Yangpyeong Paragliding Park (양평패러글라이딩파크)

19.5 Km 1 2024-03-20

49 Dongmak-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Yangpyeong Paragliding Park is a place where one can fly freely in the sky at 862 m, the highest altitude available in Korea, and take a walk in the clouds. Tandem flights are available for two people as a group with a pilot, so anyone can enjoy a two-seat tandem flight safely. Visitors can choose from several courses, including a relaxing course flying without taking any photos, a couple course where two gliders fly close together, and a special course to learn how to pilot oneself. Aside from the relaxing course, all courses can take videos and photos, making it great for making memories. The duration is about 10 to 25 minutes. The park may be closed due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, so please check in advance before visiting.

Hongchungwan (홍춘관)

19.7 Km 4444 2016-10-19

4, Hanbit-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-7359

With a 70-year history this is the first Chinese restaurant in Yangpyeong. The restaurant specializes in traditional Chinese dishes rather than fusion style Chinese dishes. It serves large dishes at low prices, and has a large parking lot. It’s located in a pristine town about 30~40 minutes from Seoul.

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

19.8 Km 14222 2021-06-15

1268, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-7244-3498

Situated only 40 minute's drive from Seoul, the Jungmisan Observatory is nestled within Jungmisan Recreational Forest 437 kilometers above sea level. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the main draw of this particular location is that there is no other place near Seoul as this forest where one can get an excellent view of the night sky. From Seoul, one might expect to see about three stars on a good day, while at the Jungmisan Observatory one can typically observe over 3,000 stars.

Jungmisan Observatory provides an experiential learning center that offers astronomy programs for children, including preschoolers. Children can gain a deeper understanding of space and basic astronomy through various programs, such as stargazing. In addition to the astronomy programs, the observatory also offers forest bathing, forest ecology, and insect learning programs along with the nearby recreational forest.

Bogoli Bansang (보고리반상)

19.8 Km 0 2024-03-21

11 Sagijeom-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

This Korean restaurant has delicious side dishes made with freshly picked vegetables every morning. Hot stone pot rice is served with main dishes such as grilled mackerel, grilled Spanish mackerel, spicy stir-fried pork, spicy stir-fried squid and pork, and soybean paste jjigae, as well as vegetable wraps and about 10 kinds of salads and side dishes. Spicy stir-fried pork will help make a bowl of rice disappear in no time. Beef bulgogi and chewy dried yellow croaker aged in barley rice are also popular dishes. there are also many delicious side dishes that make the meal even more satisfying.

Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

20.0 Km 52616 2022-09-07

1152, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-771-7166

Jungmisan Recreational Forest unfolds at the end of a lovely drive along the famous Nongdachigogae Road, the highest ridge road in the vicinity of Seoul. The forest boasts a striking landscape of thick groves of trees and a view overlooking the Namhangang River. During some mornings, the forest’s log cabins are veiled by a thick fog, further adding to the beautiful natural ambience.

Rising 834 meters above sea level, Jungmisan Mountain is a popular sunrise destination frequented by throngs of hikers every year. Thick forests of pine trees create a rooftop of branches from spring to fall. Being surrounded by the tall mountains of Baegunsan, Yumyeongsan, and Yongmunsan, Jungmisan Mountain feels like it is in the inner mountainous region of Gangwon-do, although it is close to Seoul.

The forest has log cabins that can accommodate groups of 4 to 10 people as well as campsites that complement the surrounding natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a comfortable walk through the trees on a trail that winds through the heart of the forest.

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