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Garisan Recreational Forest (가리산자연휴양림)

Garisan Recreational Forest (가리산자연휴양림)

17.4 Km    51795     2022-09-06

426, Garisan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-435-6035

Located on Garisan Mountain, the Garisan Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of a rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. The forest is equipped with various recreational, accommodation and convenience facilities including campsites, wood cabin, forest walking trails, swimming pool, sports facilities, and outdoor cooking facilities.

Garisan Leports Park (홍천 가리산 레포츠파크)

Garisan Leports Park (홍천 가리산 레포츠파크)

17.5 Km    12804     2024-04-01

426 Garisan-gil, Duchon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Garisan Leports Park is Korea's largest leisure sports theme park located in the Garisan Recreational Forest in Hongcheon. Representative activities include Flying Zip (zipline), which zigzags around the beautiful Garisan Mountain all year round; GPR Survival, where participants can feel realistic tension; and Forest Adventure, a leisure sport where one traverses obstacles at dizzying x_heights of 3 meters and 9 meters, are available.

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

17.7 Km    76759     2023-10-05

1383, Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-1000

After Gyeongchun Subway Line opened, the old train tracks turned into a rail bike park. Gangchon Rail Park starts next to Gimyujeong Station and offers various attractions including large book photo zone, café, zipwire and more. The total course of the rail bike is 8.5 kilometers long with 6 kilometers on rail bike and last 2.5 kilometers on a train. Most of the track is downhill for an easy ride with a beautiful view of mountains, fields, and a river. With an additional fee, visitors can enjoy the VR experience section of the ride. After riding the final section on a train along the Bukhangang River, riders will take the shuttle bus back to the original location. There are also a 7.2-kilometer-long Gyeonggang Railbike that starts from Gyeonggang Station at a separate charge.

Dagagada Hanok (다가가다한옥)

Dagagada Hanok (다가가다한옥)

18.0 Km    1102     2024-08-05

167 , Pyeonghwa-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-441-1488

Dagada Hanok is close by the Bukhangang River in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do. With downtown Hwacheon and the Sancheoneon Ice Festival and Jjokbae Water Festival sites all just minutes away, the pension is super-convenient for travellers, and pick-ups from nearby Hwacheon Bus Terminal can be arranged. The cozy rooms have hanji-papered walls and floors, are decorated with traditional calligraphy, and incorporate a red clay room. There is a terrace with river views, barbecue facilities in the yard, and a charming traditional tea house.

Guksunamu Gangwonhwacheon(국수나무 강원화천)

Guksunamu Gangwonhwacheon(국수나무 강원화천)

19.6 Km    41     2020-12-28

16-3 Jungang-ro Hwacheon-eup Hwacheon-gun Gangwon-do
+82-33-442-2556

It serves dishes using directly made raw noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

BHC Chicken Hwacheon Branch (BHC치킨 화천)

BHC Chicken Hwacheon Branch (BHC치킨 화천)

19.6 Km    43     2024-02-29

13-3 Jungang-ro 2-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do

BHC Chicken is one of the most mopular chicken franchise in Korea, and this branch store is located in front of Hwacheon Public Bus Terminal. Their signature dishes include fried chicken, known for its freshness and crispiness, and Bburinkle Chicken, topped with their uniquely crafted seasonings. Additionally, they offer various side dishes, such as grilled red chili paste marinated pork, tteokbokki, and cheese balls.

Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)

Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)

19.6 Km    28155     2022-12-26

2-54, Gangbyeon-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2557

Bungeoseom Island was created as a result of the construction of the Chuncheon Dam. The island was turned into a green recreational site with environmentally friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy soccer, tennis, and walking trails, as well as an outdoor stage and drinking fountains. The island has also been used as a filming location for many dramas and movies. The stream around the island is filled with a variety of fish, making it a popular location for fishermen.

Ttansan Mountain (딴산)

Ttansan Mountain (딴산)

19.6 Km    36327     2021-06-22

Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2547

Located just four kilometers away from Hwacheon-eup, Ttansan Mountain is nestled between Paroho Lake and the entrance to Peace Dam, making it appear more like an island floating on the water rather than a mountain.
This small island-like mountain offers an interesting and unique setting and the nearby mountains provide a cooling effect with its shadows on the water creating a relaxing resting area.

Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산))

Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산))

19.7 Km    31213     2021-04-29

1401-30, Gyeongchun-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-2331

Samaksan Mountain in Chuncheon is known for many waterfalls in different sizes along the gorge, and especially Deungseon Falls is the best known to tourists. By entering the hiking trail of the falls, you will encounter a narrow and deep gorge. Formed through quartzitic jointing, the gorge has a mysterious atmosphere with its strange rocks and bizarre stones, which look sharp and precipitous. As the gorge and falls keep their cool temperature, the area is a popular summer resort. Deungseon Falls is one of the Eight Sights of Deungseon, along with Seunghak Falls, Baengnyeon Falls, and Biryong Falls. The quickest way to get to Deungseon Falls starts from the Deungseon Falls Ticket Booth, which is close to Gangchon.

Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

19.7 Km    37299     2021-05-06

159, Baksa-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-262-2215

Samaksan Mountain, paralleling to Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River, is one of the best scenic mountains in Chuncheon. As the mountain (san) comprises three rocky peaks (samak), which are Yonghwabong (main peak, 654 m), Cheongunbong (546 m), and Deungseonbong (632 m), it was named Samaksan Mountain. Although it is not a high and majestic mountain, it is considered a mountain with splendid scenery. Samaksan Mountain embraces a fantastic gorge formed through quartzitic jointing and waterfalls. Waterfalls in different sizes, such as Deungseon Falls, Seunghak Falls, and Juryeom Falls, create the splendid landscape, and the top of the mountain commands a panoramic view of downtown Chuncheon along with Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River. As its name tells, Samaksan Mountain is known for its rugged and precipitous features (aksan meaning a rugged, rocky mountain). The main access road to the mountain starts from the Deungseon Falls’ ticket booth and the Uiam Ticket Booth, and the trail from Uiam covers a hard, rocky section. As Gangwon-do Monument No. 16, Samaksan Mountain also has various interesting attractions, including Sangwonsa Temple, Heungguksa Temple, and Samaksanseong Fortress.