KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay (케이티엔지(KT&G) 상상마당춘천스테이)

9.8Km 2024-12-19

22 , Sports town-gil 399beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-818-4200

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay, near Uiam Lake in Gangwon-do, is a cultral space with "art" and "stay". It has an unusual exterior and offers tastful designed rooms - all of which are bright and comfy with AC, heating and ondol temperature control. There is a restaurant on the first floor, and in the basement guests will find a self-catering area, a music practice room, and a performance room. Cycling along Lake Uiam shore or taking a walk at Jungdo Mullegil, Gongjicheon Amusement Pakr are highly recommended.

JARA ISLAND (자라섬)

9.8Km 2024-10-31

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8028

JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, "jara" in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans over 100 meters in diameter. Meanwhile, the west end of the Jarasum Campground is home to Ewhawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jara Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.

Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)

9.8Km 2024-09-11

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-458-3315

The Han River Walk is a walking event that takes place at various locations along the Hangang River, including Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong-gun, and Jara Island in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do; Soyanggang River in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon State; Binaeseom Island in Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do; and Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. Participants can expect to enjoy light exercise in beautiful natural settings, as well as earn a completion medal. In addition to walking, the festival dates will feature a range of additional events for a lively environment.

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground (자라섬오토캠핑장)

9.8Km 2023-10-04

60, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8028

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground has been in operation since 2008 with the hosting of the Gapyeong International Camping Caravan Competition. The campground is highly rated as the best campground in the Seoul metropolitan area, offering outstanding natural views of the Bukhangang River, and eco-friendly facilities. Guests can stay in mobile homes, caravans, or at the auto-camping site. Amenities include public cooking areas, restrooms, shower booths, and laundry machines. The campground operates under a reservation basis, accepted over the phone or online. Nearby attractions include Nine Forest Ehwawon, a filming site for the drama "Iris (2009)," and the venue for the Jarasum International Jazz Festival, taking place every October.

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi (춘천명물닭갈비)

9.8Km 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.

KT&G Sangsangmadang (KT&G 상상마당 춘천)

9.9Km 2021-05-22

25, Sports town-gil 399beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-818-3200

Embracing Uiamho Lake, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon is a cultural complex that consists of the Art Center and the Stay building. The Art Center was established by remodeling the previous Chuncheon Children’s Center, while the Stay building was built by remodeling the previous Gangwon-do Sports Center. With an open view of the lake at the front, the Art Center is known for its construction design by Korea’s master architect, late Kim Swoo-geun. When viewed from the sky, the Art Center, which was built with Kim’s unique construction technique, resembles a butterfly sitting on the lakeside. Opened as the Children’s Center in 1980, the building was abandoned for a while and then was re-born as KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon in 2014. Sangsangmadang, as part of the social contribution and restoration program of KT&G, aims to support various cultural and arts activities and offer the public an opportunity to appreciate arts and culture. While keeping its original frame of the construction in consideration of its architectural value, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon provides diverse amenities such as a theater, gallery, cafe, art shop, and so on. It has also a charming outdoor space. It has an outdoor stage near Uiamho Lake, and the walking path and the bicycle path are available in front of the stage. In addition, the Forest Experience Center for Children behind the outdoor stage provides diverse interesting attractions.

Gyereuk (계륵)

10.0Km 2024-12-23

강원특별자치도 춘천시 남산면 김유정로 351

This restaurant specializes in sutbul dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken) made with native Korean chicken. Here, the sutbul dakgalbi is made with salt-based marinade, enhancing the chicken’s savory flavor even without a sauce. Conveniently located between Chuncheon and Hongcheon, it is an ideal stop if you’re planning to visit both areas.

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

10.0Km 2021-08-13

64, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-0228

Located on Jaraseom Island, Nine Forest Ewhawon was renewed in 2015. The garden spans over an area of 33,000 square meters with a 1,090 square meter butterfly ecology center, making it the largest butterfly park in the world. The park offers live butterflies and butterfly specimens all year long through the use of a greenhouse. Visitors can look at exhibitions and learn about butterflies and plants with detailed explanations from professional guides. Jaraseom Island also offers camping sites and hosts various festivals.

E-Mart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 춘천)

10.1Km 2024-04-22

2353, Gyeongchun-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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The Stay Hotel (더 스테이호텔)

10.3Km 2024-12-20

73 , Bonap-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-5711

The Stay Hotel in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do is in a peaceful spot where Gapyeongcheon Stream meets the Bukhangang River, with Mount Bonapsan behind it. Local facilities such as Gapyeong-gun Office, Gapyeong Market, Gapyeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line and Gapyeong Bus Terminal are all within a convenient 2km radius. Jara Island, where the annual Jarasum Jazz Festival is held, is 4 minutes by car, while Chuncheon Nami Island is a 10-minute drive away.

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