Chuncheon Oksanga - Okgwangsan Jade Mine (춘천 옥산가 (옥광산)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Chuncheon Oksanga - Okgwangsan Jade Mine (춘천 옥산가 (옥광산))

12.4 Km    20776     2022-12-28

228, Geumok-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-0300

This tourist destination was established as a healing and experience attraction based on Korea’s only jade mine in Chuncheon. It comprises Jade Cave Experience Center, Jade Mine Sauna, Toy Museum, Bakery Cafe, restaurant, and other facilities. In particular, Jade Cave Experience Center, which was built by using an actual jade pit, invites visitors to observe and touch rough gemstones. The center has a shelter surrounded by jade stones and an earthenware museum, which exhibits various types of earthenware. If you want to have a healing experience with jade’s energy, the jade sauna is an ideal place to visit. The sauna was built with high-quality nephrite from the jade mine and uses mineral water produced from deep in the jade pit. Moon Valley consisting of a gallery, modern history museum, and toy museum is popular among family visitors with children, and kidults too. The toy museum is full of famous character figures from animated films and popular movies, such as Taekwon V, Mazinger Z, Disney characters, and Star Wars characters. The outdoor park behind the Moon Valley has a small zoo and a walking path.

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

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

13.2 Km    0     2024-04-19

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

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Daewondang (대원당)

13.3 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.

Homeplus - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 춘천)

Homeplus - Chuncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 춘천)

13.5 Km    0     2024-04-16

1840, Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

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Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi (춘천통나무집닭갈비)

Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi (춘천통나무집닭갈비)

14.2 Km    24875     2024-03-20

763 Sinsaembat-ro, Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Chuncheon Tongnamujip Dakgalbi, a Korean restaurant situated on Dakgalbi Street near the Soyanggang Dam, has been serving customers since 1978. This establishment has two branches: the first specializes in dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) grilled on a hot iron plate, while the second features charcoal-grilled dakgalbi. It is renowned for its savory Sogeum gui dakgalbi (grilled salted chicken) and sweet Ganjang dakgalbi (stir-fried chicken with soy sauce), offering visitors a delightful dining experience in an environment blessed with clean water and fresh air.

OHSIM5 (오심5)

OHSIM5 (오심5)

14.5 Km    210     2021-04-07

45, Sille-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9469-2535

A restaurant with outdoor terrace. The representative menu is gangwon salad bibimbap (brunch menu). This is a cafe located in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do.

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

14.6 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.

Festival Theater Mime (축제극장 몸짓)

Festival Theater Mime (축제극장 몸짓)

14.8 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.

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

14.8 Km    44981     2023-05-22

1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Built in October 1973, Soyang Dam is the largest dam in Korea. It stands 123 meters high and 530 meters long and can hold up to 29 million tons of water. The stored water which has become Soyangho Lake, is Korea's largest man-made lake, spanning a large area that borders the Gangwon-do cities and districts of Chuncheon, Hongcheon, Yanggu, and Inje. Visitors can enjoy riding a ferry or walking on the 2.5-kilometer walking trail. Various restaurants and attractions are also nearby.

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

14.8 Km    27995     2021-05-06

1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyang Dam in 1973. Soyangho Lake is famous for catching freshwater fish, such as trout, carp, smelt, and eel. The waterway stretches all the way to Inje, with beautiful scenic views. Water sports can be enjoyed from the dock near Soyang Dam, with boat rides to Cheongpyeongsa Temple as well as around the lake. Many cafes and restaurants are located around the lake, making it a great vacation spot.