Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

0m 8210 2020-11-26

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.

Chuncheon Art Festival (춘천아트페스티벌)

147m 3585 2020-09-18

112, Chuncheon-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-251-0545

Chuncheon Art Festival was created with the idea of holding a festival in a new style, featuring events that focus on providing opportunities for artists, performers, and theater staff. The festival also has ‘talent donations’ where performers freely show off their skills for the enjoyment of festival-goers. The festival first began in 2002 by staff and perfomers who volunteered and participated for free and, like today, didn't charge visitors to view their performance.

Festival Theater Mime (축제극장 몸짓)

147m 6594 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 Romantic Market (Formerly Jungang Market) (춘천 낭만시장 (구. 중앙시장))

700m 19374 2020-02-20

13-2, Jungnim-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-254-2558

Chuncheon Romantic Market (formerly Jungang Market) is a traditional market in Chuncheon that sells hanbok, bags, shoes, clothes, electronic appliances, jewelry, and food. The market's modern look is a product of a development project that started in 2002.

The market became even more famous because of the Korean drama "Winter Sonata." Visitors from Japan and Southeast Asia come to see the market and to look around. The market also takes steps to attract more visitors by organizing various events and programs.

Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street (춘천 명동 닭갈비 골목)

755m 75752 2020-06-18

Joyang-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

There are three major dakgalbi streets in Chuncheon, with Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street as the most popular of the three. Located at Chuncheon's downtown Myeong-dong, Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street is lined with restaurants specializing in Chuncheon's famous dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles). Due to a great number of poultry established in Chuncheon since long ago, dakgalbi naturally became a local favorite of the region.The history of Chuncheon dakgalbi streets goes back to over 50 years ago, when dakgalbi was first introduced as one of the menus listed at a small restaurant. Dakgalbi started to spread throughout the area during the 1980s, and has now become a menu served at many restaurants.

Due to the plentiful amount compared to its relatively low price, dakgalbi was initially popular among soldiers and college students. As dining out became a trend the 1990s, dakgalbi became a popular restaurant menu that brings reminiscence of the past, consequently becoming a dish that represents Chuncheon.

Myeongdong 1(Il) Beonji Dakgalbi (명동1번지닭갈비)

757m 9595 2020-03-27

7, Geumgang-ro 62beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-256-6448

Myeongdong 1 Beonji Dakgalbi is located on the famous Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street in the lake city of Chuncheon. The restaurant’s main menu is makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles) and dakgalbi, both specialties of Chuncheon that are hearty and delicious!

The chopped chicken used to make dakgalbi is 100% domestically produced and is served with fresh vegetables and the restaurant’s signature seasoning. Makguksu, another well-known local specialty, is buckwheat noodles served in cold broth with seasoning on top.

Jasmine (쟈스민)

794m 6896 2020-06-01

14, Umuk-gil 74beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-5453

Since opening in 1999, the owner of Jasmine has been the talk of the town because of his good nature. He had been featured in the local newspapers for his good deeds, such as providing food to neighbors in need and offering scholarship money to students from unprevileged families, with the belief that people should share even in general tough times.

The owner is very enthusiastic about serving customers the right way. He even hired a Chinese cook for tourists from China and Taiwan who came to Chuncheon because of Hallyu, or the Korean wave. In addition to authentic Chinese dishes for Chinese customers, the restaurant also serves other types of Chinese dishes that suit the tastes of Koreans. With the management philosophy that fresh ingredients are a must in bringing out the best flavor, the restaurant owner uses seafood from Mokpo and vegetables from Chuncheon in preparing delicious Chinese dishes for customers. The owner even holds a meeting every morning with the staff to provide better dishes and service.

Chuncheon Myeongdong Street (춘천 명동거리)

837m 61330 2019-10-31

55, Jungang-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3089

This popular street is in the heart of downtown Chuncheon. Fast-food restaurants, movie theaters, and nightclubs all pack the streets of this hip area. This street was originally known as Joyang-dong Street. The current name, Myeong-dong Street, comes from Seoul’s hippest shopping district, Myeong-dong. The famous food street, with many tasty Dakgalbi restaurants is located right behind this shopping street. Jungang Market and Chuncheon’s underground shopping district are two of the most popular places here. The Jungang Market dates back to 1962 and quickly became the biggest general market around, with items ranging from Korea’s traditional garb of the hanbok to clothing for middle-aged people. The underground market area has plenty of places to eat and has shops selling clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories. With around 300 shops, this market area is much larger and livelier than Myeong-dong Street.

* Several scenes from the popular drama Gyeoul Yeonga (Winter Sonata) were filmed here.

Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역)

1.1 Km 4477 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.

Chuncheon Mime Festival (춘천 마임축제)

1.1 Km 44848 2021-01-18

All around Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-242-0585

Chuncheon Mime Festival is one of the top three festivals of its kind in the world, along with the London Mime Festival and France's Mimos Festival. The festival presents various genres of mime performance, including modern, interpretive, clown, street, and more, all under the overall theme of "Body, Movement, Image." Chuncheon citizens, volunteers, and artists make this citizen-participating festival even more special. Visitors can enjoy various performances and programs available during the festival.

Chuncheon Folk Flea Market (Fifth-day Market) (춘천 풍물시장 / 풍물장 (2, 7일))

1.2 Km 4722 2021-03-26

2352-20, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-253-5814

Chuncheon Folk Flea Market is a traditional market that formed along the Gyeongchun Line tracks between Namchuncheon Station and Chuncheon Station. It originally opened above Yaksacheon Stream but was moved to the current location in 2010 due to a stream reclamation project. These days, there are over 140 shops spread along a 700-meter main street. The market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7, and visitors can buy agricultural products from the surrounding area as well as products from outside sellers, making it an attractive traditional market to visit.

Chuncheon Art Gallery (춘천미술관)

1.1 Km 5106 2021-02-09

71, Seobudaeseong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-1856

Chuncheon Art Gallery started from a simple exhibition at the Children’s Center in Samcheon-dong in 1995. Thanks to this exhibition and the continued efforts of the Chuncheon Fine Arts Association to make Chuncheon a city of culture and arts, the gallery was able to move and open as a permanent exhibition space. The gallery offers local artists a venue to actively present their works, serving as a stimulant for expanding the popularity of culture and arts and enriching the lives of citizens. The Chuncheon Art Gallery is a relaxing and easily accessible cultural space to enjoy art in the Chucheon area.

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