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Gongjicheon Sculpture Park (공지천 조각공원)

Gongjicheon Sculpture Park (공지천 조각공원)

5.3 Km    13892     2023-07-12

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

Originally named Gongji Park, the park is located near Gongjicheon Stream and has been decorated with sculptures since 1997. Twenty-nine pieces are displayed and a water clock was installed in 2001. Gongjicheon Resort is located nearby the park with an outdoor stage and fountain. Water sports such as boat-riding can be enjoyed on the lake. The lake and the fountain are great locations to spend time with family and friends. Every year diverse cultural art events such as the Spring Art Performance as well as the Soyangjae Chuncheon Poetry Recital take place in the park and Gongjicheon area. A Children’s Center and War Memorial are also located nearby.

Gongjicheon Recreation Area (공지천유원지)

5.3 Km    3     2021-04-28

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The area of Gongjicheon Stream connected to the Bukhangang River is a shelter in the middle of Chuncheon City. This recreation area comprises various facilities along both sides of the Gongjicheon Stream, including Gongjicheon Sculpture Park, Uiam Park, Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War, inline skating rink, outdoor stage, and fountain. Visitors can cross the water easily through the Gongjicheon Bridge and the lower pedestrian bridge. The waterside trail and the bike path are popular among citizens with the seasonal scenic view. In particular, cherry blossom attracts many visitors in spring. There is a bicycle rental stand nearby the stream. It is recommended to enjoy biking around the Gongjicheon Stream or along the Uiamho Bike Path. Another interesting ride is a pedal boat with which visitors can create a romantic memory with a splendid scenery of the Gongjicheon Stream.

Gongjicheon Stream (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

Gongjicheon Stream (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

5.3 Km    20628     2022-12-26

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3322

The city of Chuncheon is surrounded by Uiamho, Chuncheonho, and Soyangho Lakes and is widely known as "Lake City." Much like the Hangang Riverside Parks are a representative landmark of Seoul, Gongjicheon Resort beside the stream is a treasure of Chuncheon. The resort is complete with a sculpture park, fountain, boat dock, outdoor stage, playground and more.

The Jackson9s Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더잭슨나인스호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

The Jackson9s Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더잭슨나인스호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.3 Km    0     2022-03-31

193, Jungang-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-253-0000

Located at Gongjicheon Sageori in Chuncheon, The Jackson9s Hotel is a large-scale hotel with four underground and sixteen ground floors. With the Gongjicheon Stream and Uiamho Lake at a very close distance, just staying at the hotel will let you feel why Chuncheon is a lake city. More than its 390 guest rooms are categorized into nine types, from standard double to premier suite. Every room except family ondol (underfloor heating) has a queen size bed that guarantees your comfortable sleep. Large windows in the standard double, standard twin, superior double, or superior twin rooms show the mountains and waters of Chuncheon; a jacuzzi suite or premier suite room has a whirlpool bath at the outdoor terrace, letting you take a balmy rest. The hotel has a variety of facilities that will satisfy your needs, including THE KING CAFE, where you can have coffee while watching the flowing water of the Gongjicheon Stream, THE MONGSANG DE (2F), a place where kids and adults can have fun together and a bar that sells wine and whiskey, JACKSON SAUNA where you can induce perspiration, and a convenience store.

Festival Theater Mime (축제극장 몸짓)

Festival Theater Mime (축제극장 몸짓)

5.4 Km    8538     2021-03-17

112, Chuncheon-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+81-33-259-5880

Festival Theater Mime in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do is a modern four-story performance hall, with one basement floor and three above-ground floors. Believing that human gestures can change the world, the theater features a wide repertoire of inspiring performances involving traditional music, dance, drama and mime.

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

5.5 Km    10173     2021-08-13

13, Hyojasang-gil 5beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-259-5841

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (CCAC) is a leading performing and visual arts center located in the city of Chuncheon. The performance halls feature state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems for high-quality performances, capable of hosting international events and programs. The exhibition hall also offers new exhibitions throughout the year in order to offer diverse cultural experiences to the citizens.

KT&G Sangsangmadang (KT&G 상상마당 춘천)

5.5 Km    0     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.

Tomb of Sin Sunggyeom (장절공신숭겸장군묘역)

5.6 Km    20938     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.

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay [Korea Quality] / 케이티엔지(KT&G) 상상마당춘천스테이 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay [Korea Quality] / 케이티엔지(KT&G) 상상마당춘천스테이 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.6 Km    0     2021-03-25

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

Located next to Uiamho Lake, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon is a cultural space that combines “art” and “stay,” and Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay is a space pertaining to the latter. Housed in a remodeled former Gangwon Sports Hall building, it features a quirky exterior and tasteful interior design. Ivory-colored walls, white duck-down bedding, and brown furniture blend in seamlessly with orange or light green highlights. The management’s attentiveness is made evident in the temperature control in each room and the variety of bed arrangements for greater choice. The first floor of the building has a restaurant specializing in chicken dishes, and guests also have the choice of cooking their own food in the communal kitchen equipped with an induction stove, microwave oven, refrigerator, and cooking utensils. There are even music practice and performance rooms for artists. The surrounding area exemplifies the beauty of Chuncheon’s lakeside nature, best explored with bicycles. Nearby tourist sites include the Gongjicheon Recreation Area, Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil, and Soyanggang Skywalk.

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi (춘천명물닭갈비)

5.8 Km    21779     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.