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Woodblock Printing Museum (고판화박물관)

14.7 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.

Hanbando Raft Village (한반도 뗏목마을)

Hanbando Raft Village (한반도 뗏목마을)

14.7 Km    33770     2024-01-09

70 Seonam-gil, Hanbando-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

The Hanbando Raft Village is a raft experience center in Seonam Village, Ongjeong-ri, famous for its topography in the shape of the Korean Peninsula. It takes about 30 minutes to go back and forth on a raft from the east coast of the Mini Korean Peninsula to the west coast. While riding the raft, the boatman tells the story of the topography of the Mini Korean Peninsula and the fish living here. It is available from spring to autumn. In addition, various raft experiences are under operation, such as the Seogang Underwater Surveyor, a remodeled rafting boat that allows you to clearly view the underwater scenery.

Hanbando Electric Kart Experience Center (한반도 전기카트 체험장)

Hanbando Electric Kart Experience Center (한반도 전기카트 체험장)

14.7 Km    0     2024-01-09

63-33 Ansaenae-gil, Hanbando-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

Hanbando Electric Kart Experience Center is Korea's first outdoor electric go-kart experience center using renewable energy. It is located in a pine forest in Sincheon-ri, Hanbando-myeon. All facilities and tracks, including helmets and karts, are kept clean and safe, allowing anyone to enjoy driving once they follow simple operation methods and precautions. Stretched pine trees lining up next to the winding track double the speed and coolness. Solar power, a renewable energy source, was installed in the experience center to preserve the pristine wetlands and pine forests. Feel the dynamic eco-friendly speed in clean nature!<Br> * Minimum driver x_height is 130 cm

JOGYUNDANG / 조견당

JOGYUNDANG / 조견당

14.8 Km    151     2024-02-01

27, Gogaok-gil, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-372-7229

Located in Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon Province, Jogyeondang (House of Kim Jong-gil) is a traditional “hanok” stay. The nine rooms of the house follow the traditional “hanok” format. Anchae, the inner building with nearly 200 years of history, is dignified and elegant as befitting of its age. The majestic rafters of the building were built from 800-year-old trees, and the “daecheongmaru” raised floor has a sheen from years of care. Sarangchae and Byeolchae, restored in 2007 and 2009, respectively, make up for their relative lack of historical weight with freshness and convenience. The Inner Sarangchae faces the Anchae and the courtyard, while the Outer Sarangchae connects to a space with floor tables, cushions, and bookcases for drinking tea or reading. Guests staying in the three rooms in the Outer Sarangchae and the Anchae Geonneonbang rooms must use a shared bathroom, while other rooms come with private bathrooms. The uniqueness of Jogyeondang lies in its extensive cultural program, which ranges from tea ceremonies to soirees in the historical building. The complex’s manager has many stories to tell about the history of the house and its construction. Breakfast is also available upon reservation and payment, and English and Chinese services are provided for international visitors.

Jecheon Sikdang (제천식당)

Jecheon Sikdang (제천식당)

14.8 Km    5411     2024-02-16

3 Docheon-gil, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

This restaurant in Yeongwol specializes in buckwheat noodles, handling every step of the noodle-making process in-house. These freshly made noodles are the key ingredient in the restaurant's signature dish, kkolttu guksu (Gangwon buckwheat noodle soup), a traditional folk dish of Gangwon-do. The dish is known for its mild and savory flavors, making it a great option for those who prefer to avoid spicy food. In addition to kkolttu guksu, the restaurant also offers makguksu (buckwheat noodles) and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Cheongpung Land (청풍랜드)

Cheongpung Land (청풍랜드)

14.9 Km    83385     2019-11-27

6, Cheongpungho-ro 50-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongpung Land was created in 2002 near Chungjuho Lake in Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. It features beautiful scenery and the maximum use of practical space to build Korea’s first multi-tower. Based on planning, constructing, and test runs, it is operated by Over Class Inc. which is cosigned by Jecheon-si. The multi-tower’s three main facilities are a 62-meter Bungee Jump, Korea’s first-ever Ejection Seat, and Big Swing. The bungee jump highlights safety by adding a safety line to the gear to prevent falling accidents caused by breaking of the bungee cord rubber.

Jecheon Resom Forest (리솜포레스트( 제천))

Jecheon Resom Forest (리솜포레스트( 제천))

15.0 Km    13447     2023-10-26

365 Geumbong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-649-6000

Resom Forest, located in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, is an environmentally friendly resort that strives to use reusuable and recycled products. With numerous forests, gardens, and valleys, visitors can see beautiful nature all year round.

Located between two mountains, the resort offers perfect views from every angle. Anions and phytoncides from the forest help relax the restless mind and body.

Youngwol Y Park (젊은달와이파크)

Youngwol Y Park (젊은달와이파크)

15.3 Km    1     2024-01-09

1467-9 Songhakjucheon-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

Youngwol Y Park is a complex art space that recreated the Sulsaem Museum, which opened in 2014, into a regeneration space that combines contemporary works of art, museums, and workshops. This newly created contemporary art space was planned by sculptor Choi Ok-yeung. Located in Jucheon-myeon’s untouched beautiful nature, the space is composed of Red Bamboo, Red Pavilion, and Jupiter, which are works using the signature red color of Choi Ok-yeung. The artist designed the space according to various themes, such as life, space, and regeneration, intending to evoking various feelings within visitors through viewing and experience. It is a huge art museum and land art space divided into 11 landscapes, and it's worth taking the time to look around slowly.

Chungjuho Lakeside Resort Cheongpungnaru (충주호관광선 청풍나루)

15.5 Km    4169     2020-03-24

54, Munhwajae-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-647-4566

Located in Chengpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongpungnaru is the starting and ending point for pleasure boat commuting on Cheongpungho Lake. The ferry offers great views of the lake and its surroundings. In particular, the most popular course is the route between Cheongpung and Janghoenaru including Oksunbong Peak, Gudambong Peak and Geumsusan Mountain. Boarding takes place in front of Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex.

Yeoldudal Bapsang (열두달밥상)

Yeoldudal Bapsang (열두달밥상)

15.6 Km    103     2021-03-22

161, Geumbong-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-643-0888

A restaurant famous for namul (seasoned vegetables) in Jecheon, that was introduced in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. The representative menu is yakcho set menu.