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Woodblock Printing Museum (고판화박물관)

17.1 Km    23206     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.

Wonseong Seongnam-ri Tutelary Forest (원성 성남리 성황림)

Wonseong Seongnam-ri Tutelary Forest (원성 성남리 성황림)

17.2 Km    21501     2023-07-17

Seongnam-ri, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The Tutelary Forest in Sillim-myeon, Wonju is a temperate hardwood forest designated as a Natural Monument in 1962, and offers eco-exploration of the tutelary forest as well as forest commentary, meditation and experience programs. More than 90 different species of tree plants grow over an area spanning some 312,993 m2. The people of Seongnam-ri have treated Seonghwangsin of Chiaksan Mountain as the patron saint of the village since the ancient times. It is said that, at midnight of April 8 and September 9 every year on the Lunar calendar, people held rituals in front of the huge fir tree (29 meters tall, 1.3 meters in diameter, 300 years old) standing in front of Seonghwangdang Shrine to which Seonghwangsin descends.

The Tutelary Forest is divided into two sections, each with different species of trees, by a brook in the middle. The area located to the left of the brook grows a variety of acervate deciduous broad-leaved trees, many of which are maple trees that paint the season of fall with gorgeous colors.

Beolgyo Kkomak Bibimbap (벌교꼬막비빔밥)

Beolgyo Kkomak Bibimbap (벌교꼬막비빔밥)

17.2 Km    461     2021-09-27

21, Ungbi 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-735-2550

It is a place where you can enjoy various dishes made with cockles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is cockle bibimbap.

Hoban Dakgalbi (호반닭갈비)

Hoban Dakgalbi (호반닭갈비)

17.3 Km    107     2021-04-13

17, Ungbi 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-732-1254

It is a place where fresh Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken) is supplied and sold. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy stir-fried chicken with cheese. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Neurukame (느루카메)

Neurukame (느루카메)

17.3 Km    68     2021-03-26

26, Ungbi, 3-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-744-7773

All udon menus cost KRW 7,000. The best menu at this restaurant is udon. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Jungsikdang Kimsabu (중식당 김사부)

Jungsikdang Kimsabu (중식당 김사부)

17.3 Km    59     2021-03-26

15, Ungbi, 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-731-8825

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is jumbo sized noodles with seafood in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Hyeoksin Sutbul Gui (혁신숯불구이)

Hyeoksin Sutbul Gui (혁신숯불구이)

17.3 Km    63     2021-03-26

31, Ungbi, 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-743-3375

Not only family gatherings but also group dinners are available. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 청태산자연휴양림)

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 청태산자연휴양림)

17.4 Km    43517     2022-09-06

610, Cheongtaesan-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-343-9707

The 1,200-meter-high Cheongtaesan Mountain is a mountain where planted and naturally growing trees flourish in harmony, creating dense forests that provide a habitat for woodland creatures. In the summer, the forest is a convenient stopover for vacationers headed for the East Coast and both children and adults can enjoy learning about the local ecology at the Forest Education Facility.

yangmani Myeongdong Jjiga Maeul(양마니명동찌개마을)

yangmani Myeongdong Jjiga Maeul(양마니명동찌개마을)

17.5 Km    132     2021-04-13

5, Hwanggeum-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-742-7779

It is a famous restaurant frequented by many office workers. This restaurant's signature menu is kimchi stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Siksasigan (식사시간)

Siksasigan (식사시간)

17.5 Km    105     2021-03-19

17-3, Geongang-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-734-9347

This is a Korean cuisine located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is sausage stew. Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) broth is simply delicious.