Gongjicheon Recreation Area (공지천유원지)

17.8 Km 3 2021-04-28

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The area of Gongjicheon Stream connected to the Bukhangang River is a shelter in the middle of Chuncheon City. This recreation area comprises various facilities along both sides of the Gongjicheon Stream, including Gongjicheon Sculpture Park, Uiam Park, Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War, inline skating rink, outdoor stage, and fountain. Visitors can cross the water easily through the Gongjicheon Bridge and the lower pedestrian bridge. The waterside trail and the bike path are popular among citizens with the seasonal scenic view. In particular, cherry blossom attracts many visitors in spring. There is a bicycle rental stand nearby the stream. It is recommended to enjoy biking around the Gongjicheon Stream or along the Uiamho Bike Path. Another interesting ride is a pedal boat with which visitors can create a romantic memory with a splendid scenery of the Gongjicheon Stream.

Gongjicheon Sculpture Park (공지천 조각공원)

18.0 Km 13892 2023-07-12

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

Originally named Gongji Park, the park is located near Gongjicheon Stream and has been decorated with sculptures since 1997. Twenty-nine pieces are displayed and a water clock was installed in 2001. Gongjicheon Resort is located nearby the park with an outdoor stage and fountain. Water sports such as boat-riding can be enjoyed on the lake. The lake and the fountain are great locations to spend time with family and friends. Every year diverse cultural art events such as the Spring Art Performance as well as the Soyangjae Chuncheon Poetry Recital take place in the park and Gongjicheon area. A Children’s Center and War Memorial are also located nearby.

The Jackson9s Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더잭슨나인스호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.1 Km 0 2022-03-31

193, Jungang-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-253-0000

Located at Gongjicheon Sageori in Chuncheon, The Jackson9s Hotel is a large-scale hotel with four underground and sixteen ground floors. With the Gongjicheon Stream and Uiamho Lake at a very close distance, just staying at the hotel will let you feel why Chuncheon is a lake city. More than its 390 guest rooms are categorized into nine types, from standard double to premier suite. Every room except family ondol (underfloor heating) has a queen size bed that guarantees your comfortable sleep. Large windows in the standard double, standard twin, superior double, or superior twin rooms show the mountains and waters of Chuncheon; a jacuzzi suite or premier suite room has a whirlpool bath at the outdoor terrace, letting you take a balmy rest. The hotel has a variety of facilities that will satisfy your needs, including THE KING CAFE, where you can have coffee while watching the flowing water of the Gongjicheon Stream, THE MONGSANG DE (2F), a place where kids and adults can have fun together and a bar that sells wine and whiskey, JACKSON SAUNA where you can induce perspiration, and a convenience store.

Chuncheon Folk Flea Market (Fifth-day Market) (춘천 풍물시장 / 풍물장 (2, 7일))

18.2 Km 27516 2022-01-19

2352-21, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-253-5814

Chuncheon Folk Flea Market, which is 5 min walk from Namchuncheon Station, is located below the Gyeongchun Line railway bridge connecting Namchuncheon Station with Chuncheon Station. The market was originally built over the covered Yaksacheon Stream, but with the ecosystem restoration project of the Yaksacheon Stream, the market was relocated to the current position at the end of 2010. It covers a distance of about 700 m and is packed with some 140 stores. It also holds its fifth-day market (opened every five days on dates of the month whose last digit is the 2nd or 7th). On the opening days of the fifth-day market, it is filled with various kinds of street stalls selling farming products, fresh fish and seafood, snacks, and miscellaneous goods. Visitors can also try diverse dishes, including Gangwon-do’s local dishes such as buckwheat pancake, buckwheat crepes, and red chili paste pancake, and other dishes such as spicy stir-fried chicken, raw meat dish, and noodle soup. The nighttime market opens Friday to Sunday from spring to autumn.

E-Mart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 춘천)

18.2 Km 0 2024-04-22

2353, Gyeongchun-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

18.2 Km 36967 2024-03-22

226-57 Darakjae-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park is designed to resemble a local festival taking place in a small Swiss village. The village features buildings and landscapes one might expect to see in Switzerland. Visitors can expect to enjoy a range of traditional Swiss experiences, from trying on traditional clothing to listening to music and enjoying traditional foods.

Jipdarigol Recreational Forest (집다리골자연휴양림)

18.3 Km 17198 2021-04-20

130, Hwaakjiam 1-gil, Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-248-6716

This recreational forest, famous for its clear water and broad-leaved virgin forest, is located at the foot of the Hwaaksan Mountain (1,468 m). The name of Jipdarigol has an amusing legend behind it: a young woman and a man, living on the different sides of a large valley, fell in love with each other and made a straw bridge (“jipdari”) to meet each other. Jipdarigol Recreational Forest of today is a popular destination for summer and fall, thanks to its wonderful valley and beautiful forest. The forest includes accommodations and an open-air deck for day trippers, installed along the valley with a x_width of 8 m2 and 15 m2. It can be used until 19:00, and tents and simple cooking are allowed. However, visitors are prohibited from using charcoal and wood fire, and electric equipment. Other facilities include the walking trail, hiking trails, and suspension bridge.

Lotte Mart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 춘천점)

18.3 Km 0 2024-04-22

84, Bangsong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Lotte Himart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 춘천점)

18.3 Km 0 2024-04-18

84, Bangsong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Mekong Café (메콩 카페)

18.3 Km 0 2024-02-19

1983-2, Bukhangang-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
031-584-0777

Located by the Bukhangang River, Mekong café offers a charming Southeast Asian-style ambiance, complemented by scenic river views. The establishment features a main building, a lounge-style annex with doctor fish experiences, and outdoor cabins. The individual cabins, offering a closer connection to the Bukhangang River, are particularly popular. The menu includes specialties such as Espresso vienna, Milk vienna, Salted bread, and the Mekong brunch set menu. Conveniently located, the café is just a 10-minute drive from Cheongpyeong Station.

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