Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (오색별빛정원전)

17.2 Km 195050 2022-12-14

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1544-6703

Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, covering 330 thousand square meters. Held from December to March, the environmental-friendly LED lights shine throughout the garden.

Wild Flower Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요 야생화전시회)

17.2 Km 20872 2021-04-09

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1544-6703

The Garden of Morning Calm's Wild Flower Exhibition showcases wild flowers that signal the start of the spring season. The unassuming beauty of wildflowers are a simple sure sign of the time between winter and spring. The event aims to protect and promote wildflowers which are often ignored or unknown.

The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)

17.2 Km 425297 2024-02-15

432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.

Spring Festa (봄꽃페스타)

17.2 Km 61232 2024-04-18

432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

Every year during The Garden of Morning Calm's Spring Festa, the garden is covered with a rich tapestry of color from the thousands of flowers and trees in full bloom. Enjoy the beauty of tulips, azaleas, daffodils, magnolias, rododendrons, plum blossoms, forsythia, cherry blossoms, and more!

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

17.3 Km 3716 2021-03-11

289-146, Chungnyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6769

Located in Gyeonggi-do and home to the nation's largest nut pine forest, composed of trees over 80 years old, Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort is a special recreational forest complex where phytoncide emitted from the pine tree forest creates a healing experience. The forest is located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level on Chungnyeongsan and Seorisan Mountains.

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 들국화전시회)

17.4 Km 28289 2023-09-14

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

During the Chrysanthemum Exhibtion of the Garden of Morning Calm, visitors can enjoy 35 types of chrysanthemums. The Garden of Morning Calm makes a perfect outing for families to soak in the fall ambience and romance.

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi (춘천명물닭갈비)

17.4 Km 21779 2024-03-20

813 Yetgyeongchun-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi, a specialty restaurant renowned for dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), is situated near the scenic Bukhangang River and Uiamho Lake. Chuncheon is celebrated as the city of dakgalbi. Their signature dish features spicy seasoned chicken stir-fried with vegetables, tteok (rice cake), and sweet potatoes on an iron plate, offering an exquisite flavor. Notable nearby attractions include the Samaksan Cable Car and the MBC Broadcasting Station.

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong (김유정문학촌)

17.5 Km 26620 2023-01-19

1430-14, Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-261-4650

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong was established on the site of the birth home of Kim, in order to commemorate Kim You-jeong who left various great short story novels of Korea’s modern times, such as Spring, Spring (1935), and Camellia Flower (1936). It was opened in 2002, consisting of the Birth Home of Kim You-jeong, Memorial Hall, foot-operated mortar, etc. Then, in 2016, various facilities, such as Kim You-jeong’s Story House, outdoor stage, experience room, and Nangman Nuri were additionally built across the Literary Village of Kim You-jeong. The current birth home with the square-shaped structure, which is the typical hanok (traditional Korean house) style, was restored according to historical research by Kim’s relatives and students. The Memorial Hall provides information and displays artifacts related to Kim You-jeong’s life and works. Kim You-jeong’s Story House shows three-dimensional exhibits and videos related to his works and life. Various sculptures made with the themes of Kim’s short story novels are placed throughout its outside area. It is recommended to walk along the Sille Story Road after visiting the Literary Village. The Sille Story Road is a trail, which is a literature tour, consisting of the places that appeared in Kim’s novels with the background of his hometown.

Gongjicheon Stream (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

17.8 Km 20628 2022-12-26

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3322

The city of Chuncheon is surrounded by Uiamho, Chuncheonho, and Soyangho Lakes and is widely known as "Lake City." Much like the Hangang Riverside Parks are a representative landmark of Seoul, Gongjicheon Resort beside the stream is a treasure of Chuncheon. The resort is complete with a sculpture park, fountain, boat dock, outdoor stage, playground and more.

OHSIM5 (오심5)

17.8 Km 210 2021-04-07

45, Sille-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9469-2535

A restaurant with outdoor terrace. The representative menu is gangwon salad bibimbap (brunch menu). This is a cafe located in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do.

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (오색별빛정원전) - Area information - Korea travel information