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Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

15.5 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.

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

15.5 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.

Premium Kids Pool Villa [Korea Quality] / 프리미엄키즈풀빌라 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.7 Km    0     2022-04-06

55-233, Hyeondeungsa-gil, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-5277-9116

Located at the foot of Unaksan Mountain in Gapyeong, Premium Kids Pool Villa is a pension that offers a range of services tailored for families with children. Guests can freely run inside the guest rooms, and enjoy private swimming pools and jungle gym for kids. The facilities are very clean as they were recently remodeled in Februrary 2021. There are 11 guest rooms in Premium Kids Pool villa. There are 5 private kids pool villas and 6 standard kids pool villa. The private Kids Pool villas are two-story buildings with a floor area of about 125 m2. Each pool villa can accommodate up to eight guests. The standard kids pool villas have a floor area of 72 m2, and can accommodate up to six guests each. Inside the guest rooms, two-story indoor jungle gyms integrated with slides and mini trampolines catch the eyes first. The guest rooms are decorated with colorful animation characters. You can select a room that your children like the most as each room has a slightly different interior design. In addition, there are also toy kitchen sets and toy vehicles for indoors. Lukewarm water is available for all private swimming pools inside the guest rooms for an additional charge. The guest rooms are full equipped with baby bottle sterilizers, high chairs for kids, kids tableware sets, and kids bath supplies. Guests can cook in the kitchen fully equipped with appliances and utensils. Grilling is available in the private barbecue areas. The pension hires a professional disinfection service company on a regular basis. Nearby are Unaksan Mountain, which is also called Sogeumgang Valley, as well as Hyeondeungsa Temple and Morning Calm Arboretum.

Robot Studio (토이로봇관)

15.7 Km    5011     2019-04-23

854, Baksa-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-6461

Robot Studio is an experiential exhibition hall that presents a vision of the future robotics, featuring experiment robots, robot avatars, and reproduction of movie scenes. The studio offers a family friendly setting, featuring a toy room, building block games, 4D-media room, robot camp, and more. The studio's major attraction is Despian, a robot that can express human emotions and act scenes from popular movies such as Star Wars and Jaws.

Jojongcheongyegok Valley (조종천계곡)

15.7 Km    35910     2024-03-20

Sinha-ri, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jojongcheongyegok Valley, known as the second-largest stream in Gapyeong, is a prime destination for water activities due to its wide expanse and plentiful water flow. The clarity and cleanliness of the water make it an excellent spot for fishing and gathering aquatic life like freshwater snails. Along the Jojongcheon Stream, within the mountain lodge tourist area, there are various accommodation options available. These include rental cottages, caravans, and auto campgrounds, offering convenient and diverse lodging choices for visitors looking to stay in the area.

Animation Museum & Toy Robot Studio (춘천 애니메이션박물관&토이로봇관)

15.9 Km    74148     2021-12-31

854, Baksa-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-6470

Located at the Uiam lakeside, the Animation Museum, which is Korea’s only animation museum, has two floors. On the first floor there is the dimensional exhibition hall introducing the origin, birth, and development of the animation, the kinds of animation, and the Korean animation history, as well as the reproductions of a large robot Taekwon V, and the old comic store. The second floor consists of the world hall displaying the animation trend for each country, diverse animation experience activities, and a special exhibition hall. Visitors can experience making sound effects for an animated film using various tools and dubbing a famous animated film such as Run Honey, and Cloud Bread. The Toy Robot Studio, located next to the Animation Museum, provides various experience programs related to robots. Its interesting robot programs are Spider Robot, Mission Robot, Robot Avatar, Robot Dance, Drone Experience, and so on. Both the Animation Museum and the Toy Robot Studio are equipped with convenient facilities for visitors with the background of Uiamho Lake, such as a cafe and souvenir shop, which sells animation characters and toys. The outdoor space also displays cute animation characters on the lawn where children can play freely.

Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

16.0 Km    435     2024-04-09

486 Chiljeon-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3089

The Uiamho Lake Skywalk is set along the lakeside trail of Uiamho Lake. It features a floor entirely made of transparent glass, offering visitors the unique sensation of walking on water. This scenic vantage point provides picturesque views of Uiamho Lake, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or bike ride amidst the breathtaking landscape.