Chuncheon Puppet Festival (춘천인형극제)

9.4Km 2022-05-16

3017, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-242-8452

Chuncheon Puppet Festival first began in September 1989 and has now developed into the largest puppet festival in Asia attracting performers and visitors from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy four seasons of the festival at various locations throughout the city.

Chuncheon Puppet Theater & Puppet Museum (춘천인형극장&인형극박물관)

9.4Km 2021-04-20

3017, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-8450

Chuncheon Puppet Theater, which is Korea’s first puppet theater, and Chuncheon Puppet Museum, which exhibits various materials about puppet shows, are located side by side on the Uiamho lakeside. As the Puppet Festival Chuncheon gained its popularity since its first opening in 1989, Chuncheon Puppet Theater and Chuncheon Puppet Museum were also opened in 2001 and 2004, respectively. At present, Chuncheon Puppet Theater is the main stage of the Puppet Festival Chuncheon, which is held every year, and provides a puppet show aside from the festival period. The museum displays various types of puppets from Korea and other countries, including Korea’s puppets from kkokdugaksi nori (Korean puppet play), France’s Guignols, and China’s shadow puppets. It also offers experience programs related to the exhibition. Besides a cafe with a great view by the museum, there are a playground, a waterside bike path, and a trail nearby, as well as Gangwon Provincial Arboretum, which is about 500 m away.

Sigol Makguksu (시골막국수)

9.6Km 2020-02-07

100, Yulmun-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-6833

Sigol Makguksu specializes in Chuncheon’s signature dish makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles). Preserving a proud culinary tradition of over 30 years, Sigol Makguksu serves some of the area’s finest noodles as well as pyeonyuk (slices of boiled meat) and traditional tofu dishes. The restaurant is located in Sinbuk-eup past the Yeougogae Pass to the north of downtown Chuncheon.

Dagagada Hanok (다가가다한옥)

10.1Km 2024-08-05

167 , Pyeonghwa-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-441-1488

Dagada Hanok is close by the Bukhangang River in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do. With downtown Hwacheon and the Sancheoneon Ice Festival and Jjokbae Water Festival sites all just minutes away, the pension is super-convenient for travellers, and pick-ups from nearby Hwacheon Bus Terminal can be arranged. The cozy rooms have hanji-papered walls and floors, are decorated with traditional calligraphy, and incorporate a red clay room. There is a terrace with river views, barbecue facilities in the yard, and a charming traditional tea house.

Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)

10.6Km 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 Tongnamujip Dakgalbi (춘천통나무집닭갈비)

10.7Km 2024-03-20

763 Sinsaembat-ro, Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi, a Korean restaurant situated on Dakgalbi Street near the Soyanggang Dam, has been serving customers since 1978. This establishment has two branches: the first specializes in dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) grilled on a hot iron plate, while the second features charcoal-grilled dakgalbi. It is renowned for its savory Sogeum gui dakgalbi (grilled salted chicken) and sweet Ganjang dakgalbi (stir-fried chicken with soy sauce), offering visitors a delightful dining experience in an environment blessed with clean water and fresh air.

Soyangho Lake Ferry (소양호 유람선)

10.9Km 2020-04-28

1133, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyanggang Dam in 1973, and holds approximately 2.7 billion tons of water. It is the largest lake in Korea, earning it the nickname of the "inland sea." Islands dot the landscape, and the lake is home to over 50 types of freshwater fish, making it a popular destination for watersports and fishing.

Guksunamu Gangwonhwacheon(국수나무 강원화천)

10.9Km 2020-12-28

16-3 Jungang-ro Hwacheon-eup Hwacheon-gun Gangwon-do
+82-33-442-2556

It serves dishes using directly made raw noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

BHC Chicken Hwacheon Branch (BHC치킨 화천)

10.9Km 2024-02-29

13-3 Jungang-ro 2-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do

BHC Chicken is one of the most mopular chicken franchise in Korea, and this branch store is located in front of Hwacheon Public Bus Terminal. Their signature dishes include fried chicken, known for its freshness and crispiness, and Bburinkle Chicken, topped with their uniquely crafted seasonings. Additionally, they offer various side dishes, such as grilled red chili paste marinated pork, tteokbokki, and cheese balls.

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

11.0Km 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.

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