Pungsuwon Catholic Church (횡성 풍수원천주교회(풍수원성당)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Pungsuwon Catholic Church (횡성 풍수원천주교회(풍수원성당))

Pungsuwon Catholic Church (횡성 풍수원천주교회(풍수원성당))

0m    12458     2020-03-17

30, Gyeonggang-ro yuhyeon 1-gil, Seowon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-342-0035

Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St. Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801. Over a period of 80 years, the settlers had led their religious lives without a priest until Father Le Merre (a French priest) came to the village in 1888. Succeeding Le Merre in 1896, Father Jeong Gyu-ha (or Augustino), along with Chinese engineers, began to build Pungsuwon Cathedral.

Completed in 1907 by the faithful, the cathedral still remains a beautiful building even after 110 years; it is a popular spot for visitors, having frequently appeared in Korean dramas and films such as “Love Letter (1995 MBC miniseries).” It is the first cathedral built by a Korean priest as well as in Gangwon-do; it is the fourth cathedral built in Korea. Pungsuwon Cathedral was designated as Gangwon-do Local Cultural Property No.69 in 1982.

Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)

Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)

202.0466473527321m    0     2023-07-25

50 , Gyeonggang-ro yuhyeon 1-gil, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The Catholic Church in Pungsuwon was built mainly by believers who migrated to escape Catholic persecution. Pungsuwon Catholic Church is the 4th Catholic Church built in Korea, and the first Catholic Church built by a Korean priest. The Pungsuwon parish had jurisdiction over 29 public offices in 12 cities and counties, including Chuncheon, Wonju, Hwacheon, Yanggu, Hongcheon, Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, and Yangpyeong. Located in Yuhyeon-ri, Seowon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Pungsuwon Catholic Church was designated as a tangible cultural property of Gangwon-do in 1982. The Pungsuwon Museum is located behind the Pungsuwon Catholic Church and is a relics exhibition hall consisting of 3 exhibition facilities on the 2nd floor. During the persecution of the Catholic Church, over 1,000 objects used by priests to celebrate mass and 1,000 relics that give a glimpse into the lives of the ancestors in the past are exhibited.

Oak Valley (오크밸리)

Oak Valley (오크밸리)

10.5 Km    26808     2021-10-23

66, Oak valley 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-730-3500

Oak Valley is a family resort that offers a beautiful facility with golf courses, thrilling ski slopes, leisure and convenience amenities, and European-style condominiums. The resort's golf courses were designed to work with the naural environment and the course-management is eco-friendly. The resort offers both a members only and public course and a variety of events are ongoing throughout the year.

Other amenities include a banquet hall, wedding hall, swimming pool, tennis court and mountain biking course.

Museum SAN (뮤지엄 산)

12.6 Km    5     2022-12-21

260, Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-730-9000

Museum SAN (Space Art Nature) opened in May 2013 in a minimalist concrete building designed by famous architect Tadao Ando. The museum also features artworks by James Turrell, who focuses on light and space. The museum spreads in a line from the Welcome Center to the Flower Garden, Water Garden, main building, Meditation Hall, Stone Garden, and finally, James Turrell Hall. The main building features four wings designed using squares, triangles, and circles, connecting walls, the sky, and people. In addition to the permanent and special exhibitions, the museum also offers hands-on experience programs.

House of Mind [Korea Quality]생각속의집[한국관광 품질인증]

House of Mind [Korea Quality]생각속의집[한국관광 품질인증]

13.4 Km    0     2023-05-23

37 , Daeburok-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9634-7938

House of Mind in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is a private pension offering self-contained rooms in a beautiful scenic location, with the added excitement of a wooden hinoki bath - perfect for relieving traveler’s fatigue.

Oak Valley Snow Park (오크밸리 스키장)

Oak Valley Snow Park (오크밸리 스키장)

13.7 Km    100741     2022-10-20

58, Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-769-7070

Oak Valley Snow Park is a premium ski resort that everyone in the family can enjoy. From beginners to advanced courses as well as a different theme for every course, visitors can try each slope without worry. The Golf Village offers a straight course for maximum speed as well as a kids-only course. Filled with various events in winter, visitors can enjoy fireworks every night as well as special concerts by famous singers.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival (물맑은양평 빙어축제)

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival (물맑은양평 빙어축제)

14.4 Km    21189     2020-03-24

55-2, Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival takes place in Soomy Village from late-December to early-February. Residents are preparing for the festival to welcome all visitors including families, couples, groups and others. During the festival, visitors can eat warm fish cakes and roasted chestnuts. Aside from ice fishing, other traditional winter games and activities such as kite-flying, top spinning, sledding and jjinbbang-making (steamed bun with red bean filling) will be available.

During lunch, tteokguk (sliced rice cake soup), bingeohoe muchim (seasoned raw smelt salad) and bingeo twigim (deep-fried smelt) are available at the Women's Society of Soomy Land. One special trait of this festival is the offer of an all-inclusive experience package. After making a reservation, families can enjoy a full day of fun experiences from the moment they arrive until the time they head home with no additional fees to worry about.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages: Children will look up to their fathers’ as strong men, pulling their sleds around the snow-covered ice; couples will look back on the festival as a warm winter memory, walking hand in hand; friends and coworkers will remember the delicious food and joyful time they spent together.

To attend the festival, visitors can make a reservation on the festival's official website.

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

14.7 Km    28611     2021-01-28

Munye-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-340-2840

Seomgang River crisscrosses the heart of Hoengseong County, flowing on towards Wonju before eventually joining the Namhangang River. The banks of this river are home to a variety of wild flowers, including bright pink royal azaleas that bloom every spring. Gigantic rocks and pine tree forests on each side complete the view. High on the bluff rests Unamjeong Pavilion, overlooking the river and the unfolding vista. Hoengseong's downtown area starts right after crossing Seomgang River on Heongseonggyo Bridge. Nearby attractions like Hoengseong Sports Complex and local resturants specializing in fish stew also attract more tourists to come after sightseeing.

Fioretto (피오레토)

Fioretto (피오레토)

15.0 Km    0     2024-02-16

1F Seongmunan Clubhouse, 431 Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Fioretto is an Italian restaurant located within the Seongmunan CC Clubhouse. The Master Chef brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain and has served as an Executive Chef at prestigious global hotels. Their menu is an ode to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas aged for 48 hours and baked in a brick oven. Additionally, they offer a selection of freshly made pasta, steaks, seafood, delectable desserts, and more.

Hoengseong Hanugukbap (횡성한우국밥)

15.5 Km    0     2024-02-19

46 Munhwacheyuk-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong Hanugukbap is a Korean restaurant that specializes in dishes made with local Hoengseong hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature offering, hanu gukbap (Korean beef and rice soup), is exclusively prepared using Hoengseong hanu, which is renowned for its tender and chewy textures as well as its rich, flavorful juices. The broth, simmered for a long time in a gamasot (cast-iron pot), carries a deep and rich flavor. It's a popular dining spot among both locals and tourists alike.