Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

.0M 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.

Yongmunsan Resort (용문산 관광지)

3.3Km 2021-12-06

Sinjeom-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-0088

Yongmunsan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is comprised of Doilbong Peak, Baegunbong Peak, and other peaks. The resort shares the area with various cultural relics such as Yongmunsa Temple; Yongmunsa Temple’s gingko tree; a stupa containing a relic of the Buddha, a monument of the reverend monk Jeongji; and the Yongmunsan Mountain area’s war record monument. The resort area is frequented by visitors throughout all four seasons but is especially popular in the fall because of the yellow-tinged gingko tree of Yongmunsa Temple (a Natural Monument).

A 2 kilometers trek through the valley from Yongmunsa Temple will bring you to Yonggakbawi Rock, shaped like a dragon’s horn, halfway up the mountain. 1km away from Yonggakbawi Rock lays a huge boulder, Court Rock, on which 100 people can easily sit at the same time. There is also an amusement park that provides great entertainment for children, consisting of a rapid ride, a Viking-boat, a merry-go-round, bumper cars, a family coaster, and other rides.

Thirty minutes from Yongmunsa Temple is Jungwon Valley that looks small when seen from the outside, but leads to the mountain’s summit where you can enjoy a superb view. And only another fifteen minutes walk will bring you to the three-tiered Jungwon Falls where you can enjoy the sound of crashing waters and feel the cooling mists that rise from the base of the falls.

Freshwater Fish Ecology Center (양평 민물고기 생태학습관)

4.9Km 2024-02-07

23-2 Sanggwang-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Freshwater Fish Ecology Center is a venue dedicated to the observation of the ecological life of diverse freshwater fish. The center offers many educational facilities, including a Freshwater Fish Aquarium, a Freshwater Fish Experience Playground, a Video Learning Center, an Ecology Pond, and more. It exhibits 1,200 freshwater fish of sixty different species. Visitors have the opportunity to encounter native Korean freshwater fish, such as Sturgeon, Korean Torrent Catfish, Bitterling, Korean Rose Bitterling, and more.

Yangpyeong Catfish Festival (양평메기수염축제)

5.5Km 2024-05-28

55-2 Gopdani-gil, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong is famous in Korea for its clear waters. Located along a clear stream is Sumi Village, hosting fun festivals all year round. During the summer months, Sumi Village hosts the Yangpyeong Catfish Festival, allowing plenty of fun activities around this local specialty.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival (물맑은양평 빙어축제)

5.5Km 2024-12-04

55-2 Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival takes place in Soomy Village in winters. Residents are preparing for the festival to welcome all visitors including families, couples, groups and others. During the festival, visitors can eat warm fish cakes and roasted chestnuts. Aside from ice fishing, other traditional winter games and activities such as kite-flying, top spinning, sledding and jjinbbang-making (steamed bun with red bean filling) are available.

Lemongrass Pension (레몬그라스)

7.4Km 2024-12-13

230 , Myeongseong-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-4792-3288, +82-10-9073-1301

Lemongrass Pension is a two-story private pension situated next to a clear stream at the foot of Sorisan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do. It offers five rooms in various sizes that can accommodate groups from two to eight people. The Lemon Balm room for eight people has a fireplace and karaoke machine, giving you the feeling of staying at a vacation resort. The room is equipped with a kitchen and an exclusive indoor barbecue area. From the large front window, guests will be able to enjoy a stunning view of the beautiful mountain. Nearby tourist attractions include Vivaldi Park and the Wild Flower Arboretum.

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