Seolmaejae Recreational Forest (설매재자연휴양림)

4.2 Km 46866 2020-12-03

510, Yongcheon-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-6959

Seolmaejae Recreational Forest is located around Seolmaejae Pass, named for the apricot blossoms ('mae') that would bloom in the snow ('seol')-filled pass ('jae'). The forest is only an hour's drive out of Seoul, making it easily accessible for people looking to escape the city. The forest offers sections of pine trees, maple trees, royal azalea, and more beautiful flora, all visible along the various hiking paths. The park also connects with Yumyeongsan and Yongmunsan Mountains, and is close to Yongcheongyegok and Yumyeongsan Valleys.

Bogoli Bansang (보고리반상)

5.8 Km 0 2024-03-21

11 Sagijeom-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

This Korean restaurant has delicious side dishes made with freshly picked vegetables every morning. Hot stone pot rice is served with main dishes such as grilled mackerel, grilled Spanish mackerel, spicy stir-fried pork, spicy stir-fried squid and pork, and soybean paste jjigae, as well as vegetable wraps and about 10 kinds of salads and side dishes. Spicy stir-fried pork will help make a bowl of rice disappear in no time. Beef bulgogi and chewy dried yellow croaker aged in barley rice are also popular dishes. there are also many delicious side dishes that make the meal even more satisfying.

Sanasagyegok Valley (사나사계곡)

6.0 Km 62524 2024-02-23

Yongcheon-ri, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Sanasagyegok Valley, located in Yongmunsan Mountain, is characterized by its ample x_width, crystal-clear water, and abundant water volume. The thick forests and slopes of Yongmunsan Mountain offer stunning views, attracting many visitors during the summer vacation period. Approximately 100m up from the valley's entrance is Hamwanghyeol Cave, associated with the legend of Hamwang, a fierce warlord from the Goryeo dynasty. Further up, the Buddhist Sanasa Temple can be found.

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

6.5 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.

Saneum National Recreational Forest (국립 산음자연휴양림)

7.7 Km 63626 2022-12-21

347, Gobuk-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-8133

Saneum National Recreational Forest is located in Danwol-myeon in Yangpyeong. It opened on January 1, 2000 and can accommodate up to 2,000 visitors a day. The park's name "saneum" means "mountain shade," a name given for its geographical location where it is surrounded by other mountains on all sides. The park's lush forest is home to diverse species of wildlife and the valley boasts spectacular views.

Yongmunsan Recreational Forest (용문산자연휴양림)

8.5 Km 33149 2021-06-01

78-14, Yaksusa-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-4005

Yongmunsan Recreational Forest offers log cabins, camping sites, a multipurpose playground, walking paths, and hiking trails. The forest offers a great view of downtown Yangpyeong and blends well with the surrounding landscape. The hiking trail leading to Baegunbong Peak (940 meters) is recognized as one of the best trails in the area.

There are several hiking trails, all of which are relatively easy to walk on, and continuous work is underway to improve the trails. The forest is a popular destination in Yangpyeong and a treasure house of nature's beauty where visitors can observe diverse plants all year round.

Yongmunsa Temple (용문사(용문산))

8.5 Km 28282 2022-12-21

782, Yongmunsan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-3797

Yongmunsa Temple is located about 9 kilometers northeast from Yongmun Station on the Jungang line. It was built during the Silla Kingdom and reconstructed during the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon dynasty. It was badly damaged during the Korean War, but was restored and now consists of three buildings, the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, and the bell tower. Its courtyard contains the largest ginkgo tree in Asia, which is 1,100 years old, measures 60 meters in x_height and 14 meters in circumference and is designated and protected as a Natural Monument. Legend says the great Buddhist Monk Uisang, who lived during the Silla Kingdom, stuck his staff in the earth, and the tree grew out of the simple staff.

Baegunbong Peak (백운봉)

9.1 Km 16430 2018-07-07

Yeonsu-ri, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-5101

Baegunbong (alt. 940m) is a sharp pointed peak that sits on the border between Yangpyeong-eup and Okcheon-myeon in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province. It is the highest of the peaks along the southern ridge of Yongmunsan Mountain (alt. 1,157m). The two most popular hiking trails along Baegunbong start at Yeonsu-ri in Yongmun-myeon and offer a relatively short hike to the summit.

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

9.4 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.

Yongmunsan Resort (용문산 관광지)

9.5 Km 17440 2021-12-06

Sinjeom-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-0088

Yongmunsan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is comprised of Doilbong Peak, Baegunbong Peak, and other peaks. The resort shares the area with various cultural relics such as Yongmunsa Temple; Yongmunsa Temple’s gingko tree; a stupa containing a relic of the Buddha, a monument of the reverend monk Jeongji; and the Yongmunsan Mountain area’s war record monument. The resort area is frequented by visitors throughout all four seasons but is especially popular in the fall because of the yellow-tinged gingko tree of Yongmunsa Temple (a Natural Monument).

A 2 kilometers trek through the valley from Yongmunsa Temple will bring you to Yonggakbawi Rock, shaped like a dragon’s horn, halfway up the mountain. 1km away from Yonggakbawi Rock lays a huge boulder, Court Rock, on which 100 people can easily sit at the same time. There is also an amusement park that provides great entertainment for children, consisting of a rapid ride, a Viking-boat, a merry-go-round, bumper cars, a family coaster, and other rides.

Thirty minutes from Yongmunsa Temple is Jungwon Valley that looks small when seen from the outside, but leads to the mountain’s summit where you can enjoy a superb view. And only another fifteen minutes walk will bring you to the three-tiered Jungwon Falls where you can enjoy the sound of crashing waters and feel the cooling mists that rise from the base of the falls.

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