Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

14.4Km 2025-03-26

12 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

One of the main attractions of Wonju, Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is the longest and largest pedestrian bridge in Korea with a length of 200 meters, a x_height of 100 meters, and a x_width of 1.5 meters. The thrill of walking midair is enough to make visitors come to this attraction. The skywalk next to the bridge offers an amazing view of the surroundings. With a protective deck at the entrance of the bridge, anyone who has the courage can walk on the bridge. Other attractions nearby include Wonju Railbike, Museum SAN, the Grave of Joeom, and more.

Wonju Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge (원주 소금산 울렁다리)

14.4Km 2025-04-24

12 Sogeumsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-749-4860

Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge is approximately twice as long as the original Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, stretching 404 meters long, 2 meters wide. The name Ulleong comes from a Korean word that means "shaky" or "anxious," a feeling visitors will have as they cross the bridge with some parts being glass bottom. Visitors will be able to enjoy both the natural surroundings and thrilling walk across the bridge.

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

14.4Km 2023-02-06

12, Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Ganhyeon Tourist Area, which is located 18 kilometers to the west of the city of Wonju, is seated where the Seomgang River and Samsancheon Stream, which are branches of the Namhangang River, come together and meet. 40- to 50-meter-high uniquely-shaped rocks and cliffs on both sides of the river form harmony with thickly wooded forests and the dark blue-colored river, and a vast white sandy beach stretches on the sides of the river to complete the fabulous scenery of the area. The river water is clean and the sandy beach is open and extensive, which makes it a popular summer vacation spot for those who like to play in the water.

* Things to enjoy in Ganhyeon Tourist Area *
Ganhyeon Rock located on the opposite side of the tourist area now has 37 rocky paths where people can enjoy rock climbing. Frequently changing flows and depths of the water potentially pose a great safety risk so visitors must be extremely careful when playing in the water. It should be noted that camping, cooking, campfires, fishing, etc., in or by the water are strictly prohibited. It takes approx. 1 hour 20 minutes for a round trip on Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, which is located by the entrance of the mountain trail within the Ganhyeon Tourist Area, and the bridge boasts the greatest length and largest scale (100 meters high, 200 meters long, 1.5 meters wide) among all mountain walkway bridges in Korea. To provide visitors with an exhilarating experience, the floor of the bridge is made of specially manufactured steel grating, which enables those who walk over the bridge to enjoy the thrill.

Woodblock Printing Museum (고판화박물관)

14.6Km 2023-07-17

62 Muran-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Opened in 2004, it is the only museum in Korea that specializes in and exhibits old woodblock printings from all around the world. Woodblock Printing Museum collects, stores, exhibits, researches and educates on ancient woodblock materials from many different Asian countries where engravings and woodcuts flourished including Korea, China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, India and Nepal. It currently stores over 3,500 individual relics including some 1,800 original woodblocks, 300 old woodblock works engraved as woodcuts, 200 books engraved on woodblocks, and 200 materials related to woodcuts. There is also a permanent woodblock experience hall, which is often utilized as a place to experience and educate those on site who are not satisfied with just seeing the works.

Yongsomak Catholic Church (용소막성당)

15.3Km 2023-07-17

1857 Guhaksan-ro Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Yongsomak Catholic Church is a small church located in Sillim-myeon, Wonju and designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Gangwon-do. It was the third Catholic church established in Gangwon-do after Pungsuwon Catholic Church and Wonju Catholic Church. It was constructed by Father Chizallet in 1915 and, today, it is over 90 years of age.

Zelkova trees line up around the church building and the statue of the Virgin Mary stands at the bottom of a hill to the left. A thickly wooded pine forest is seen over the statue and the Relic Museum of St. Lawrence, which is an auxiliary building of the cathedral, is seated by the forest. The look of an old countryside Catholic church built with red bricks is like a scene from a painting, exuding a solemn and grave atmosphere in this religious area.

Hoengseong Luge (횡성루지체험장)

15.7Km 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.

Jecheon Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(제천))

17.2Km 2021-10-25

414, Myeongam-ro 5-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+83-43-653-4996

Baengnyeonsa Temple is located at the foothills of Gamaksan Mountain in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. The temple is currently composed of the main hall Daeungjeon, Samseonggak Shrine, Muyeomdang Hall, Boeungmun Gate, and residential houses. Daeungjeon Hall enshrines a wooden statue of a sitting Buddha, is an artifact from the Joseon period (1392-1910).

The history of the temple dates back to 662 (the second year of King Munmu’s reign during the Silla Kingdom), when a small shrine called Baengnyeonam Hermitage was built by the great monk Uisang on the east side of Baengyeonji Site. The temple has been reconstructed and restored numerous times throughout the course of several wars. The temple once encompassed many branch temples and shrines such as Mireuksa, Sinheungsa, Cheonsuam, Eunjeokam, and Cheongnyeonam, but only their foundation sites remain today.

Anheung Jjinppang Village (안흥찐빵마을)

17.4Km 2023-12-27

1088 Seodong-ro, Anheung-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Anheung Jjinppang Village is located along National Highway 42, connecting Seoul and Gangneung. Travelers passing Daegwallyeong on their way to Seoul from the Yeongdong area often stopped here to have a light lunch from old times. Anheung jjinppang (Anheung-style steamed bun) was enough to satisfy their hunger. Over time, Anheung jjinppang has become one of Korea's famous nostalgic snacks.

The Jucheongang River, beginning from Taegisan Mountain and flowing through Yeongwol, offers the proper humid condition perfect for the bun's aging process. As of now, there are over 10 shops dedicated to selling steamed buns in the village. Since the early 1990s, over one million people have come to Anheung Jjinppang Village to get these steamed buns which became popular through word-of-mouth.

Anheung jjinppang is made with high-quality red bean, using the traditional cooking process that creates the homemade flavor, which is immediatedly recognized by the mouth that has become used to instant foods. There are a variety of other traditional foods that are available other than jjinppang. VIsitors can also engage in hands-on progarms at Anheung Jjinppang Morak Morak Village, a cultural center dedicated to Anheung jjinppang.

Pinocchio Youth Center (피노키오청소년수련원)

17.6Km 2024-02-16

88 Soya 1-gil, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Pinocchio Youth Center, nestled in the Pinocchio Recreational Forest within Chiaksan Mountain, encompasses a comprehensive complex that includes the training center, a campground, and a caravan campsite. It is designed primarily for group visitors, catering to a variety of needs such as corporate training sessions, educational programs for schools, church groups, and family outings. The center offers a range of outdoor experience facilities, including the Forest Challenge, an Original Arborvitae Maze, Forest Experience, and various trekking courses.

Anheung Jjinppang Morakmorak Village (안흥찐빵모락모락마을)

17.6Km 2023-07-24

1868 , Jucheongang-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Opened in 2022, Anheung Jjinppang Morakmorak Village is a complex cultural space filled with things to see and enjoy under the theme of Anheung Jjinppang, a representative product of Hoengseong. The village can be enjoyed by people of all ages, as it is full of interesting things such as the history and origin of Anheung Jjinppang, various experience programs such as making jjinppang and desserts, and VR experiences. "Morakmorak Jjinppang House" offers programs to experience making Anheung Jjinppang, "Morakmorak Lounge" promotes Anheung Jjinppang and has a ticket office, PR hall, media art and VR experience space that satisfies the five senses, "Morakmorak Workshop" has programs to experience making your own cup and red bean steamed pack, and a health playground, Morakmorak Square, and a pond. Those wishing to participate in cooking experience programs such as making jjinppang, will need to make a reservation in advance.

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