Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리) - Area information - Korea travel information

Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

18.3 Km    51505     2023-01-02

26, Sogeumsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-731-4088

One of the main attractions of Wonju, Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is the longest and largest pedestrian bridge in Korea with a length of 200 meters, a x_height of 100 meters, and a x_width of 1.5 meters. The thrill of walking midair is enough to make visitors come to this attraction. The skywalk next to the bridge offers an amazing view of the surroundings. With a protective deck at the entrance of the bridge, anyone who has the courage can walk on the bridge. Other attractions nearby include Wonju Railbike, Museum SAN, the Grave of Joeom, and more.

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

18.3 Km    75588     2023-02-06

12, Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Ganhyeon Tourist Area, which is located 18 kilometers to the west of the city of Wonju, is seated where the Seomgang River and Samsancheon Stream, which are branches of the Namhangang River, come together and meet. 40- to 50-meter-high uniquely-shaped rocks and cliffs on both sides of the river form harmony with thickly wooded forests and the dark blue-colored river, and a vast white sandy beach stretches on the sides of the river to complete the fabulous scenery of the area. The river water is clean and the sandy beach is open and extensive, which makes it a popular summer vacation spot for those who like to play in the water.

* Things to enjoy in Ganhyeon Tourist Area *
Ganhyeon Rock located on the opposite side of the tourist area now has 37 rocky paths where people can enjoy rock climbing. Frequently changing flows and depths of the water potentially pose a great safety risk so visitors must be extremely careful when playing in the water. It should be noted that camping, cooking, campfires, fishing, etc., in or by the water are strictly prohibited. It takes approx. 1 hour 20 minutes for a round trip on Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, which is located by the entrance of the mountain trail within the Ganhyeon Tourist Area, and the bridge boasts the greatest length and largest scale (100 meters high, 200 meters long, 1.5 meters wide) among all mountain walkway bridges in Korea. To provide visitors with an exhilarating experience, the floor of the bridge is made of specially manufactured steel grating, which enables those who walk over the bridge to enjoy the thrill.

Hongcheongang Winter Festival (홍천강 꽁꽁축제)

Hongcheongang Winter Festival (홍천강 꽁꽁축제)

18.7 Km    16558     2023-12-28

Sinjangdae-ri, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-439-5864

Hongcheongang Winter Festival takes place every winter to promote Hongcheon trout and the local region. Various programs are prepared, including ice-fishing, indoor fishing and barehanded fishing. Indoor programs are also offered such as winter folk games, exhibits of traditional old houses, and traditional food.

Canceled: Hongcheon Beer Festival (홍천강 별빛음악 맥주축제)

Canceled: Hongcheon Beer Festival (홍천강 별빛음악 맥주축제)

19.0 Km    1392     2022-09-13

Galmagok-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-439-5800

Hongcheon Beer Festival takes place near Korea's largest beer factory and craft beer brewery where visitors can enjoy fresh beer throughout the festival. Several entertaining events and performances are prepared for both locals and tourists to enjoy. The World Wet Dance Contest in particular is the highlight event of this festival.

Lemongrass Pension [Korea Quality] /  레몬그라스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Lemongrass Pension [Korea Quality] / 레몬그라스 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.4 Km    0     2022-04-06

230, Myeongseong-gil, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9073-1301

Lemongrass Pension is a private pension nestled next to a clean stream at the foot of Sorisan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do Province. The host lives on the premises to keep the facilities clean and offers friendly services. All five guest rooms are private two-story buildings, which come in difference sizes for groups of two, four, six, and eight guests. As soon as you open the door to the guest room, you can see a full wall window that shows the beautiful scenery of the mountain. Inside Lemon Balm Room, which is the biggest guest room that can accommodate eight guests, there is a fireplace which creates the feel of a private cottage. It even has a karaoke machine. The two-story Chamomile Room can accommodate six guests. On the first floor, there is a bed room and a living room. There is a cute little attic on the second floor. At night, you can watch stars pouring through the ceiling. As for the rest of the guest rooms, there is a kitchen on the first floor and the second floor is decorated as a bed room. All guest rooms have a self-contained kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and tableware. In addition to this, there is an exclusive indoor barbecue area as well. The pension also has a front lawn that is well maintained. The front lawn is connected to a deck and there are also convenient facilities such as bench and rocking chair. In particular, the pension has an outdoor barbecue area that is shared by all guests. You can enjoy the luxury of having a meal over the panoramic view of Sorisan Mountain. There are also complementary facilities that the guests can use conveniently including cafeteria, foot volleyball court, and baseball court. Vivaldi Park is only 10 minutes away from the pension. Yangpyeong Wildflower Arboretum, Semiwon, and Gwangtan Recreation Area are also located nearby.

Taejang Samgyeopsal (태장삼겹살)

Taejang Samgyeopsal (태장삼겹살)

20.0 Km    62     2021-03-30

51, Bugwon-ro 2704beon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-734-6278

A place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ culture. This BBQ restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.