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Lotte Mart - Seoksa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 석사점)

Lotte Mart - Seoksa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 석사점)

15.4Km    2024-04-22

108, Sesil-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Greencamp Youth Hostel (그린캠프유스호스텔)

Greencamp Youth Hostel (그린캠프유스호스텔)

16.0Km    2020-03-26

729-64, Hwaaksan-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-5304

Located only an hour away from Seoul, Greencamp Youth Hostel is surround by nature. Perfect for weekend gateaway, the hostel offers both family and group accomodation.

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

16.2Km    2024-12-16

122 , Jongjasan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-4148-8713

Healience Seonmaeul sits on Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. It was built at 250 meters above sea level as it was inspired by the high altitude of longevity villages worldwide. In the beginning, it was developed as the first wellness center in Korea and has now become a well-aging and healing resort. The village is led by Dr. Si-hyung Lee, the most renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author in Korea. The village runs scientific and well-designed health experience programs and offers immune-boosting meal plans under the guidance of professional instructors (Lifestyle Habit Improvement team). It helps you enjoy optimum rest, which cannot be experienced in cities, by detoxing from the digital world (free from the Internet, mobile phones, and the outside world) and experiencing intentional inconvenience. There are ten manually-created, beautiful trekking courses and eco-friendly facilities here. Healience Seonmaeul was chosen as a healing tourist destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2011. In 2014, it was also chosen as the first privately-operated healing forest, a first in Korea.  

*Gifted natural environment: Located in a scenic forest at 250 meters above sea level in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do.
*Top-tier team of experts: Excellent instructors, led by serotonin expert Dr. Si-hyung Lee, along with a team of fitness trainers and professional nutritionists.
*Eco-friendly space: Rooms have a courtyard, and a skylight allow guests to enjoy the courtyard and see stars at night through the windows. There are ten manually created trekking courses.
*Healthy natural meal: Low-sodium, healthy meals without artificial additives or trans fats.
*Various additional facilities: A spa (carbonated spring), Rock Sauna, Forest Yurt (a place for meditation), and Kiva (a space for communication).
*2011: Chosen as one of 'Korea’s 10 Healing Courses for Themed Tourism" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
*2014: Chosen as the first healing forest owned by a private company, chosen by the Forest Income Division of Gangwon-do Provincial Government 
*2015: Chosen as a business site for a sodium reduction project by Hongcheon-gun
*2017: Selected as one of 25 Wellness Sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization 
* Selected as a pilot-certified establishment by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for the Korea Quality initiative.

Seoksangyegok Valley (석산계곡)

16.6Km    2024-04-03

Seoksan-ri, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Seoksangyegok Valley, located in Sorisan Mountain, is also known as Sorisangyegok Valley. The area is known for its crystal-clear water, where marsh snails can be caught, and its pure, unpolluted environment is evident by the countless fireflies visible in summer. The valley is quite lengthy and abundant in water, making it an ideal summer getaway spot. There are numerous resting areas near the valley, adding to its appeal for visitors.

Chuncheon Puppet Theater & Puppet Museum (춘천인형극장&인형극박물관)

17.1Km    2021-04-20

3017, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-8450

Chuncheon Puppet Theater, which is Korea’s first puppet theater, and Chuncheon Puppet Museum, which exhibits various materials about puppet shows, are located side by side on the Uiamho lakeside. As the Puppet Festival Chuncheon gained its popularity since its first opening in 1989, Chuncheon Puppet Theater and Chuncheon Puppet Museum were also opened in 2001 and 2004, respectively. At present, Chuncheon Puppet Theater is the main stage of the Puppet Festival Chuncheon, which is held every year, and provides a puppet show aside from the festival period. The museum displays various types of puppets from Korea and other countries, including Korea’s puppets from kkokdugaksi nori (Korean puppet play), France’s Guignols, and China’s shadow puppets. It also offers experience programs related to the exhibition. Besides a cafe with a great view by the museum, there are a playground, a waterside bike path, and a trail nearby, as well as Gangwon Provincial Arboretum, which is about 500 m away.

Chuncheon Puppet Festival (춘천인형극제)

Chuncheon Puppet Festival (춘천인형극제)

17.1Km    2022-05-16

3017, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-242-8452

Chuncheon Puppet Festival first began in September 1989 and has now developed into the largest puppet festival in Asia attracting performers and visitors from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy four seasons of the festival at various locations throughout the city.

Village 736 (빌리지736)

Village 736 (빌리지736)

17.1Km    2024-12-13

206-9 , Noil-ro, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-3270-2947

Village 736 is a self-contained private pension situated in Hongcheon, Gangwon-dong, with breathtaking views of Geumhaksan Mountain in back, Hongcheongang River in front, and the foothills of Soeppulbong Peak in the distance. Apart from the family guest building, which is a private pension on the first floor, all of the buildings have a three-story structure, with a kitchen and an outdoor deck on the first floor, a living room and a bathtub on the second floor, and a bedroom on the third floor. There is an outdoor swimming pool in the center of the pension. Each guest building has its own barbecue area, and barbecue sets can be ordered. Complimentary breakfast such as sandwiches are provided to guests.

Gamja IsLand (감자아일랜드)

Gamja IsLand (감자아일랜드)

17.1Km    2024-03-20

77 Bangsong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Gamja IsLand is a pub in Gangwon-do, created from the innovative ideas of young entrepreneurs. It combines local Gangwon-do potatoes with German beer traditions. Instead of traditional malt, they use potatoes to brew their signature Gamja beer (potato beer) and offer other varieties including Oksusu beer (corn beer), as well as fruit-flavored options such as peach and apple. Their beer selection is complemented by a menu featuring dishes like Sogogi gamja ball (beef potato ball), Saeu gamja ball (shrimp potato ball), Chuncheon dakgalbi pizza (Chuncheon spicy stir-fried chicken pizza), and a homemade potato soup named Gamja Ong Yummy.

Dunggeun Dakgalbi Makguksu Dakbossam(둥근닭갈비 막국수 닭보쌈)

Dunggeun Dakgalbi Makguksu Dakbossam(둥근닭갈비 막국수 닭보쌈)

17.2Km    2025-01-20

1F, 54 Chuncheonsunhwan-ro 72beon-gil, Dongnae-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Dunggeun Dakgalbi is a renowned chicken dish restaurant in Chuncheon, a city famous for dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken). Their signature dish, dakbossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with chicken), features dakgalbi marinated in a unique sauce, generously topped with bossam sauce and wrapped with assorted vegetables. Another delightful option is stir-fried rice prepared in the remaining sauce, or enjoying it alongside cold dongchimi makguksu (buckwheat noodles with radish water kimchi).

Cheongpyeong Lake (청평호반)

17.2Km    2021-05-08

1906-15, Yumyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-8830

Cheongpyeong Lake is an artificial lake that was formed with the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in the Bukhangang River. Surrounding mountains and lake landscapes blend together harmoniously creating breathtaking views and is fast becoming a choice destination in Korea.

Near Cheongpyeong Lake there is an amusement park as well as numerous summer homes. On the nearby lake, one can enjoy water skiing and a host of other recreations. In addition, accommodation is also available making this destination a famous vacation spot all-year-round. Around Cheongpyeong Lake, there are a total of 30 boating areas for water skiing, motor boats, jet skis, banana boats, and various other water activities. All instrument rentals and lessons are also available.