The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong (김유정문학촌)

17.3Km 2023-01-19

1430-14, Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-261-4650

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong was established on the site of the birth home of Kim, in order to commemorate Kim You-jeong who left various great short story novels of Korea’s modern times, such as Spring, Spring (1935), and Camellia Flower (1936). It was opened in 2002, consisting of the Birth Home of Kim You-jeong, Memorial Hall, foot-operated mortar, etc. Then, in 2016, various facilities, such as Kim You-jeong’s Story House, outdoor stage, experience room, and Nangman Nuri were additionally built across the Literary Village of Kim You-jeong. The current birth home with the square-shaped structure, which is the typical hanok (traditional Korean house) style, was restored according to historical research by Kim’s relatives and students. The Memorial Hall provides information and displays artifacts related to Kim You-jeong’s life and works. Kim You-jeong’s Story House shows three-dimensional exhibits and videos related to his works and life. Various sculptures made with the themes of Kim’s short story novels are placed throughout its outside area. It is recommended to walk along the Sille Story Road after visiting the Literary Village. The Sille Story Road is a trail, which is a literature tour, consisting of the places that appeared in Kim’s novels with the background of his hometown.

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

17.4Km 2023-10-05

1383, Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-1000

After Gyeongchun Subway Line opened, the old train tracks turned into a rail bike park. Gangchon Rail Park starts next to Gimyujeong Station and offers various attractions including large book photo zone, café, zipwire and more. The total course of the rail bike is 8.5 kilometers long with 6 kilometers on rail bike and last 2.5 kilometers on a train. Most of the track is downhill for an easy ride with a beautiful view of mountains, fields, and a river. With an additional fee, visitors can enjoy the VR experience section of the ride. After riding the final section on a train along the Bukhangang River, riders will take the shuttle bus back to the original location. There are also a 7.2-kilometer-long Gyeonggang Railbike that starts from Gyeonggang Station at a separate charge.

Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)

18.4Km 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.

Pungsuwon Catholic Church (횡성 풍수원천주교회(풍수원성당))

18.5Km 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.

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

18.9Km 2024-08-14

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.

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

19.1Km 2024-12-16

122 , Jongjasan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-4148-8713

Healience Seonmaeul sits on Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. It was built at 250 meters above sea level as it was inspired by the high altitude of longevity villages worldwide. In the beginning, it was developed as the first wellness center in Korea and has now become a well-aging and healing resort. The village is led by Dr. Si-hyung Lee, the most renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author in Korea. The village runs scientific and well-designed health experience programs and offers immune-boosting meal plans under the guidance of professional instructors (Lifestyle Habit Improvement team). It helps you enjoy optimum rest, which cannot be experienced in cities, by detoxing from the digital world (free from the Internet, mobile phones, and the outside world) and experiencing intentional inconvenience. There are ten manually-created, beautiful trekking courses and eco-friendly facilities here. Healience Seonmaeul was chosen as a healing tourist destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2011. In 2014, it was also chosen as the first privately-operated healing forest, a first in Korea.

*Gifted natural environment: Located in a scenic forest at 250 meters above sea level in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do.
*Top-tier team of experts: Excellent instructors, led by serotonin expert Dr. Si-hyung Lee, along with a team of fitness trainers and professional nutritionists.
*Eco-friendly space: Rooms have a courtyard, and a skylight allow guests to enjoy the courtyard and see stars at night through the windows. There are ten manually created trekking courses.
*Healthy natural meal: Low-sodium, healthy meals without artificial additives or trans fats.
*Various additional facilities: A spa (carbonated spring), Rock Sauna, Forest Yurt (a place for meditation), and Kiva (a space for communication).
*2011: Chosen as one of 'Korea’s 10 Healing Courses for Themed Tourism" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
*2014: Chosen as the first healing forest owned by a private company, chosen by the Forest Income Division of Gangwon-do Provincial Government
*2015: Chosen as a business site for a sodium reduction project by Hongcheon-gun
*2017: Selected as one of 25 Wellness Sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization
* Selected as a pilot-certified establishment by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for the Korea Quality initiative.

U Retreat (유리트리트)

19.3Km 2024-10-30

1468-55 , Hanseo-ro, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-433-2786

U Retreat was designed by Kwak Hee-soo, a recipient of the Presidential Award of Korea Architecture Award, with the motif of a 21st century pavilion. The accommodation has only nine guest rooms. Every room is equipped with a spa bathtub and cooking facilities, including an infinity pool, barbecue area, and cafe.