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Dagagada Hanok (다가가다한옥)

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)

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)

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.

BHC Chicken Hwacheon Branch (BHC치킨 화천)

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))

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.

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

11.0Km    2023-05-22

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

Built in October 1973, Soyang Dam is the largest dam in Korea. It stands 123 meters high and 530 meters long and can hold up to 29 million tons of water. The stored water which has become Soyangho Lake, is Korea's largest man-made lake, spanning a large area that borders the Gangwon-do cities and districts of Chuncheon, Hongcheon, Yanggu, and Inje. Visitors can enjoy riding a ferry or walking on the 2.5-kilometer walking trail. Various restaurants and attractions are also nearby.

Gamja IsLand (감자아일랜드)

Gamja IsLand (감자아일랜드)

11.3Km    2024-03-20

77 Bangsong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Gamja IsLand is a pub in Gangwon-do, created from the innovative ideas of young entrepreneurs. It combines local Gangwon-do potatoes with German beer traditions. Instead of traditional malt, they use potatoes to brew their signature Gamja beer (potato beer) and offer other varieties including Oksusu beer (corn beer), as well as fruit-flavored options such as peach and apple. Their beer selection is complemented by a menu featuring dishes like Sogogi gamja ball (beef potato ball), Saeu gamja ball (shrimp potato ball), Chuncheon dakgalbi pizza (Chuncheon spicy stir-fried chicken pizza), and a homemade potato soup named Gamja Ong Yummy.

Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) (파로호(화천))

Paroho Lake (Hwacheon) (파로호(화천))

11.8Km    2022-12-26

36-8, Baeteo-gil, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-440-2575

Paroho Lake is a manmade lake created when Hwacheon Dam was built in the valley of the Bukhangang River. The lake was once referred to as Daebungho Lake for its resembling image of an imaginary phoenix rising with its wings spread wide open when seen from afar. The area was a territory of North Korea after Korea's independence, but became a South Korean territory after the Korean War.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제)

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제)

11.8Km    2025-07-11

137 Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1688-3005

The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a unique winter festival that was selected by CNN as one of the “seven wonders of winter” in 2011. The festival is held when Hwacheoncheon Stream freezes over, and visitors can enjoy ice fishing. During the festival, visitors can catch sancheoneo (cherry salmon), nicknamed the “Queen of the Valley,” through holes drilled in the ice and then taste their catch by grilling it or having it prepared at the sliced raw fish center. In addition to ice fishing, there are lure and barehand fishing and fun activities such as sledding, bobsledding, and ice soccer. The festival is a popular event among people of all ages, attracting more than 1 million visitors every year.

◎ Sancheoneo Fish (Cherry Salmon) 
Sancheoneo is a species of fish that belongs to the salmon family and lives in the cleanest valleys with water temperatures of 20°C or below. It is rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins.

Tomb of Sin Sunggyeom (장절공신숭겸장군묘역)

12.3Km    2021-05-08

272-21, Sinsunggyeom-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3076

Tomb of Sin Sung-gyeom (posthumous epithet: Jangjeolgong), a founding contributor of the Goryeo Dynasty Sin Sung-gyeom made a great contribution to the foundation of Goryeo by expelling Gung Ye and crowning Wang Geon (later, King Taejo) as a king in 918, together with Bae Hyeon-gyeong, Hong Yu, and Bok Ji-gyeom. When Taejo of Goryeo was surrounded by the army of Gyeon Hwon (founder of Later Baekje) at the Palgongsan Battle in Daegu, Sin exchanged armor with Taejo’s armor to disguise himself as the king and died. The enemy thought that he was Taejo and beheaded him, and Taejo made his head with gold in sorrow and held a funeral for him. The Tomb of Sin Sung-gyeom consists of three mounds, which are said to have been a measure that Taejo took lest the golden head should be stolen. The location of the tomb is regarded as one of the best propitious sites for a grave in Korea, based on geomancy. Surrounded by pine trees, this site overlooks downtown Chuncheon. The tombstone, shrine, and memorial stone were built around the tomb. This tomb was designated as Gangwon-do Monument No. 21 under the title “Sin jangjeolgong Myoyeok (Tomb of Sin Sung-gyeom),” while the memorial stone, bearing the story of the Palgongsan Battle and Sin Sung-gyeom’s performance, was designated as Gangwon-do’ Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 155.