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Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역)

Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역)

1.6 Km    2163     2016-12-12

2260, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Namchuncheon Station is located on the Seoul Subway Gyeongchun Line in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. The station is also called Gangwondae, as Kangwon National University - Chuncheon Campus is nearby. Chuncheon Station, Gyeongchun Line's original final stop, was temporarily closed in October of 2005 for double-track electrification construction. During this time, Namchuncheon Station was used as the final stop.

Statue of Soyanggang Maid (소양강처녀상)

Statue of Soyanggang Maid (소양강처녀상)

1.7 Km    22199     2021-05-07

2675, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

This Soyanggang Maiden Statue stands high between Soyanggang Skywalk and Soyang i(2)gyo Bridge. This statue, representing Korea’s popular song Soyanggang Cheonyeo (maiden), is 12 m high in total, combining 5 m-high base stone and 7 m-high body. If you see it close to, the statue looks very big. The statue depicts a maiden who holds her skirt hem with one hand and reed with the other, and her breast-knot flapping in the wind. The base stone has the inscription of lyrics. The lyrics belong to the song Soyanggang Cheonyeo composed by Ban Ya-wol, who left hit songs, such as Crossing the Teary Pass of Bakdaljae, and Brokenhearted Miari Ridge.

Soyanggang Skywalk (소양강스카이워크)

Soyanggang Skywalk (소양강스카이워크)

1.7 Km    34230     2024-02-28

2663 Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The Soyanggang Skywalk, extending over the river, spans 174 meters in length, with a transparent glass floor covering 156 meters of its section. At the end of the skywalk, visitors will find a circular plaza and an observatory, renowned for their panoramic views, especially of the sunsets. Additionally, the Ssogarisang sculpture, depicting a leopard mandarin fish, stands on the opposite side of the plaza, drawing in visitors. Water from a fountain flows from this sculpture at fixed intervals, adding to the allure. 

E-Mart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 춘천)

E-Mart - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 춘천)

1.8 Km    0     2024-04-22

2353, Gyeongchun-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi (춘천명물닭갈비)

1.9 Km    21778     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.

KT&G Sangsangmadang (KT&G 상상마당 춘천)

2.2 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.

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]

2.2 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.

BENIKEA Chuncheon Bears (베니키아 춘천베어스 호텔)

2.5 Km    15287     2018-10-24

376, Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-256-2525

Benikea Chuncheon Bears Hotel overlooks Uiam Lake, which guests can access for various leisure and water sports activities, such as fishing, riding motor boats, clay shooting, hiking, and water skiing. Also, there are numerous tourist attractions nearby, including Soyanggang Dam, Cheongpyeongsa Temple, Samaksan Mountain, Gangchon Resort, Gugok Falls, and Jungdo Resort.

Daewondang (대원당)

2.6 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.

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

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

2.8 Km    0     2024-04-19

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

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