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Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)

Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)

202.0M    2023-07-25

50 , Gyeonggang-ro yuhyeon 1-gil, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The Catholic Church in Pungsuwon was built mainly by believers who migrated to escape Catholic persecution. Pungsuwon Catholic Church is the 4th Catholic Church built in Korea, and the first Catholic Church built by a Korean priest. The Pungsuwon parish had jurisdiction over 29 public offices in 12 cities and counties, including Chuncheon, Wonju, Hwacheon, Yanggu, Hongcheon, Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, and Yangpyeong. Located in Yuhyeon-ri, Seowon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Pungsuwon Catholic Church was designated as a tangible cultural property of Gangwon-do in 1982. The Pungsuwon Museum is located behind the Pungsuwon Catholic Church and is a relics exhibition hall consisting of 3 exhibition facilities on the 2nd floor. During the persecution of the Catholic Church, over 1,000 objects used by priests to celebrate mass and 1,000 relics that give a glimpse into the lives of the ancestors in the past are exhibited.

Oak Valley (오크밸리)

Oak Valley (오크밸리)

10.5Km    2025-10-23

66 Oak valley 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-730-3500

At Oak Valley, you can enjoy rest, culture, and sports. The region's four distinctive seasons make it a perfect place to enjoy the landscape throughout the year. Oak Valley offers stunning natural landscapes, dynamic golf courses, ski courses offering thrilling but safe experiences, various leisure and convenient facilities, a Mediterranean-style condominium, culture, and sports. Oak Valley boasts ski courses designed in harmony with nature, eco-friendly course management, balance between several artworks and the courses, and various events.
Additionally, Oak Valley has a 54-hole members-only golf course, a 9-hole public golf course, a premium condominium resort with over 1,000 guest rooms, and a family-friendly premium ski resort with nine slopes. Thus, it is the ideal place to enjoy leisure sports and relaxation throughout the year. The resort also has various other facilities, including banquet halls, a wedding hall, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. Mountain bicycles can be rented here. 

Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) (뮤지엄SAN (명상관))

12.6Km    2025-10-23

260, Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-730-9000

Museum SAN (Space Art Nature), hidden in the mountain, was designed by Tadao Ando, a legendary architect known for his minimalistic exposed concrete buildings. The museum opened in May 2013 with the last works of James Turrel, known for his work within the light and space movement. The museum is spread out in a line starting at the trail at the Welcome Center, to the lawn parking lot to the Flower Garden, Water Garden, Main Building, Meditation Hall, Stone Garden, and James Turrell Hall. The four wing-shaped structure of the Main Building is designed using squares, triangles, and circles, reflecting the architect's philosophy of connecting land, sky, and humans. Additionally, the museum runs various experience and educational programs in addition to its permanent and special exhibitions.
Cafe Terrace in the Main Building is the ideal spot to take a rest while enjoying the 360-degree panoramic view of the mountain. At the Meditation Hall near the Stone Garden, you can relax your mind and body with the aroma and singing bowl sounds that fill the hall, while enjoying the beautiful scenery through the curved windows.

Oak Valley Snow Park (오크밸리 스키장)

Oak Valley Snow Park (오크밸리 스키장)

13.7Km    2022-10-20

58, Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-769-7070

Oak Valley Snow Park is a premium ski resort that everyone in the family can enjoy. From beginners to advanced courses as well as a different theme for every course, visitors can try each slope without worry. The Golf Village offers a straight course for maximum speed as well as a kids-only course. Filled with various events in winter, visitors can enjoy fireworks every night as well as special concerts by famous singers.

Yangjimal Hwaro Gui (양지말 화로구이)

Yangjimal Hwaro Gui (양지말 화로구이)

14.5Km    2025-11-05

17-4 Yangjimal-gil Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Hwaro Gui Restaurant in Hongcheon
This is a popular charcoal grill restaurant in Hongcheon that is always full. Grilled Red Chili Paste Pork Belly is the representative menu. In addition, there are soy sauce Grilled Pork Belly, Buckwheat Noodles, Korean Beef Bibimbap, and Grilled Deodeok. The fire-flavored meat which is grilled over real hardwood charcoal and Green Onion Salad are the best combination. It is also fun to look around the well-tended garden while drinking Buckwheat Coffee served after meals.

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

14.7Km    2021-01-28

Munye-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-340-2840

Seomgang River crisscrosses the heart of Hoengseong County, flowing on towards Wonju before eventually joining the Namhangang River. The banks of this river are home to a variety of wild flowers, including bright pink royal azaleas that bloom every spring. Gigantic rocks and pine tree forests on each side complete the view. High on the bluff rests Unamjeong Pavilion, overlooking the river and the unfolding vista. Hoengseong's downtown area starts right after crossing Seomgang River on Heongseonggyo Bridge. Nearby attractions like Hoengseong Sports Complex and local resturants specializing in fish stew also attract more tourists to come after sightseeing.

Fioretto (피오레토)

Fioretto (피오레토)

15.0Km    2024-02-16

1F Seongmunan Clubhouse, 431 Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Fioretto is an Italian restaurant located within the Seongmunan CC Clubhouse. The Master Chef brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain and has served as an Executive Chef at prestigious global hotels. Their menu is an ode to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas aged for 48 hours and baked in a brick oven. Additionally, they offer a selection of freshly made pasta, steaks, seafood, delectable desserts, and more.

Hoengseong Chukhyup Hanu Plaza Main Branch (횡성축협 한우프라자 본점)

Hoengseong Chukhyup Hanu Plaza Main Branch (횡성축협 한우프라자 본점)

15.3Km    2025-04-22

강원특별자치도 횡성군 횡성읍 횡성로 337

This restaurant is run by Hoengseong Chukhyup (Hoengseong Livestock Cooperative). You can purchase premium cuts of hanu, raised in the Hoengseong region, directly from the counter and grill them in the restaurant. After paying the table setting fees, help yourself to side dishes from the self-serve bar, where refills are also available. The restaurant also offers dishes made with hanu, such as bulgogi and hanutang (Korean beef soup). Other branches can be found in the Ucheon and Saemal areas.

Yangpyeong Kudun Closed Station (양평 구 구둔역)

15.4Km    2025-10-23

1336-2 Ilsin-ri, Jipyeong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

This is a simple station that closed in 2012, and the waiting room, the station office, the railroad that stretched out toward one point, and the vehicles that stopped there remain intact. Just standing in front of the door where the name of the history is visible or under the trees that are much taller than the history creates an emotional scene. It is decorated as a cultural space in every corner, so you can look around in detail or just enjoy a walk along the railroad tracks. The Garden of Confession, the ground-breaking floor painting, and the train not running are photo points.

Hoengseong Hanugukbap (횡성한우국밥)

15.5Km    2024-02-19

46 Munhwacheyuk-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong Hanugukbap is a Korean restaurant that specializes in dishes made with local Hoengseong hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature offering, hanu gukbap (Korean beef and rice soup), is exclusively prepared using Hoengseong hanu, which is renowned for its tender and chewy textures as well as its rich, flavorful juices. The broth, simmered for a long time in a gamasot (cast-iron pot), carries a deep and rich flavor. It's a popular dining spot among both locals and tourists alike.