Wonju Korea Ginseng Factory (원주 고려인삼창)

7.2 Km 25191 2022-10-13

2955, Bugwon-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-741-4544

Operated by the Korea Ginseng Corporation, the Korea Ginseng Factory makes high quality Korean ginseng. Visitors can learn all about Korean ginseng, the process of making red ginseng from ginseng and how to spot good ginseng when shopping. Tours operate on a pre-reservation basis, with all participants required to wear protective garments to keep out pollutants. After the tour, visitors will be well-educated on the health benefits and production methods of red ginseng.

Wonju Baegunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 백운산자연휴양림 (원주))

7.6 Km 13855 2022-10-25

81, Baegunsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-766-1063

The valley flowing from the top of Baegunsan Mountain to the north direction is called Yongsugol Valley. A dense forest, pristine waters and numerous rock formations in the vicinity all provide a beautiful scenery. The downstream area of the valley holds a large amount of water and it is a popular place for vacationers and visitors all year round. The forest park contains a wide variety of trees, some of which grow naturally while others have been more recently planted. In particular, the 1.7-kilometer section of the valley that stretches from the entrance to the resort area boasts breathtaking scenery and is lined with weigela and wild cherry trees. The park is carpeted with various wild flowers such as dicentra, columbine and hepatica, and wild animals such as water deer, wild boars, and raccoons are easily spotted.

Tehas (테하스)

9.0 Km 0 2024-02-16

292-22, Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Tehas, run by an American chef, specializes in Texan cuisine. Its first floor functions as a restaurant, while the seconde floor houses a café. Guests can enjoy picturesque mountain views during the day and charming lights in the evening. Its signature dishes, the Tehas platter and back ribs platter, are in high demand and require reservations to be made a day in advance. The restaurant is particularly popular for its delectable pasta dishes and tender barbecue meats.

Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

9.2 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.

Wonju Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge (원주 소금산 울렁다리)

9.2 Km 1 2022-04-08

12, Sogeumsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-749-4860

Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge is approximately twice as long as the original Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, stretching 404 meters-long, 2 meters wide. The name Ulleong is for the feeling in the stomach visitors will have as they cross the bridge with some parts being glass bottom. Visitors will be able to enjoy both the natural surroundings and thrilling walk across the bridge.

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

9.2 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.

BENIKEA Hotel Munmak (베니키아 호텔 문막)

9.7 Km 16435 2019-11-11

9, Wanggeon-ro, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-734-7315

Opened in July 2012, BENIKEA Hotel Munmak is a first class hotel with 66 guest rooms, business rooms, a banquet hall, live music café and other recreational facilities. The hotel is located in an easily accessible area, near Century 21 Golf Country Club, Oak Valley Golf, Ganhyeon National Tourist Site, Chiaksan National Park, Pak Kyongni House, the site of Beopcheonsa Temple and more.

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

10.2 Km 0 2024-03-28

127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-748-4860

Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance. The media facade section is the largest in Korea, using 12 large beam projectors on a natural rock wall. There are also seven large lasers and the fountain shoots water up to 60 meters high in time to music. Night of Light Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October and is free. The show starts at 20:30 and lasts for 50 minutes.

Fioretto (피오레토)

10.5 Km 0 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.

Wonju Sangwonsa Temple (상원사(원주)

11.4 Km 11191 2023-07-17

930, Seongnam-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-763-1608

Sangwonsa Temple is located at the foot of Namdaebong Peak (1,182 m) on the southern tip of Chiaksan Mountain and is built atop a flat rock floor with an area of around 330 m2. Cool spring water shoots up from a crack on a rock before the temple and a 40 meter-tall cliff is located in front of it while three rare katsura trees stand at the tip of the cliff. The story of a pheasant returning a favor, which became the origin tale of Chiaksan, is a myth created at this temple.

Though it is not clearly known when Sangwonsa was first constructed, it is believed to have been built during the Silla Dynasty considering the stone pagodas and other relics at the temple. The two stone pagodas in front of the sanctuary add greater magnificence to the beauty of the Buddhist temple in the heart of an old mountain. The temple is designated as a Gangwon-do Cultural Heritage Material.

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