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Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)

Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)

19.2 Km    15819     2021-04-28

70, Useok-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-260-1500

Opened in 2002, Chuncheon National Museum was established to identify and promote the original form and characteristics of the regional culture of Gangwon-do. It consists of the Permanent Exhibition Hall, Brand Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and Outdoor Exhibition space. The museum displays the artifacts based on Gangwon-do’s history and culture, ranging from prehistoric times to modern times, and holds a special exhibition with diverse themes. The main building of the museum, built in harmony with nature, was selected as the “Best Architecture of the Year” by the Korean Institute of Architects in 2003. In particular, the main building is known for the center hall equipped with a circular glass ceiling. The Museum Cafe is situated at this center hall where visitors take a rest while enjoying the sunlight through the ceiling. The Immersive Digital Cafe has been in service on the 2nd floor of the center hall since the end of 2020. It shows a beautiful and vivid video of the Eight Sights of Gwandong, Five Hundred Arhats at Changnyeongsa Temple Site, and other sites on its 28 m-wide screen. Its Children’s Museum was also newly opened in 2021 under the theme “Children & Nature.”

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum (강원도립화목원)

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum (강원도립화목원)

19.2 Km    26500     2021-04-28

24, Hwamokwon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-248-6685

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum, which is operated by Gangwon-do Provincial Government, was opened in 1999 to provide a recreation forest for the community to relaxa and learn about nature in the middle of the city. It comprises about 30 themed gardens, such as the four-season botanical garden, subtropical plant garden, succulent plant garden, and topiary garden, and holds some 1,800 species of plants. Visitors can appreciate a variety of seasonal flowers, exotic scenery, and interesting attractions. Furthermore, visitors can also enjoy flower-viewing on the cherry blossom trail and at the royal azalea garden in spring; avoid heat at the fountain plaza and in the metasequoia forest in summer; enjoy the chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn; and escape the cold inside a glass greenhouse in winter. Within the arboretum is The Forest Museum, which comprises the permanent exhibition hall designed with the theme of Gangwon-do's forest, including animals, plants, and mountain village life, the special exhibition hall, the 4D theater, and others. Other charming places include the Botanic Garden, consisting of an aquatic botanical garden, which is in harmony with a pond, artificial falls, and a pavilion, as well as the Children's Garden that serves as a nature playground for children.

Chuncheonho Lake (춘천호)

Chuncheonho Lake (춘천호)

19.3 Km    15507     2020-08-15

Owol-ri, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-2211

Chuncheonho Lake was formed as a result of the construction of Chuncheon Dam in February 1965. The area around the dam has been developed into a recreational park with a camping ground, fishing spot, picnic areas, lookout sheds, bungalows, restaurants and other convenience facilities.

The Chuncheon Circular Road lies along Uiamho Lake, and connects Chuncheon Dam with Uiam Dam. It has a fishing site, and a street lined with restaurants serving maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Nearby attractions include a valley, Satgatbong Mountain, and Jibdarigol Recreational Forest.

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (오색별빛정원전)

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (오색별빛정원전)

19.4 Km    195050     2022-12-14

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1544-6703

Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, covering 330 thousand square meters. Held from December to March, the environmental-friendly LED lights shine throughout the garden.

Wild Flower Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요 야생화전시회)

Wild Flower Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요 야생화전시회)

19.5 Km    20872     2021-04-09

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1544-6703

The Garden of Morning Calm's Wild Flower Exhibition showcases wild flowers that signal the start of the spring season. The unassuming beauty of wildflowers are a simple sure sign of the time between winter and spring. The event aims to protect and promote wildflowers which are often ignored or unknown.

The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)

19.5 Km    425297     2024-02-15

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

The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.

Spring Festa (봄꽃페스타)

Spring Festa (봄꽃페스타)

19.5 Km    61232     2024-04-18

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

Every year during The Garden of Morning Calm's Spring Festa, the garden is covered with a rich tapestry of color from the thousands of flowers and trees in full bloom. Enjoy the beauty of tulips, azaleas, daffodils, magnolias, rododendrons, plum blossoms, forsythia, cherry blossoms, and more!

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

19.5 Km    3716     2021-03-11

289-146, Chungnyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6769

Located in Gyeonggi-do and home to the nation's largest nut pine forest, composed of trees over 80 years old, Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort is a special recreational forest complex where phytoncide emitted from the pine tree forest creates a healing experience. The forest is located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level on Chungnyeongsan and Seorisan Mountains.

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

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

19.7 Km    28289     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.

Lotte Himart - Seoksa Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 석사롯데마트점)

Lotte Himart - Seoksa Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 석사롯데마트점)

19.7 Km    0     2024-04-22

108, Sesil-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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