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Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림)

Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림)

15.6Km    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.

Semiwon (세미원)

15.6Km    2023-01-19

93, Yangsu-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-1835

Semiwon is a botanical garden solely focused on lotus flowers. The garden houses the world’s only museum dedicated to showcasing lotus flowers in daily living, cooking, and writing. The 180,000 square-meter park consists of ponds through which water is filtered and purified before flowing back into the Hangang River. The park is most beautiful in summer when the lotus blossoms are in full bloom but is also decorated with seasonal flowers throughout the year. Additional facilities at Semiwon include the Environment Learning Center, Experience Center, and exhibition areas.

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village (청평호반 매운탕촌)

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village (청평호반 매운탕촌)

15.8Km    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.

Freshwater Fish Ecology Center (양평 민물고기 생태학습관)

15.9Km    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.

Café Rino (카페리노)

Café Rino (카페리노)

16.0Km    2024-02-23

32-1 Yangsu-ro 152beon-gil, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Café Rino, located with views of the Bukhangang River, serves a variety of freshly baked pastries and beverages prepared each morning. Notable items on the menu are Korean-style beverages, such as ssuklatte (mugwort latte) and Gyeongsan daechucha (Gyeongsan jujube tea). The café also grants access to a walking path along the river. Staying open until two in the morning every day, it provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the changing views of the Bukhangang River from day into night.

Water Garden (물의정원)

Water Garden (물의정원)

16.0Km    2023-07-27

398 , Bukhangang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Namyangju Water Garden was created as a waterside ecological park with a vast area of ​​484,188 ㎡ created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport as part of the Hangang River Restoration Project in 2012. For residents living nearby, the water garden is a neighborhood park visited to enjoy jogging and riding along the promenade and bicycle path. It is also a great tourist destination for travelers.

Yangpyeong 5PM  [Korea Quality]양평 오후다섯시[한국관광 품질인증]

Yangpyeong 5PM [Korea Quality]양평 오후다섯시[한국관광 품질인증]

16.1Km    2023-05-23

51 , Bulgokbucheoul-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-507-1372-4624

STAY 5PM is a well-kept hanok stay in a quiet rural village in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, which derives its name from the best time to watch the western sky from the house as the sun begins to go down. The house is carefully insulated and stays warm and cozy year-round. In the yard is a table and a fireplace for evening barbecues. Guests seeking to explore local nature should not miss the panoramic views of Namhangang River from Ipobo Observatory, the walking trails of Pasaseong Fortress, or the wild flowers that fill the landscape of Dangnangri Island.

Heuktodamgol (흙토담골)

Heuktodamgol (흙토담골)

16.1Km    2024-03-13

3 Seokdun-gil, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-767-2855

Heuktodamgol is a traditional Korean restaurant housed in a Hanok-style building. They prepare dishes using soybean paste and soy sauce made with traditional methods, along with freshly squeezed sesame oil and perilla oil. Their menu includes the Todamgol hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), kkotge ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated blue crab set menu), and borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu).

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

16.2Km    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.

Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리)

Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리)

16.4Km    2025-06-18

145 Dumulmeori-gil, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-8700

Dumulmeori literally means "two heads of water," and refers to the place where the Bukhangang River and Namhangang River meet. The dock for an ancient-style ferry and weeping willows add to the rustic beauty of this area. Another attraction at this site is the three 400-year-old Zelkova trees that appear as one giant tree. A privately owned attraction, Dumulmeori remains a popular site for shooting Korean TV dramas, movies, commercials, wedding pictures as well as nature pictures.