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Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

14.4Km    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.

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground (자라섬오토캠핑장)

14.6Km    2023-10-04

60, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8028

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground has been in operation since 2008 with the hosting of the Gapyeong International Camping Caravan Competition. The campground is highly rated as the best campground in the Seoul metropolitan area, offering outstanding natural views of the Bukhangang River, and eco-friendly facilities. Guests can stay in mobile homes, caravans, or at the auto-camping site. Amenities include public cooking areas, restrooms, shower booths, and laundry machines. The campground operates under a reservation basis, accepted over the phone or online. Nearby attractions include Nine Forest Ehwawon, a filming site for the drama "Iris (2009)," and the venue for the Jarasum International Jazz Festival, taking place every October.

Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)

Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)

14.6Km    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.

JARA ISLAND (자라섬)

14.6Km    2024-10-31

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8028

JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, "jara" in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans over 100 meters in diameter. Meanwhile, the west end of the Jarasum Campground is home to Ewhawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jara Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.

Ildong Jaeil Yuhwang Oncheon (일동제일유황온천)

Ildong Jaeil Yuhwang Oncheon (일동제일유황온천)

14.9Km    2025-06-30

1210 Hwadong-ro, Ildong-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do


The Ildong Jaeil Oncheon is situated in the hot springs region of Pocheon-gun. Many visitors from the Seoul and Gyeongin areas come for the high-quality water that comes from the hot springs located 800~1000 meters underground. Visitors to the Ildong hot springs region also enjoy the famous Idong galbi (grilled meat), visit the nearby Baekunsan, Gwangdeoksan, Cheonggyesan, and Unaksan Mountain ranges and also visit Nasan Golf Course and Ildong Lake. The Ildong Jaeil Oncheon’s hot springs water are known to be effective in treating rheumatism, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, neuralgia, women’s diseases, arthritis, and various skin ailments.

Nami Island (남이섬)

15.3Km    2024-10-18

1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-580-8114

Nami Island, with the concept of “Fairy Tale Village and Song Village,” provides various cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and more to give children dreams and hopes, couples' love and memories, and artists a space for creativity. Tourists can enjoy facilities including Song Museum, Picture Book Playground, MICE Center, and various activities such as Charity Train, Story Tour Bus, Bicycle, etc. Restaurants provide delicious food with carefully selected local ingredients and Hotel Jeonggwanru has themed accommodations.

Snow Café (스노우까페)

15.3Km    2022-10-05

1024, Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-5701

An art shop café with the theme of Nami Island's Snowman. Customers can enjoy fresh coffee, gelato, and other varieties.

Nami Island Zip Wire (남이섬 짚와이어)

Nami Island Zip Wire (남이섬 짚와이어)

15.3Km    2022-05-23

1024, Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Nami Island Zip Wire is an eco-friendly leisure facility established by Gapyeong County Office in partnership with Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and Nami Island Inc. It is one of the largest zipline facilities in Asia. Riders start from an 80-meter-high tower and zoom down along a wire cable to Jarasum (640 meters) or Nami Island (940 meters).

Myeongjigyegok Valley (명지계곡)

Myeongjigyegok Valley (명지계곡)

15.4Km    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.

ARTSHOP IMAGINE NAMI[Korea Quality]/이매진나미[한국관광 품질인증]

ARTSHOP IMAGINE NAMI[Korea Quality]/이매진나미[한국관광 품질인증]

15.5Km    2024-07-24

1 , Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9299-2045

Located on Nami Island in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, Imagine Nami is a specialist handmade crafts store. Projecting Nami Island's nature, story - and of course the famous Nami Island snowman! - the store promotes the work of Nami handicraft artists and sells glass ornaments, fabric products, picture design props, ceramic products, and leather and natural stone accessories. The hanok-style exterior exemplifies the charm of Nami Island, and has itself become a photo zone.