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Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum (양평 들꽃수목원)

Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum (양평 들꽃수목원)

13.3Km    2021-07-12

16, Sumogwon-gil, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-772-1800, 774-8777~8

The Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum has several major facilities. The Nature Ecology Museum showcases a natural ecology model structure with educational videos. The Nature Learning Center has about 200 different types of endangered wild flower species, while the Herb Garden has 50 different types of herbs. Other attractions include the swampy ground, Tteodeureongseom Island, riverside driveway, tropical arboretum, research center. The Arborteum offers a number of hands-on experience programs as well.

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

13.5Km    2024-12-16

122 , Jongjasan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-4148-8713

Healience Seonmaeul sits on Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. It was built at 250 meters above sea level as it was inspired by the high altitude of longevity villages worldwide. In the beginning, it was developed as the first wellness center in Korea and has now become a well-aging and healing resort. The village is led by Dr. Si-hyung Lee, the most renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author in Korea. The village runs scientific and well-designed health experience programs and offers immune-boosting meal plans under the guidance of professional instructors (Lifestyle Habit Improvement team). It helps you enjoy optimum rest, which cannot be experienced in cities, by detoxing from the digital world (free from the Internet, mobile phones, and the outside world) and experiencing intentional inconvenience. There are ten manually-created, beautiful trekking courses and eco-friendly facilities here. Healience Seonmaeul was chosen as a healing tourist destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2011. In 2014, it was also chosen as the first privately-operated healing forest, a first in Korea.  

*Gifted natural environment: Located in a scenic forest at 250 meters above sea level in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do.
*Top-tier team of experts: Excellent instructors, led by serotonin expert Dr. Si-hyung Lee, along with a team of fitness trainers and professional nutritionists.
*Eco-friendly space: Rooms have a courtyard, and a skylight allow guests to enjoy the courtyard and see stars at night through the windows. There are ten manually created trekking courses.
*Healthy natural meal: Low-sodium, healthy meals without artificial additives or trans fats.
*Various additional facilities: A spa (carbonated spring), Rock Sauna, Forest Yurt (a place for meditation), and Kiva (a space for communication).
*2011: Chosen as one of 'Korea’s 10 Healing Courses for Themed Tourism" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
*2014: Chosen as the first healing forest owned by a private company, chosen by the Forest Income Division of Gangwon-do Provincial Government 
*2015: Chosen as a business site for a sodium reduction project by Hongcheon-gun
*2017: Selected as one of 25 Wellness Sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization 
* Selected as a pilot-certified establishment by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for the Korea Quality initiative.

U Retreat (유리트리트)

U Retreat (유리트리트)

13.5Km    2024-10-30

1468-55 , Hanseo-ro, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-433-2786

U Retreat was designed by Kwak Hee-soo, a recipient of the Presidential Award of Korea Architecture Award, with the motif of a 21st century pavilion. The accommodation has only nine guest rooms. Every room is equipped with a spa bathtub and cooking facilities, including an infinity pool, barbecue area, and cafe.

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

13.8Km    2021-03-05

1655, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Situated in Gapyeong, the city of peace and relaxation, Interactive Art Museum is the first of its kind to be opened in Korea. The museum displays artworks that incorporate state-of-the-art technology, offering unique and interactive art experiences to viewers, and distinguishes itself from regular art museums. Interactive Art Museum invites visitors to engage in art through interactive three dimensional artworks and illusory multimedia effects.

The Yangpyeong DTR (스타벅스 더양평DTR점)

The Yangpyeong DTR (스타벅스 더양평DTR점)

13.8Km    2024-12-27

76 Yanggeun-ro Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

At Starbucks Gyeonggi Yangpyeong DT, you can enjoy fresh baked goods and specialty coffees while enjoying the view of Namhangang River

At Starbucks Gyeonggi Yangpyeong DT, you can enjoy the view of the Namhangang River and the uniqueness of Starbucks at the same time.
This is the first large Starbucks store near Seoul, and the first bake-in store offering baked goods fresh out of the oven with specialty coffees.
Enjoy the store comfortably at a spacious 1290 ㎡ space with 98 parking slots. 

Hanok village [Korea Quality] / 한옥마을 황토펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hanok village [Korea Quality] / 한옥마을 황토펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.1Km    2024-07-23

43-6 , Jeonui 1-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9081-5411

Hanok Maeul Hwangto Pension is a two-story hanok on the banks of the Namhangang River in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The pension has both Korean-style rooms and western-style bedrooms, all with red clay and hanji paper interiors. The Family Room, with its large living room and kitchen, is ideal for groups as well as families; while the Annexe Den has a red clay fireplace where guests can roast sweet potatoes and make happy memories. Guests can use the charcoal-fired red clay sauna free of charge. Outdoor barbecues and campfires can be arranged in advance; use of these facilities and firewood incurs a fee. 

Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

14.2Km    2021-05-05

Yeonsu-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-33-773-5101

Jungwonpokpo Falls is located at the eastern edge of Jungwon Valley in Jungwonsan Mountain, Yangpyeong. A 15-minute walk from the parking lot through the valley pathway will take the visitors to the three-tiered waterfalls. Rather a small waterfall less than 10 meters high, Jungwonpokpo Falls is surrounded by cliffs with fantastic rock formations that look like folding screens. The plunge pool is also impressive with its depth and x_width. Located nearby is another waterfall known as Chimapokpo Falls.

Mogok Bambeol Recreation Area (모곡밤벌유원지)

14.2Km    2024-02-19

133 Bambeol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Mogok Bambeol Recreation Area is a popular spot for summer vacationers. Nestled between the picturesque Palbongsan Mountain and the crystal-clear Hongcheongang River, it offers an ideal setting for camping, water activities, and fishing. The shallow waters near the area provide a safe environment for children to play. The site is open for public access at no charge, and visitors are permitted to cook on-site. Equipped with amenities such as restrooms and a convenience store, it's a popular choice for campers.

Homyeonghosu Lake Park (호명호수공원)

14.5Km    2024-02-19

77 Sangji-ro 64beon-gil, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Homyeonghosu Lake Park, located on Homyeongsan Mountain, offers scenic walking trails around the lake. A notable feature of the lake is a turtle-shaped structure floating in its center, which functions as a solar power generation facility. Additionally, the park provides a photo zone featuring a tiger model, reflecting an ancient legend about a tiger associated with Homyeongsan Mountain. Nearby attractions include Namiseom Island, Cheongpyeongho Lake, and the Garden of Morning Calm.

Lotte Mart - Gyeonggi Yangpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 경기양평점)

Lotte Mart - Gyeonggi Yangpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 경기양평점)

14.8Km    2024-04-16

76, Nambuk-ro, Yangpyeong-eup, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

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