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Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 스키장)

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 스키장)

12.0 Km    108444     2021-01-05

688, Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is the only ski resort that can be reached using the subway and ITX train. To provide a short lift wait time, 6 person speed lifts and premium reservation tickets are available. The slopes are designed for beginners making the resort favorable for everyone.Various security systems ensure safety for both beginners and advanced skiers. Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort's eight out of the ten slopes are designed for beginner to intermediate level and it also has a practice slope for beginners and ski camps.

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 리조트)

12.0 Km    19770     2024-03-15

688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-260-2000

The Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is a multifaceted resort offering more than just ski slopes with diverse courses. It also features the Gangchon Country Club, tailored to highlight the natural mountain terrain. For events like banquets and seminars, the resort offers 222 rooms, a wedding hall, and a reception center, alongside various dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy both relaxation and recreational facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, a fitness center, and a kids' park. The resort also provides scenic walkways and hiking trails for guests to explore and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum (강원도립화목원)

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum (강원도립화목원)

12.0 Km    26500     2021-04-28

24, Hwamokwon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-248-6685

Gangwon Provincial Arboretum, which is operated by Gangwon-do Provincial Government, was opened in 1999 to provide a recreation forest for the community to relaxa and learn about nature in the middle of the city. It comprises about 30 themed gardens, such as the four-season botanical garden, subtropical plant garden, succulent plant garden, and topiary garden, and holds some 1,800 species of plants. Visitors can appreciate a variety of seasonal flowers, exotic scenery, and interesting attractions. Furthermore, visitors can also enjoy flower-viewing on the cherry blossom trail and at the royal azalea garden in spring; avoid heat at the fountain plaza and in the metasequoia forest in summer; enjoy the chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn; and escape the cold inside a glass greenhouse in winter. Within the arboretum is The Forest Museum, which comprises the permanent exhibition hall designed with the theme of Gangwon-do's forest, including animals, plants, and mountain village life, the special exhibition hall, the 4D theater, and others. Other charming places include the Botanic Garden, consisting of an aquatic botanical garden, which is in harmony with a pond, artificial falls, and a pavilion, as well as the Children's Garden that serves as a nature playground for children.

Sigol Makguksu (시골막국수)

12.5 Km    12566     2020-02-07

100, Yulmun-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-6833

Sigol Makguksu specializes in Chuncheon’s signature dish makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles). Preserving a proud culinary tradition of over 30 years, Sigol Makguksu serves some of the area’s finest noodles as well as pyeonyuk (slices of boiled meat) and traditional tofu dishes. The restaurant is located in Sinbuk-eup past the Yeougogae Pass to the north of downtown Chuncheon.

Palbongsan Mountain Hongcheon (팔봉산(홍천))

Palbongsan Mountain Hongcheon (팔봉산(홍천))

12.6 Km    51598     2024-02-06

San 225, Palbong-ri, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Palbongsan Mountain, reaching 328 meters in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, is distinctive for its profile resembling eight peaks aligned side by side. The hiking trail predominantly features rocky sections that require careful navigation, including parts with rope-assisted climbs and steep ladders. For this ascent, essential hiking gear such as gloves and sturdy shoes are more advisable than tools like hiking poles.

Ganggachon (강가촌)

Ganggachon (강가촌)

12.8 Km    22742     2024-02-19

1122-54 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
033-434-9102

Ganggachon specializes in minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew), a dish that highlights the local flavors of the Hongcheongang River. Utilizing freshwater fish and free-range native chickens, the restaurant serves a richly flavored and nutritious meal. The minmul maeuntang is packed with a variety of vegetables, offering a balanced sweetness that makes it both delicious and easy to enjoy. Another popular item on their menu is the sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), featuring various namuls (salad) mixed with gochujang (red chili paste). Additionally, the option to dine at outdoor tables allows guests to enjoy their meal while taking in the scenic view of the Hongcheongang River.

Chuncheon Oksanga - Okgwangsan Jade Mine (춘천 옥산가 (옥광산))

14.2 Km    20776     2022-12-28

228, Geumok-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-0300

This tourist destination was established as a healing and experience attraction based on Korea’s only jade mine in Chuncheon. It comprises Jade Cave Experience Center, Jade Mine Sauna, Toy Museum, Bakery Cafe, restaurant, and other facilities. In particular, Jade Cave Experience Center, which was built by using an actual jade pit, invites visitors to observe and touch rough gemstones. The center has a shelter surrounded by jade stones and an earthenware museum, which exhibits various types of earthenware. If you want to have a healing experience with jade’s energy, the jade sauna is an ideal place to visit. The sauna was built with high-quality nephrite from the jade mine and uses mineral water produced from deep in the jade pit. Moon Valley consisting of a gallery, modern history museum, and toy museum is popular among family visitors with children, and kidults too. The toy museum is full of famous character figures from animated films and popular movies, such as Taekwon V, Mazinger Z, Disney characters, and Star Wars characters. The outdoor park behind the Moon Valley has a small zoo and a walking path.

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

14.6 Km    14887     2024-03-20

62-4 Seobaek-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Kyunggang Makguksu is a Korean restaurant specializing in suyuk (boiled pork slices) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Their suyuk (boiled pork slices) is renowned for its chewy yet tender texture, free from any gamey odor. The makguksu, made with 100% buckwheat noodles, is mixed with musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), vegetables, and seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. Additionally, they offer a course menu featuring homemade dubu (bean curd), suyuk, gamja jeon (potato pancake), and makguksu.

Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi (춘천통나무집닭갈비)

Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi (춘천통나무집닭갈비)

14.9 Km    24875     2024-03-20

763 Sinsaembat-ro, Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi, a Korean restaurant situated on Dakgalbi Street near the Soyanggang Dam, has been serving customers since 1978. This establishment has two branches: the first specializes in dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) grilled on a hot iron plate, while the second features charcoal-grilled dakgalbi. It is renowned for its savory Sogeum gui dakgalbi (grilled salted chicken) and sweet Ganjang dakgalbi (stir-fried chicken with soy sauce), offering visitors a delightful dining experience in an environment blessed with clean water and fresh air.

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum (춘천막국수체험박물관)

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum (춘천막국수체험박물관)

15.1 Km    25089     2022-10-14

264, Sinbuk-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-8869

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum was built with the theme of buckwheat noodles (makguksu), Chuncheon’s local dish. The museum's unique exterior design was inspired by the image of making buckwheat noodles. This two-story building has an exhibition hall introducing buckwheat noodles (makguksu) and buckwheat (maemil) on the first floor and an experience center where visitors can make and try their own makguksu on the second floor. In particular, the first floor displays a dimensional exhibition on the origin and tradition of makguksu, and the origin and efficacy of maemil. It is recommended to visit the exhibition before the makguksu making experience activity. The makguksu making experience is available starting from groups of two people. With the help of an instructor, participants will experience the entire production process of makguksu from kneading dough to making noodles by pressing the noodle frame. After finishing making noodles, participants will mix noodles with vegetables and a spicy sauce. Soy sauce seasoning is also available.