Guryongsa Temple (구룡사)

12.0 Km 15626 2022-12-21

500, Guryongsa-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-732-4800

Guryongsa Temple is located 6 kilometers from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. It was believed that Monk Uisang (625-702) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 during the reign of King Munmu. However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of Daeungjeon Hall. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it. There are many buildings such as Daeungjeon Hall, Bogwangnu Pavilion, Samseonggak Pavilion, Simgeomdang Hall and Seolseondang Hall. Daeungjeon Hall has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times.

Eodapsan Mountain Tourist Area (어답산관광지)

12.6 Km 2858 2024-02-29

513-2 Byeongjibang-ri, Gapcheon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The Eodapsan Mountain Tourist Area, encompassing both Eodapsan Mountain and Byeongjibanggyegok Valley, is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty. The area is a harmonious blend of lush forests and pristine valleys. It features distinctive rock formations that rise majestically, resembling folding screens, and these are beautifully framed by pine trees, offering a serene setting for forest bathing. At the mountain's summit, visitors can explore notable landmarks like Eodapsanseong Fortress and Eodapsansa Temple. The hiking trails leading to the summit are gentle and accessible, providing an easy and enjoyable climb suitable to most people.

Taejang Samgyeopsal (태장삼겹살)

12.7 Km 62 2021-03-30

51, Bugwon-ro 2704beon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-734-6278

A place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ culture. This BBQ restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Hoengseong Luge (횡성루지체험장)

13.1 Km 0 2023-07-24

407 , Jeonjae-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Luge, also called a land sled, is a non-powered leisure sport that has been transformed into an all-season sled by attaching wheels to one of the sled events in the Winter Olympics. You can enjoy the cool wind while controlling the speed on the luge with the help of gravity without any additional manipulation. A dynamic course was completed by adding various theme sections to the existing road, forest, and nature in the Jeonjae-Ucheon-myeon Owon-ri section of National Road No. 42. As a single course, it is 2.4 kilometers long, the longest in the world, and it is not an artificially twisted S-shaped course, but a course created using actual roads.

Mongja Pocha (몽자포차)

14.7 Km 82 2021-04-08

42, Sangjidae-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5318-1193

It is near the university, so it is a place that many young people visit. The best menu at this restaurant is Sea Snail and Noodle Salad. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Jinmi Tongdak (진미통닭)

14.7 Km 545 2024-02-16

66 Usan-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Jinmi Tongdak was opened in 1987. Its signature menu is the yangnyeom chicken (seasoned fried chicken), deep-fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Using tender meat and a comparatively lighter sauce, its taste remains appealing even after cooling off. The restaurant operates exclusively as a takeout establishment, without table service.

Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)

15.4 Km 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.

Pungsuwon Catholic Church (횡성 풍수원천주교회(풍수원성당))

15.5 Km 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.

Himart - Musil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 무실점)

16.1 Km 0 2024-04-22

3, Neungnadong-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

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Himart - Dangye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 단계점)

16.1 Km 0 2024-04-18

2374, Bugwon-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

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