Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France (피노키오 & 어린왕자 별빛축제) - Area information - Korea travel information

Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France (피노키오 & 어린왕자 별빛축제)

Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France (피노키오 & 어린왕자 별빛축제)

17.8 Km    1034     2021-12-25

1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-584-8200

Pinocchio & Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France is held throughout the Petite France Park with beautiful lighting landscapes at nighttime. Pretty buildings and night streets as well as Christmas trees are decorated with sparkling lights like a fairy tale. Adding a more romantic mood to winter nights, various event like orgel performance & explanation, marionette performance, puppet performance, magic performance, plaster art experience, and wish tree event will be available for visitors to enjoy the festival throughout Petite France.

Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

18.5 Km    22698     2021-01-22

354, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-527-7105

Gwangneung, located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483). The king and queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s with a pavilion standing between the two tombs. Requested by King Sejo on his will, the simple design of the tomb and the surrounding compare to the past tombs saved cost and manpower required to finish the work, which became the model for future royal tomb design. Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. It is famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No. 11).

Jomurakgyegok Valley (조무락계곡)

19.2 Km    29141     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.

Homeplus - Pocheon Songu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 포천송우)

Homeplus - Pocheon Songu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 포천송우)

19.3 Km    0     2024-04-18

9, Solmoru-ro, Soheul-eup, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

19.5 Km    43274     2020-12-18

415, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 스키장)

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 스키장)

19.7 Km    108444     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)

19.7 Km    19770     2024-03-15

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.

Homeplus - Namyangju Jinjeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 남양주진접)

19.7 Km    0     2024-04-23

1447, Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Mansujang (만수장)

Mansujang (만수장)

19.8 Km    5323     2021-09-29

874, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-543-7897

Opened in 1998, Mansujang is located near the beautiful National Arboretum, Gwangneung, and Bonseonsa Temple on the perimeter of Gyeonggi-do. This traditional Chinese restaurant owned by a second-generation Chinese-Korean is a great place to hold family and birthday parties because hearty dishes are served at very reasonable prices.

Café Surround (카페 써라운드)

Café Surround (카페 써라운드)

19.8 Km    0     2024-02-21

73-5 Soraebi-ro 85beon-gil, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Surround is a mountain-view café situated in an elevated area, offering breathtaking views. With large windows allowing natural light to stream in, visitors can leisurely enjoy their coffee and desserts while experiencing a serene atmosphere. The café offers pour-over coffee and an Ethi latte, a richly infused Ethiopian blend with milk, along with a variety of desserts.