Nami Island (남이섬)

16.7 Km 1227368 2024-05-17

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.

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

16.9 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.

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

16.9 Km 24873 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.

Yongchugyegok Valley (용추계곡)

17.1 Km 0 2024-02-14

223 San, Seungan-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, this picturesque valley takes its source from the 900-meter high Kalbongsan Mountain, winding around Ongnyeobong Peak. Stretching over 24 km, it is home to nine remarkable sights, earning it the nicknames "Nine Okgye Valleys" and "Nine Yongchu Valleys." Blanketed by pine nut forests, the valley’s clear waters flow past rocky walls and ridges, forming natural pools along its course. A notable highlight is the 5-meter tall Yongchupokpo Falls about 6 kilometers upstream, accompanied by a legend of a dragon’s ascent to heaven; a deep groove in the adjacent sloping rock is believed to be the dragon’s resting spot. Flanked by Yumyeongsan, Jungmisan, and Eobisan Mountains, the valley offers an excellent short hiking route for a half-day excursion.

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground (자라섬오토캠핑장)

17.1 Km 140606 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.

Jarasum Island (자라섬)

17.2 Km 33270 2024-02-14

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-4632

Jarasum 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 Ehwawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jarasum Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.

Gapyeong Singsing Trout Festival (가평씽씽송어축제)

17.2 Km 41429 2022-12-14

119, Gapyeongjebang-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-581-6423

Gapyeong Singsing Trout Festival offers various hands-on programs and winter activities such as ice fishing, snow sledding, ice sledding, bumper cars on ice, and more. Visitors can also enjoy performances at the event zone.

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

17.3 Km 69063 2023-09-07

14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-33-245-1000

The railbike tour departing from Gapyeong Rail Park passes through Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge, Bukhanggang Iron Bridge and Zelkova Tree Tunnel before turning back to Gapyeong Rail Park. This route is featured in the Korean film "The Letter (1997)," and thus loved by both couples and photographers looking to capture some beautiful scenes along the old railroad track. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful river view while getting some light exercise with loved ones.

Bandi Village [Korea Quality] / 반디빌리지 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.6 Km 0 2022-04-08

287, Mugan-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-3937-5599

Located in Banditbul Village in Seorak-myeon, Bandi Village is a pool villa pension for pet dogs. It offers six private guest rooms equipped with an exclusive swimming pool, a playground, and a cafe for dogs. It is a must-visit place for families with pet dogs. All guest rooms at Bandi Village have two stories. There are four two-guest villas and two four-guest villas. Each villa has a swimming pool for dogs and a front lawn where dogs can freely run in. On the first floor, there are a spacious living room, kitchen and dining space, and the bedroom is on the second floor. In the warm, wood toned guest rooms have dog-friendly interior designs in all aspects. An exclusive bathtub and a dry room for the four-legged guests in the room are the highlights of Bandi Village. As it is a resort for dogs, they offer a full range of grooming services. The pension provides complementary pee pads, belly bands and dog towels. Emergency first aid kits for dogs are also available. Outside the building, there is an outdoor area where guests can enjoy a barbecue. In addition to the guest rooms, the common areas also stand out. Guests can enjoy welcome drinks and breakfast at Cafe Bandi located at the entrance. Bandi Village is also equipped with exercise equipment for dogs to help them exercise. In the middle of the pension, there is a grassy field where all dogs can play. It is completely enclosed with safety fences. The grassy field is regularly maintained by a professional anti-pest company so you can let your animal friend play without worrying about ticks.

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