Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

7.192905485668066m    76759     2023-10-05

1383, Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-1000

After Gyeongchun Subway Line opened, the old train tracks turned into a rail bike park. Gangchon Rail Park starts next to Gimyujeong Station and offers various attractions including large book photo zone, café, zipwire and more. The total course of the rail bike is 8.5 kilometers long with 6 kilometers on rail bike and last 2.5 kilometers on a train. Most of the track is downhill for an easy ride with a beautiful view of mountains, fields, and a river. With an additional fee, visitors can enjoy the VR experience section of the ride. After riding the final section on a train along the Bukhangang River, riders will take the shuttle bus back to the original location. There are also a 7.2-kilometer-long Gyeonggang Railbike that starts from Gyeonggang Station at a separate charge.

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong (김유정문학촌)

583.9287166769345m    26619     2023-01-19

1430-14, Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-261-4650

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong was established on the site of the birth home of Kim, in order to commemorate Kim You-jeong who left various great short story novels of Korea’s modern times, such as Spring, Spring (1935), and Camellia Flower (1936). It was opened in 2002, consisting of the Birth Home of Kim You-jeong, Memorial Hall, foot-operated mortar, etc. Then, in 2016, various facilities, such as Kim You-jeong’s Story House, outdoor stage, experience room, and Nangman Nuri were additionally built across the Literary Village of Kim You-jeong. The current birth home with the square-shaped structure, which is the typical hanok (traditional Korean house) style, was restored according to historical research by Kim’s relatives and students. The Memorial Hall provides information and displays artifacts related to Kim You-jeong’s life and works. Kim You-jeong’s Story House shows three-dimensional exhibits and videos related to his works and life. Various sculptures made with the themes of Kim’s short story novels are placed throughout its outside area. It is recommended to walk along the Sille Story Road after visiting the Literary Village. The Sille Story Road is a trail, which is a literature tour, consisting of the places that appeared in Kim’s novels with the background of his hometown.

OHSIM5 (오심5)

OHSIM5 (오심5)

916.9936031484491m    210     2021-04-07

45, Sille-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9469-2535

A restaurant with outdoor terrace. The representative menu is gangwon salad bibimbap (brunch menu). This is a cafe located in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do.

Homeplus - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 춘천)

Homeplus - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 춘천)

4.4 Km    0     2024-04-16

1840, Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

4.5 Km    435     2024-04-09

486 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.

Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산))

Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산))

4.8 Km    31213     2021-04-29

1401-30, Gyeongchun-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-2331

Samaksan Mountain in Chuncheon is known for many waterfalls in different sizes along the gorge, and especially Deungseon Falls is the best known to tourists. By entering the hiking trail of the falls, you will encounter a narrow and deep gorge. Formed through quartzitic jointing, the gorge has a mysterious atmosphere with its strange rocks and bizarre stones, which look sharp and precipitous. As the gorge and falls keep their cool temperature, the area is a popular summer resort. Deungseon Falls is one of the Eight Sights of Deungseon, along with Seunghak Falls, Baengnyeon Falls, and Biryong Falls. The quickest way to get to Deungseon Falls starts from the Deungseon Falls Ticket Booth, which is close to Gangchon.

Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

4.8 Km    37299     2021-05-06

159, Baksa-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-262-2215

Samaksan Mountain, paralleling to Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River, is one of the best scenic mountains in Chuncheon. As the mountain (san) comprises three rocky peaks (samak), which are Yonghwabong (main peak, 654 m), Cheongunbong (546 m), and Deungseonbong (632 m), it was named Samaksan Mountain. Although it is not a high and majestic mountain, it is considered a mountain with splendid scenery. Samaksan Mountain embraces a fantastic gorge formed through quartzitic jointing and waterfalls. Waterfalls in different sizes, such as Deungseon Falls, Seunghak Falls, and Juryeom Falls, create the splendid landscape, and the top of the mountain commands a panoramic view of downtown Chuncheon along with Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River. As its name tells, Samaksan Mountain is known for its rugged and precipitous features (aksan meaning a rugged, rocky mountain). The main access road to the mountain starts from the Deungseon Falls’ ticket booth and the Uiam Ticket Booth, and the trail from Uiam covers a hard, rocky section. As Gangwon-do Monument No. 16, Samaksan Mountain also has various interesting attractions, including Sangwonsa Temple, Heungguksa Temple, and Samaksanseong Fortress.

Chuncheon Mulgil-ro (춘천물레길)

5.0 Km    21851     2022-12-22

113-1, Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-8463

The Mullegil Trail is designed to guide tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the waterway in Chuncheon, a lake city. The Mullegil Trail also offers tourists an opportunity to travel around Chuncheon’s lake and river by canoe. With basic instructions, people of all ages can go canoeing easily. Many companies provide diverse canoeing courses, and their common course starts from the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town, continues to canoe toward the Uiamho Lake Skywalk, and returns. Tourists can enjoy canoeing along the Chuncheon Mullegil Trail and use the King Canoe Quay, which is equipped with a facility for the vulnerable people on tourism. Selected as an open tourist attraction, the King Canoe Quay provides canoeing programs for people in wheelchairs and the visually impaired.

Himart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 춘천점)

Himart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 춘천점)

5.1 Km    0     2024-04-19

6, Huseok-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Daewondang (대원당)

5.3 Km    7741     2024-03-20

191 Toegye-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Daewondang, a bakery established in 1968, is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Chuncheon. The spacious store showcases a wide variety of breads. Signature items include the Guro mammoth (streusel mammoth bun), richly filled with ingredients, buttercream ppang (buttercream bun) packed with soft cream, and saengcream choux (fresh cream choux). The store also features a seating area where customers can enjoy coffee with their bread. It's located 1.7km from Namchuncheon station.