morning Calm, visitors can enjoy 35 types of chrysanthemums. The Garden of Morning Calm makes a perfect outing for families to soak in the fall ambience and romance.

Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival (에덴벚꽃길 벚꽃축제)

Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival (에덴벚꽃길 벚꽃축제)

15.3Km    2024-04-01

139 Edenbeotkkot-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-0025

The Eden Cherry Blossom Road Festival satisfies the five senses of youngsters by enjoying not only the cherry blossom tunnel, but also stage performances of classical and popular songs, a handmade flea market, local specialties in Gapyeong, and colorful food.

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

15.3Km    2024-02-27

212-5 Chungnyeongsan-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-553-8200

Banktree Garden, a meat specialty restaurant in Namyangju, offers a variety of meat dishes including pork, chicken, and duck. Their signature dishes are hwangto gama samgyeopsal (clay-baked pork belly), which is pork belly grilled in an clay kiln, and neungi ori hanbang baeksuk (whole duck soup with shingled hedgehog and medicinal herbs), a slow-cooked duck dish prepared in a broth infused with fifteen different medicinal herbs.

Jomurakgyegok Valley (조무락계곡)

15.4Km    2020-02-05

Jomurakgol-gil, Buk-myeon Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-8830

Jomurakgyegok Valley's river flows between Seongnyongsan Mountain, Jeongmok-ri, Buk-myeon and Jungbong Peak of Hwaaksan Mountain in Buk-myeon.
The water runoff from the two mountains flows into Jomurakgol Valley. Jomurakgyegok Valley and Domacheon Stream (from Sampal-gyo Bridge and Kookmangbong Peak) flow into Gapyeongcheon Stream.
The valley's name means to watch birds sing and dance, and calls to mind the phrase 'Jomuljomul,' which means the shape of touching something with small hands.

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

15.7Km    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.

The Stay Hotel (더 스테이호텔)

The Stay Hotel (더 스테이호텔)

15.8Km    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.

Gapyeong Station (가평역)

Gapyeong Station (가평역)

16.0Km    2022-05-23

13-42, Munhwa-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Gapyeong Station began operations upon the opening of the Gyeongchun Line on July 25, 1939. The station was damaged during the Korean War and restored on June 12, 1957. The double-tracked Gyeongchun Line was opened on December 21, 2010. The ITX-Cheongchun Train, which includes Gapyeong Station as one of its stops, began operations on February 28, 2012 and travels along the Gyeongchun Line.

Gapyeong's name was given by King Gyeongdeok of the Unified Silla Period to describe the region's natural beauty. Gapyeong and its tourist attractions, Nami Island in particular, grew in popularity after being featured in the Korean drama "Winter Sonata (2003)."

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

16.4Km    2021-08-13

64, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-0228

Located on Jaraseom Island, Nine Forest Ewhawon was renewed in 2015. The garden spans over an area of 33,000 square meters with a 1,090 square meter butterfly ecology center, making it the largest butterfly park in the world. The park offers live butterflies and butterfly specimens all year long through the use of a greenhouse. Visitors can look at exhibitions and learn about butterflies and plants with detailed explanations from professional guides. Jaraseom Island also offers camping sites and hosts various festivals.