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Ganggachon (강가촌)

Ganggachon (강가촌)

8.0 Km    22742     2024-02-19

1122-54 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
033-434-9102

Ganggachon specializes in minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew), a dish that highlights the local flavors of the Hongcheongang River. Utilizing freshwater fish and free-range native chickens, the restaurant serves a richly flavored and nutritious meal. The minmul maeuntang is packed with a variety of vegetables, offering a balanced sweetness that makes it both delicious and easy to enjoy. Another popular item on their menu is the sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), featuring various namuls (salad) mixed with gochujang (red chili paste). Additionally, the option to dine at outdoor tables allows guests to enjoy their meal while taking in the scenic view of the Hongcheongang River.

Palbongsan Mountain Hongcheon (팔봉산(홍천))

Palbongsan Mountain Hongcheon (팔봉산(홍천))

8.2 Km    51597     2024-02-06

San 225, Palbong-ri, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Palbongsan Mountain, reaching 328 meters in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, is distinctive for its profile resembling eight peaks aligned side by side. The hiking trail predominantly features rocky sections that require careful navigation, including parts with rope-assisted climbs and steep ladders. For this ascent, essential hiking gear such as gloves and sturdy shoes are more advisable than tools like hiking poles.

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

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

9.2 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.

d.forest (강아지숲)

9.8 Km    315     2021-12-08

437, Chunghyo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

d.forest is the largest dog park in Korea at approximately 99,173 ㎡. It has various attractions to enjoy, together with visitor's pet dog, including museum, walking trails, playground and more. The museum focuses on the theme of human and dogs living in harmony. The museum provides pet waiting room for owners to enjoy the exhibition without distraction. Various walking trail courses are available with age and physical condition of the dog in mind. A large and small playground where dogs can play without leashes are available as well as a cafe with drinks for dogs, market and more.

Village 736 [Korea Quality] / 빌리지736 [한국관광 품질인증]

Village 736 [Korea Quality] / 빌리지736 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.9 Km    0     2022-04-06

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

Village 736 is a pension hotel located in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do with six private guest buildings. With Geumhaksan Mountain in the back and the Hongcheongang River in the front, Village 736 boasts a great view with a glimpse of Soeppulbong Peak of Maebongsan Mountain over the Hongcheongang River. There is also an outdoor swimming pool at the center of the premises, which creates an open atmosphere. The private guest buildings are located around the outdoor swimming pool, and the accommodation has wooden decks that create an overall well-organized vibe. Apart from the family guest building, all guest buildings are three-story buildings with a unique design. Upon opening the front door, guests can see a kitchen where they can cook. The buildings have private outdoor decks where guests can relax in the sun by opening the folding door. The living room is on the second floor. Guests can also enjoy hot baths during their stay inside a Hinoki cypress bathtub by the window. Lastly, the bedroom space is on the third floor. It has a great view overlooking the Hongcheongang River. At night, guests can also enjoy stars glistening in the night sky. The family guest building is a one-story building that can accommodate up to 6 guests. It also has a massage chair for relaxation. Each guest building has a private barbecue area. Guests can also order a barbecue set from the hotelier. Village 736 offers complementary brunch, including sandwiches, fruits, salad and coffee, in the cafe building.

Bandi Village [Korea Quality] / 반디빌리지 [한국관광 품질인증]

Bandi Village [Korea Quality] / 반디빌리지 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.8 Km    0     2022-04-08

287, Mugan-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-3937-5599

Located in Banditbul Village in Seorak-myeon, Bandi Village is a pool villa pension for pet dogs. It offers six private guest rooms equipped with an exclusive swimming pool, a playground, and a cafe for dogs. It is a must-visit place for families with pet dogs. All guest rooms at Bandi Village have two stories. There are four two-guest villas and two four-guest villas. Each villa has a swimming pool for dogs and a front lawn where dogs can freely run in. On the first floor, there are a spacious living room, kitchen and dining space, and the bedroom is on the second floor. In the warm, wood toned guest rooms have dog-friendly interior designs in all aspects. An exclusive bathtub and a dry room for the four-legged guests in the room are the highlights of Bandi Village. As it is a resort for dogs, they offer a full range of grooming services. The pension provides complementary pee pads, belly bands and dog towels. Emergency first aid kits for dogs are also available. Outside the building, there is an outdoor area where guests can enjoy a barbecue. In addition to the guest rooms, the common areas also stand out. Guests can enjoy welcome drinks and breakfast at Cafe Bandi located at the entrance. Bandi Village is also equipped with exercise equipment for dogs to help them exercise. In the middle of the pension, there is a grassy field where all dogs can play. It is completely enclosed with safety fences. The grassy field is regularly maintained by a professional anti-pest company so you can let your animal friend play without worrying about ticks.

Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

11.1 Km    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 Resort (용문산 관광지)

Yongmunsan Resort (용문산 관광지)

12.4 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))

12.4 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.

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

12.4 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.