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Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

13.0Km    2021-05-06

1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyang Dam in 1973. Soyangho Lake is famous for catching freshwater fish, such as trout, carp, smelt, and eel. The waterway stretches all the way to Inje, with beautiful scenic views. Water sports can be enjoyed from the dock near Soyang Dam, with boat rides to Cheongpyeongsa Temple as well as around the lake. Many cafes and restaurants are located around the lake, making it a great vacation spot.

Santorini (산토리니)

13.0Km    2024-02-29

1154-97 Sunhwan-daero, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Santorini is a café and an Italian restaurant located on Gubongsan Café Street. It overlooks downtown Chuncheon and offers beautiful sunset and night views. The Santorini house blend coffee is their signature drink. They also serve proper meals such as Rucola ham pizza and Gambas oil pasta.

King Canoe Quay (킹카누 나루터)

King Canoe Quay (킹카누 나루터)

13.2Km    2025-10-27

684 Songam-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

King Canoe Quay is the only place in Korea to experience Canadian canoes. They also created the first 12-seater Canadian canoe. It's an eco-friendly sport that produces neither noise nor the smell of oil. Canoes on tranquil lakes provide an opportunity to see another world from the earth because one is closer to the horizon. Take a wooden canoe along the Bukhangang River with the sound of water and enjoy the charm of the lake city Chuncheon. There are four major courses provided by King Canoe Quay: Uiam Dam, Bungeoseom Island, Hajungdo Island, and Uiamho Lake. The guide will also tell riders interesting stories related to Uiamho Lake on the canoe.

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R (스타벅스 춘천구봉산R점)

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R (스타벅스 춘천구봉산R점)

13.2Km    2024-12-27

1154-63 Sunhwan-daero Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R is a beautiful Starbucks Reserve store offering a bird's eye view of Chuncheon City

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R is the only Starbucks Reserve store in Gangwon State. At this beautiful store, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Chuncheon at a glance. 
Chuncheon Gubongsan R offers premium coffee brewed with various extraction devices and beans. You can also find special store-exclusive food items.
Enjoy four seasons to the fullest when you look at Chuncheon downtown. Note that the sunset view from the rooftop terrace is exceptionally beautiful. 

Chuncheon Oksanga - Okgwangsan Jade Mine (춘천 옥산가 (옥광산))

13.2Km    2022-12-28

228, Geumok-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-0300

This tourist destination was established as a healing and experience attraction based on Korea’s only jade mine in Chuncheon. It comprises Jade Cave Experience Center, Jade Mine Sauna, Toy Museum, Bakery Cafe, restaurant, and other facilities. In particular, Jade Cave Experience Center, which was built by using an actual jade pit, invites visitors to observe and touch rough gemstones. The center has a shelter surrounded by jade stones and an earthenware museum, which exhibits various types of earthenware. If you want to have a healing experience with jade’s energy, the jade sauna is an ideal place to visit. The sauna was built with high-quality nephrite from the jade mine and uses mineral water produced from deep in the jade pit. Moon Valley consisting of a gallery, modern history museum, and toy museum is popular among family visitors with children, and kidults too. The toy museum is full of famous character figures from animated films and popular movies, such as Taekwon V, Mazinger Z, Disney characters, and Star Wars characters. The outdoor park behind the Moon Valley has a small zoo and a walking path.

Motmot (모토모토)

13.7Km    2024-02-26

1F, 1156-19 Sunhwan-daero, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon

Motmot is a bakery café conveniently located near the Gubongsan Mountain café Street. Its outdoor garden offers a scenic view of Chuncheon city, especially breathtaking at night. Indoors, a cozy ambiance awaits, complete with a small swimming pool and an outdoor barbecue area available by reservation. The signature "Gureum coffee (Cloud coffee)," renowned for its smooth flavor, and the "Royal Secret," a delightful honey-infused milk tea, stand out as highlights, perfectly complementing their organic flour-made bread. Furthermore, for interested guests, they offer accommodations in pool villas and the Heavenly Pension.

Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

14.1Km    2025-10-24

485 Chiljeon-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3089

The Uiamho Lake Skywalk is set along the lakeside trail of Uiamho Lake. It features a floor entirely made of transparent glass, offering visitors the unique sensation of walking on water. This scenic vantage point provides picturesque views of Uiamho Lake, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or bike ride amidst the breathtaking landscape.

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This is where the NCT members carried out their first mission in “NCT LIFE in Chuncheon & Hongcheon.” Along the trail, they completed three hidden missions while playfully teasing a nervous Doyoung—a charming moment fans won’t forget.

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

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

14.2Km    2024-04-22

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

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Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)

Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)

14.2Km    2022-12-26

2-54, Gangbyeon-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2557

Bungeoseom Island was created as a result of the construction of the Chuncheon Dam. The island was turned into a green recreational site with environmentally friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy soccer, tennis, and walking trails, as well as an outdoor stage and drinking fountains. The island has also been used as a filming location for many dramas and movies. The stream around the island is filled with a variety of fish, making it a popular location for fishermen.

Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)

Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)

14.2Km    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.”