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Gangwon Hanwoo Day (강원한우데이)

Gangwon Hanwoo Day (강원한우데이)

12.1Km    2024-05-22

11 Sicheong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-263-3466

Gangwon Hanwoo Day celebrates Korean beef from cattle raised in the Gangwon area. The festival offers amazing discounts on beef products, as well as promotes hanwoo.

Chuncheon Art Gallery (춘천미술관)

12.3Km    2022-10-20

71, Seobudaeseong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-1856

Chuncheon Art Gallery started from a simple exhibition at the Children’s Center in Samcheon-dong in 1995. Thanks to this exhibition and the continued efforts of the Chuncheon Fine Arts Association to make Chuncheon a city of culture and arts, the gallery was able to move and open as a permanent exhibition space. The gallery offers local artists a venue to actively present their works, serving as a stimulant for expanding the popularity of culture and arts and enriching the lives of citizens. The Chuncheon Art Gallery is a relaxing and easily accessible cultural space to enjoy art in the Chucheon area.

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

12.7Km    2021-03-05

1655, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Situated in Gapyeong, the city of peace and relaxation, Interactive Art Museum is the first of its kind to be opened in Korea. The museum displays artworks that incorporate state-of-the-art technology, offering unique and interactive art experiences to viewers, and distinguishes itself from regular art museums. Interactive Art Museum invites visitors to engage in art through interactive three dimensional artworks and illusory multimedia effects.

Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)

Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)

12.7Km    2021-04-28

70, Useok-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-260-1500

Opened in 2002, Chuncheon National Museum was established to identify and promote the original form and characteristics of the regional culture of Gangwon-do. It consists of the Permanent Exhibition Hall, Brand Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and Outdoor Exhibition space. The museum displays the artifacts based on Gangwon-do’s history and culture, ranging from prehistoric times to modern times, and holds a special exhibition with diverse themes. The main building of the museum, built in harmony with nature, was selected as the “Best Architecture of the Year” by the Korean Institute of Architects in 2003. In particular, the main building is known for the center hall equipped with a circular glass ceiling. The Museum Cafe is situated at this center hall where visitors take a rest while enjoying the sunlight through the ceiling. The Immersive Digital Cafe has been in service on the 2nd floor of the center hall since the end of 2020. It shows a beautiful and vivid video of the Eight Sights of Gwandong, Five Hundred Arhats at Changnyeongsa Temple Site, and other sites on its 28 m-wide screen. Its Children’s Museum was also newly opened in 2021 under the theme “Children & Nature.”

Chuncheon Sejong Hotel (춘천세종호텔)

Chuncheon Sejong Hotel (춘천세종호텔)

12.8Km    2020-09-09

31, Bonguisan-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-252-1191

Chuncheon Sejong Hotel in Bongui-dong, Chuncheon offers comfortable rooms in a convenient location, being just a five-minute drive from Chuncheon Station and an eight-minute drive from Chuncheon Bus Terminal. The hotel has 63 rooms spread throughout three floors and in two annex buildings. Guests can enjoy the coffee shop and restaurant serving both Korean and Western cuisine. In addition, there are multiple halls and rooms used for various events including conferences, weddings and banquets.

Statue of Soyanggang Maid (소양강처녀상)

Statue of Soyanggang Maid (소양강처녀상)

12.8Km    2021-05-07

2675, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

This Soyanggang Maiden Statue stands high between Soyanggang Skywalk and Soyang i(2)gyo Bridge. This statue, representing Korea’s popular song Soyanggang Cheonyeo (maiden), is 12 m high in total, combining 5 m-high base stone and 7 m-high body. If you see it close to, the statue looks very big. The statue depicts a maiden who holds her skirt hem with one hand and reed with the other, and her breast-knot flapping in the wind. The base stone has the inscription of lyrics. The lyrics belong to the song Soyanggang Cheonyeo composed by Ban Ya-wol, who left hit songs, such as Crossing the Teary Pass of Bakdaljae, and Brokenhearted Miari Ridge.

Soyanggang Skywalk (소양강스카이워크)

Soyanggang Skywalk (소양강스카이워크)

12.8Km    2024-02-28

2663 Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The Soyanggang Skywalk, extending over the river, spans 174 meters in length, with a transparent glass floor covering 156 meters of its section. At the end of the skywalk, visitors will find a circular plaza and an observatory, renowned for their panoramic views, especially of the sunsets. Additionally, the Ssogarisang sculpture, depicting a leopard mandarin fish, stands on the opposite side of the plaza, drawing in visitors. Water from a fountain flows from this sculpture at fixed intervals, adding to the allure. 

Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(홍천))

Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(홍천))

12.8Km    2024-07-11

1124 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Hongcheon's Palbongsan Mountain, reaching an elevation of 328 meters, 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.

Ganggachon (강가촌)

Ganggachon (강가촌)

13.0Km    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.

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

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

13.3Km    2024-04-22

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

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