INJE HOTEL/ 인제호텔(INJE HOTEL)

12.6Km 2025-03-18

4 , Inje-ro 187beon-gil, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-461-4035, +82-10-5215-1551

The Inje Hotel in Inje-eup, Gangwon-do, offers a variety of rooms including standard, VIP, large ondol rooms, and special rooms for particular customer groups. Separate shower rooms are shared. There is a Korean restaurant on the first floor, and lobby facilities include a free fax machine, a beverage/ramen vending machine, a water purifier, and a microwave. Coffee beans are always available. The hotel is close to Inje Intercity Bus Terminal, while tourist attractions within walking distance include the Sanchon Folk Museum and the Skyfall Culture Center.

X-game Resort (Naerincheon Bungee Jumping) (엑스게임리조트(내린천 번지점프))

13.9Km 2025-01-06

2254, Seorak-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-461-5216

Situated in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do, X-game Resort Naerincheon (Stream) Bungee Jumping is a leaning tower style bungee jumping facility, like those common in Australia. To secure safety, the facility is tilted at 60 degrees and flanked by steel frames on both sides. Adopting technologies employed by Bungee Big, a renowned company in Australia, it offers one of the safest bungee jumping experiences for visitors. The 63 meter high jump platform will give visitors a thrill as they jump towards the stream below.

For those who have fear of bungee jumping, try Slingshots, that shoots up to the sky. They are easily accessible and ideal for family visitors and couples. Two people at a time can ride the slingshots, and there are two towers (30 meters high) supporting slingshots on both sides. Shot from the bottom, slingshots can fly one and half times as high as the x_height of the jumping facility. Flying over 45 meters in a matter of seconds, slingshots offer extreme thrills for friends, couples, or family visitors.

Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden (양구생태식물원)

14.3Km 2022-08-18

169, Sumgol-ro 310beon-gil, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-7391

First opened in June 2004, Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden was built on a total area of 189,141 ㎡. Nearly 3.1 billion Korean won (approximately 3 million USD) was spent on the construction and it was built to be developed into a South and North Korean ecosystem restoration center. Located in the northernmost region of South Korea, it houses more than 400 rare plants including plants that are Korean native species and protected by Korean Ministry of Environment.

The garden is divided into six parts by their features including a botanical garden, natural forest, and facilities zone. In the botanical garden, rare plants such as northern native plants and alpine plants that are naturally grown in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and Yanggu area are displayed in one place.

There are also walking trails, a medicinal plants exhibition hall, plant nursery, and greenhouse. To add a natural and lively touch to the garden, a mountain stream zone and wetlands zone were prepared to provide people with the chance to enjoy the pleasant sound of running water.

Songkang Canoe School (송강 카누학교)

16.0Km 2017-06-19

6215, Naerincheon-ro, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-461-1659

Songkang Canoe School is located in Naerincheon Stream and offers educational programs and tours led by a professional training team certified by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Also, the school operates a store that sells imported kayak and canoe equipment.

Naerincheon Stream Rafting (내린천 래프팅)

16.0Km 2025-01-06

6221, Naerincheon-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Rafting is a challenging recreational activity in which a team of six to eight people navigates fast-flowing rivers. Rafting not only offers excitement, but also gives an overview of the natural landscape. Training for rafting provides participants with an opportunity to gain self-confidence, learn to cooperate with their teammates, and relieve stress.

Naerincheon Stream in particular is considered one of the top three rafting spots in Korea along with the Hantangang River and Donggang River. Consisting of over ten rapid sub-streams, Naerincheon is the only stream in Korea that runs from south to north.

The stream stretches over 6km from Wondaegyo to Gosari Resting Spot; its narrow x_width and pointed rocks offer one of the most exciting and challenging rafting experiences. Rafts are often turned upside down, and each sub-stream is connected to the others, offering little time for rafters to make each maneuver.

Naerincheon Stream Rafting is also known for its excellent amenities, like its modern shower facilities with warm water.

Wondae-ri Birch Forest (Whispering Birch Forest) (원대리 자작나무 숲(속삭이는 자작나무 숲))

16.1Km 2024-12-04

760 Jajangnamusup-gil, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-460-8036

Wondae-ri Birch Forest near Inje-eup is an exemplar of natural eco-tourism, established by planting 690,000 birch trees across 138 hectares from 1974 to 1995. Today, 25 hectares of this expansive area serve as a forest experience center tailored for children. Two main trails are available: the Wonjeong Forest Trail, with an 80-minute walking time, and the shorter Wondae Forest Trail, taking about an hour to traverse. The trails lead hikers through a dense forest of birch trees, some over two decades old, whose stark white trunks reach skyward, creating an ethereal atmosphere. This forest not only offers a journey through its unique ecosystem but also provides aesthetic pleasure and educational opportunities, securing its status as a distinguished eco-tourism site in Inje-gun.
In winter, the snow-blanketed landscape alongside the stark white birches creates a picturesque tableau, making it a favored spot for photography. For families, especially those with children, the forest is a treasure trove of educational fun, with activities available at the Children’s Forest Experience Center, including Forest Classroom and Indian House, fostering a connection with nature.

Note: Some areas may close temporarily to prevent forest fires and preserve the ecosystem, so please check availability before visiting.

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This location was the romantic date spot for Jin-ah (played by Son Ye-jin) and Joon-hee (played by Jung Hae-in) in the TV series "Something in the Rain." It also served as the setting for a sorrowful farewell for Crown Prince Lee Chang (played by Ju Ji-hoon) in "Kingdom 2." Both scenes, filmed in winter, highlighted the stunning beauty of the snow-covered landscape.

Yongneup Marsh of Daeamsan Mountain (Gangwon Peace Area National Geopark) (대암산 용늪 (강원평화지역 국가지질공원))

16.4Km 2024-02-22

1106-27 Geumgang-ro, Seohwa-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Daeamsan Mountain is a rugged peak composed of rocks, reaching an altitude of 1,304 meters from the foothills to the summit. Formed in the hilly area on the southwest slope, Yongneup Marsh harbors both northern and southern plant species, housing various rare flora and fauna amidst its exceptional natural landscape. Exploring the ecology of Yongneup Marsh is possible through guided tours, including the Seoheung-ri course (three times a day, five hours) and the Gaa-ri course (once a day, three hours). Identification is required, and reservations are mandatory, with the presence of guides accompanying visitors.

Seoraksan National Park (Inner Section) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))

16.7Km 2021-04-13

Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, at an altitude of 1,708 meters, is the highest peak among the Taebaek Mountain Range, providing amazing view all year round. With various flowers in spring, clear and fresh stream water in summer, fall foliage in fall, and snow covered mountain in winter, Seoraksan Mountain is the most beautiful mountain in Korea.

The inner section ("Naeseorak") of the mountain stretches from the borderline of Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass to Inje-gun in the west. There are various valleys and waterfalls not to be missed as well as several hiking courses that represent the mountain.

Yanggu Porcelain Museum (양구백자박물관)

16.9Km 2022-08-09

5182, Pyeonghwa-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-7237

Yanggu Porcelain Museum (formerly Bangsan Porcelain Museum) exhibits white porcelain from the Bangsan area, along with its collection and tools. There are also various visual aids that help understand the history of porcelain in the Bangsan area. The experience room is equipped with electric kilns, gas kilns, and firewood kilns, and is a facility for both outdoor and indoor experiences. Here, visitors can experience the entire process of making clay, molding, and baking it in a kiln. Bangsan-myeon, Yanggu was already well-known for pottery production since the Goryeo dynasty. During the Joseon dynasty, raw materials were supplied to the Gwangju branch in Gyeonggi-do, and here the technology and aesthetics spread to Gwangju.

Wondae Makguksu (원대막국수)

19.4Km 2024-02-16

1113 Jajangnamusup-gil, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Located near the Wondae-ri Birch Forest, this noodle restaurant is known for its makguksu (buckwheat noodles), characterized by chewy noodles in a cool and tangy broth. Other menu items include gomchwi suyuk (boiled pork slices with Fischer’s ragwort), incorporating Inje's specialty, Fischer’s ragwort, and crispy gamja jeon (potato pancake). The restaurant takes pride in milling its own buckwheat and uses a specific quantity of this freshly milled buckwheat to craft the noodles, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.

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