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)

16.7Km    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.

Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)

16.7Km    516692     2023-01-18

1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-8200

Petite France is a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside. Designed with the theme concept, "flowers, stars, and the Little Prince," the village offers experience programs, training facilities, and accommodations. Additional attractions within the village include a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943); Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a French housing exhibition; a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; and many other galleries and shops to experience French culture. The training facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors in rooms that hold four to ten people each.

Seoksangyegok Valley (석산계곡)

16.8Km    39501     2024-04-03

Seoksan-ri, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Seoksangyegok Valley, located in Sorisan Mountain, is also known as Sorisangyegok Valley. The area is known for its crystal-clear water, where marsh snails can be caught, and its pure, unpolluted environment is evident by the countless fireflies visible in summer. The valley is quite lengthy and abundant in water, making it an ideal summer getaway spot. There are numerous resting areas near the valley, adding to its appeal for visitors.

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림)

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림)

16.8Km    37738     2024-08-12

8-6 Bukhangang-ro 2246beon-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-0528

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest boasts a pristine natural landscape, fresh mineral water, and leisurely walking trails for visitors to rest from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The sight of Cheongpyeongho Lake and the surrounding trees of different kinds offer beautiful varying landscapes throughout the year. The forest is a perfect location for family as well as group retreats.

Freshwater Fish Ecology Center (양평 민물고기 생태학습관)

17.3Km    61540     2024-02-07

23-2 Sanggwang-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Freshwater Fish Ecology Center is a venue dedicated to the observation of the ecological life of diverse freshwater fish. The center offers many educational facilities, including a Freshwater Fish Aquarium, a Freshwater Fish Experience Playground, a Video Learning Center, an Ecology Pond, and more. It exhibits 1,200 freshwater fish of sixty different species. Visitors have the opportunity to encounter native Korean freshwater fish, such as Sturgeon, Korean Torrent Catfish, Bitterling, Korean Rose Bitterling, and more.

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

17.4Km    0     2024-02-14

55-2 Daeseong-ri, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Muljoeun Barge, nestled along the Bukhangang River, boasts instructors with an impressive average of 15 years of experience in water sports, making it an excellent place for learners.
Despite its modest size, the facility is well-appointed with amenities like shower rooms, changing areas, and toilets, complete with the convenience of towels and hairdryers. A shop is available on-site offering snacks and refreshments. The space is neatly arranged and fully furnished with lounging areas and sunbeds, providing a peaceful setting for family or friends. Beyond classic activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, and mono-skiing, the center also features a variety of playful water equipment, allowing visitors to fully engage with the natural environment and enjoy splashing around in the river.

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village (청평호반 매운탕촌)

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village (청평호반 매운탕촌)

17.5Km    22871     2019-09-26

Hoegok-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-7301

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village is located on the shores of Cheongpyeongho Lake, designated a national attraction in 1943. The restaurants gathered here serve maeuntang (spicy fish stew), haemul tang (spicy seafood stew), sanchae jeongsik (set menu with seasoned wild vegetables) and many other traditional foods.

U Retreat [Korea Quality] / 유리트리트 [한국관광 품질인증]

U Retreat [Korea Quality] / 유리트리트 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.6Km    0     2022-03-31

1468-55, Hanseo-ro, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-433-2786

Located in Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, U Retreat is a luxurious villa-type accommodation. “U” in its name not only signifies “you” but also the shape of nature embracing humans; “Retreat” convinces you to care for yourself, escaping from your daily routines. The building of the accommodation, a structure composed with simple straight lines, has received a number of awards in architecture, including the Presidential Award of Korea Architecture Award. The philosophy of the architect that pursues the coexistence with nature can be read through the exterior built with high-strength concrete and glass and the design of space using the floor-level difference. Enveloped with grand nature of Hongcheon, the accommodation has only nine rooms on an area of 9,900 m², letting guests enjoy cozy rest. Every room has an indoor tepid water pool or a separate spa using bedrock groundwater spa. The water in the pool is 30-32oC and that in the spa 38-40oC all year round, warm even in midwinter. Each room has a large window showing mountains of Hongcheon stretched that makes you feel refreshed, and the full latex mattress and the highest grad goose down bedding will guarantee your tight sleep. The accommodation also has flawless facilities, including the INFINITY POOL with natural bedrock groundwater from 130 meters underground, the barbecue that makes your travel lively, and a cafe that sells coffee and wine.

Healience Seonmaeul [Korea Quality] / 힐리언스 선마을 [한국관광 품질인증]

Healience Seonmaeul [Korea Quality] / 힐리언스 선마을 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.0Km    3454     2022-04-06

122, Jongjasan-gil Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-4148-8713

Healience Seonmaeul is located in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do. It is the first “well-aging and healing resort” in Korea, known famously for the involvement of Dr. Lee Si-hyeong, psychiatrist and neuroscientist, in the foundation of the resort. As it is nestled in the middle of Jongjasan Mountain, a beautiful natural landscape unfolds everywhere you look. You can experience complete relaxation surrounded by nature. The resort offers 92 guest rooms in three different types: Forest Rooms, Garden Rooms, and Red Clay Rooms. There are also pet-friendly guest rooms where guests can stay with their pet dogs. There is also a pet-friendly restaurant on the premises. The resort is also equipped with a range of convenient facilities that guests can use while they heal their body and soul. The facilities include a garden music hall & cafe where guests can enjoy a cup of tea, a restaurant that offers eco-friendly and healthy dishes, a spa equipped with sparkling/hot/cold water bath, a red clay sauna, a gallery, a study, and a forest yurt and a cave for yoga and meditation. There are also a daycare for children, and a rest area for pet dogs. The resort also has five trekking courses where guests can meditate while walking on forest trails. Healience Seonmaeul offers various healing programs designed to help guests gain various habits to age well such as dietary habits, exercise habits, mind-set habits, and life rhythm habits. It is one of the 51 wellness sites designated by the Korean Tourism Organization, and one of the 10 best tourist courses in Korea for healing designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Ludensia (루덴시아)

18.4Km    0     2024-02-23

177 Geumpum 1-ro, Sanbuk-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ludensia is a European-style theme park constructed using 1.6 million bricks, among which are vintage bricks directly imported from Europe. The park houses various galleries, studios, and a café. Notable attractions include the Train Gallery, boasting over 1,000 model trains; the Antique Gallery, home to a 700-year-old wooden Jesus statue; the Analog Studio, featuring classic albums such as The Beatles' "Yesterday and Today" (1966); and the Tram Studio, showcasing miniature trams.