Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

0m 42531 2021-05-05

Yeonsu-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-33-773-5101

Jungwonpokpo Falls is located at the eastern edge of Jungwon Valley in Jungwonsan Mountain, Yangpyeong. A 15-minute walk from the parking lot through the valley pathway will take the visitors to the three-tiered waterfalls. Rather a small waterfall less than 10 meters high, Jungwonpokpo Falls is surrounded by cliffs with fantastic rock formations that look like folding screens. The plunge pool is also impressive with its depth and x_width. Located nearby is another waterfall known as Chimapokpo Falls.

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

3.2 Km 9587 2024-04-17

656 Yongmunsan-ro, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-770-1072

Yangpyeong Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival is held in the Yangpyeong area, famous for clean water and grand mountains. Wild herbs and vegetables harvested from Yongmunsan Mountain were recorded in Donggukyeojiji (Historical Records of the mid-Joseon dynasty) as being presented to the king as the best in the nation.

Yongmunsan Resort (용문산 관광지)

3.3 Km 17440 2021-12-06

Sinjeom-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-0088

Yongmunsan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is comprised of Doilbong Peak, Baegunbong Peak, and other peaks. The resort shares the area with various cultural relics such as Yongmunsa Temple; Yongmunsa Temple’s gingko tree; a stupa containing a relic of the Buddha, a monument of the reverend monk Jeongji; and the Yongmunsan Mountain area’s war record monument. The resort area is frequented by visitors throughout all four seasons but is especially popular in the fall because of the yellow-tinged gingko tree of Yongmunsa Temple (a Natural Monument).

A 2 kilometers trek through the valley from Yongmunsa Temple will bring you to Yonggakbawi Rock, shaped like a dragon’s horn, halfway up the mountain. 1km away from Yonggakbawi Rock lays a huge boulder, Court Rock, on which 100 people can easily sit at the same time. There is also an amusement park that provides great entertainment for children, consisting of a rapid ride, a Viking-boat, a merry-go-round, bumper cars, a family coaster, and other rides.

Thirty minutes from Yongmunsa Temple is Jungwon Valley that looks small when seen from the outside, but leads to the mountain’s summit where you can enjoy a superb view. And only another fifteen minutes walk will bring you to the three-tiered Jungwon Falls where you can enjoy the sound of crashing waters and feel the cooling mists that rise from the base of the falls.

Yongmunsa Temple (용문사(용문산))

4.1 Km 28282 2022-12-21

782, Yongmunsan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-3797

Yongmunsa Temple is located about 9 kilometers northeast from Yongmun Station on the Jungang line. It was built during the Silla Kingdom and reconstructed during the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon dynasty. It was badly damaged during the Korean War, but was restored and now consists of three buildings, the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, and the bell tower. Its courtyard contains the largest ginkgo tree in Asia, which is 1,100 years old, measures 60 meters in x_height and 14 meters in circumference and is designated and protected as a Natural Monument. Legend says the great Buddhist Monk Uisang, who lived during the Silla Kingdom, stuck his staff in the earth, and the tree grew out of the simple staff.

Freshwater Fish Ecology Center (양평 민물고기 생태학습관)

4.9 Km 61540 2024-02-07

23-2 Sanggwang-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Freshwater Fish Ecology Center is a venue dedicated to the observation of the ecological life of diverse freshwater fish. The center offers many educational facilities, including a Freshwater Fish Aquarium, a Freshwater Fish Experience Playground, a Video Learning Center, an Ecology Pond, and more. It exhibits 1,200 freshwater fish of sixty different species. Visitors have the opportunity to encounter native Korean freshwater fish, such as Sturgeon, Korean Torrent Catfish, Bitterling, Korean Rose Bitterling, and more.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival (물맑은양평 빙어축제)

5.5 Km 21189 2020-03-24

55-2, Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival takes place in Soomy Village from late-December to early-February. Residents are preparing for the festival to welcome all visitors including families, couples, groups and others. During the festival, visitors can eat warm fish cakes and roasted chestnuts. Aside from ice fishing, other traditional winter games and activities such as kite-flying, top spinning, sledding and jjinbbang-making (steamed bun with red bean filling) will be available.

During lunch, tteokguk (sliced rice cake soup), bingeohoe muchim (seasoned raw smelt salad) and bingeo twigim (deep-fried smelt) are available at the Women's Society of Soomy Land. One special trait of this festival is the offer of an all-inclusive experience package. After making a reservation, families can enjoy a full day of fun experiences from the moment they arrive until the time they head home with no additional fees to worry about.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages: Children will look up to their fathers’ as strong men, pulling their sleds around the snow-covered ice; couples will look back on the festival as a warm winter memory, walking hand in hand; friends and coworkers will remember the delicious food and joyful time they spent together.

To attend the festival, visitors can make a reservation on the festival's official website.

Saneum National Recreational Forest (국립 산음자연휴양림)

6.1 Km 63626 2022-12-21

347, Gobuk-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-8133

Saneum National Recreational Forest is located in Danwol-myeon in Yangpyeong. It opened on January 1, 2000 and can accommodate up to 2,000 visitors a day. The park's name "saneum" means "mountain shade," a name given for its geographical location where it is surrounded by other mountains on all sides. The park's lush forest is home to diverse species of wildlife and the valley boasts spectacular views.

House of Mind [Korea Quality]생각속의집[한국관광 품질인증]

6.5 Km 0 2023-05-23

37 , Daeburok-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9634-7938

House of Mind in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is a private pension offering self-contained rooms in a beautiful scenic location, with the added excitement of a wooden hinoki bath - perfect for relieving traveler’s fatigue.

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

7.4 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.

Yongmun Millennium Market / Yongmun Traditional Market (days ending in 5 and 10) (용문천년시장 / 용문전통시장 (5, 10일))

7.4 Km 21821 2024-02-22

19 Damunjungang 1-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

There are two markets in the Yongmun area: the permanent Yongmun Millennium Market and the Yongmun Traditional Market, the latter of which opens on dates ending in 5 and 10. Boasting around 200 stalls, this 5-Day market is conveniently situated right in front of Yongmun Station on the Gyeonguijungang Line. It offers a variety of items including handmade products, clothes, and snacks like twisted donuts and fried whole chicken, as well as vegetables and fruits. The market is bustling with food, sights to see, and entertainment. Visitors are invited to come and experience the vibes of a traditional Korean market.

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