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Gongjicheon Sculpture Park (공지천 조각공원)

Gongjicheon Sculpture Park (공지천 조각공원)

6.1Km    2023-07-12

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

Originally named Gongji Park, the park is located near Gongjicheon Stream and has been decorated with sculptures since 1997. Twenty-nine pieces are displayed and a water clock was installed in 2001. Gongjicheon Resort is located nearby the park with an outdoor stage and fountain. Water sports such as boat-riding can be enjoyed on the lake. The lake and the fountain are great locations to spend time with family and friends. Every year diverse cultural art events such as the Spring Art Performance as well as the Soyangjae Chuncheon Poetry Recital take place in the park and Gongjicheon area. A Children’s Center and War Memorial are also located nearby.

Gongjicheon Recreation Area (공지천유원지)

6.2Km    2021-04-28

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The area of Gongjicheon Stream connected to the Bukhangang River is a shelter in the middle of Chuncheon City. This recreation area comprises various facilities along both sides of the Gongjicheon Stream, including Gongjicheon Sculpture Park, Uiam Park, Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War, inline skating rink, outdoor stage, and fountain. Visitors can cross the water easily through the Gongjicheon Bridge and the lower pedestrian bridge. The waterside trail and the bike path are popular among citizens with the seasonal scenic view. In particular, cherry blossom attracts many visitors in spring. There is a bicycle rental stand nearby the stream. It is recommended to enjoy biking around the Gongjicheon Stream or along the Uiamho Bike Path. Another interesting ride is a pedal boat with which visitors can create a romantic memory with a splendid scenery of the Gongjicheon Stream.

Gongjicheon Stream (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

Gongjicheon Stream (Gold Scales Theme Street) (공지천(황금비늘테마거리))

6.2Km    2022-12-26

25, Ethiopia-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3322

The city of Chuncheon is surrounded by Uiamho, Chuncheonho, and Soyangho Lakes and is widely known as "Lake City." Much like the Hangang Riverside Parks are a representative landmark of Seoul, Gongjicheon Resort beside the stream is a treasure of Chuncheon. The resort is complete with a sculpture park, fountain, boat dock, outdoor stage, playground and more.

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi (춘천명물닭갈비)

6.6Km    2024-03-20

813 Yetgyeongchun-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Chuncheon Myeongmul Dakgalbi, a specialty restaurant renowned for dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), is situated near the scenic Bukhangang River and Uiamho Lake. Chuncheon is celebrated as the city of dakgalbi. Their signature dish features spicy seasoned chicken stir-fried with vegetables, tteok (rice cake), and sweet potatoes on an iron plate, offering an exquisite flavor. Notable nearby attractions include the Samaksan Cable Car and the MBC Broadcasting Station.

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum (춘천막국수체험박물관)

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum (춘천막국수체험박물관)

6.8Km    2022-10-14

264, Sinbuk-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-8869

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum was built with the theme of buckwheat noodles (makguksu), Chuncheon’s local dish. The museum's unique exterior design was inspired by the image of making buckwheat noodles. This two-story building has an exhibition hall introducing buckwheat noodles (makguksu) and buckwheat (maemil) on the first floor and an experience center where visitors can make and try their own makguksu on the second floor. In particular, the first floor displays a dimensional exhibition on the origin and tradition of makguksu, and the origin and efficacy of maemil. It is recommended to visit the exhibition before the makguksu making experience activity. The makguksu making experience is available starting from groups of two people. With the help of an instructor, participants will experience the entire production process of makguksu from kneading dough to making noodles by pressing the noodle frame. After finishing making noodles, participants will mix noodles with vegetables and a spicy sauce. Soy sauce seasoning is also available.

KT&G Sangsangmadang (KT&G 상상마당 춘천)

6.9Km    2021-05-22

25, Sports town-gil 399beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-818-3200

Embracing Uiamho Lake, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon is a cultural complex that consists of the Art Center and the Stay building. The Art Center was established by remodeling the previous Chuncheon Children’s Center, while the Stay building was built by remodeling the previous Gangwon-do Sports Center. With an open view of the lake at the front, the Art Center is known for its construction design by Korea’s master architect, late Kim Swoo-geun. When viewed from the sky, the Art Center, which was built with Kim’s unique construction technique, resembles a butterfly sitting on the lakeside. Opened as the Children’s Center in 1980, the building was abandoned for a while and then was re-born as KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon in 2014. Sangsangmadang, as part of the social contribution and restoration program of KT&G, aims to support various cultural and arts activities and offer the public an opportunity to appreciate arts and culture. While keeping its original frame of the construction in consideration of its architectural value, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon provides diverse amenities such as a theater, gallery, cafe, art shop, and so on. It has also a charming outdoor space. It has an outdoor stage near Uiamho Lake, and the walking path and the bicycle path are available in front of the stage. In addition, the Forest Experience Center for Children behind the outdoor stage provides diverse interesting attractions.

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay (케이티엔지(KT&G) 상상마당춘천스테이)

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay (케이티엔지(KT&G) 상상마당춘천스테이)

6.9Km    2024-12-19

22 , Sports town-gil 399beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-818-4200

KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay, near Uiam Lake in Gangwon-do, is a cultral space with "art" and "stay". It has an unusual exterior and offers tastful designed rooms - all of which are bright and comfy with AC, heating and ondol temperature control. There is a restaurant on the first floor, and in the basement guests will find a self-catering area, a music practice room, and a performance room. Cycling along Lake Uiam shore or taking a walk at Jungdo Mullegil, Gongjicheon Amusement Pakr are highly recommended.

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

7.2Km    2023-05-22

1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Built in October 1973, Soyang Dam is the largest dam in Korea. It stands 123 meters high and 530 meters long and can hold up to 29 million tons of water. The stored water which has become Soyangho Lake, is Korea's largest man-made lake, spanning a large area that borders the Gangwon-do cities and districts of Chuncheon, Hongcheon, Yanggu, and Inje. Visitors can enjoy riding a ferry or walking on the 2.5-kilometer walking trail. Various restaurants and attractions are also nearby.

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천))

7.2Km    2021-05-06

1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyang Dam in 1973. Soyangho Lake is famous for catching freshwater fish, such as trout, carp, smelt, and eel. The waterway stretches all the way to Inje, with beautiful scenic views. Water sports can be enjoyed from the dock near Soyang Dam, with boat rides to Cheongpyeongsa Temple as well as around the lake. Many cafes and restaurants are located around the lake, making it a great vacation spot.

Animation Museum & Toy Robot Studio (춘천 애니메이션박물관&토이로봇관)

Animation Museum & Toy Robot Studio (춘천 애니메이션박물관&토이로봇관)

7.5Km    2021-12-31

854, Baksa-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-6470

Located at the Uiam lakeside, the Animation Museum, which is Korea’s only animation museum, has two floors. On the first floor there is the dimensional exhibition hall introducing the origin, birth, and development of the animation, the kinds of animation, and the Korean animation history, as well as the reproductions of a large robot Taekwon V, and the old comic store. The second floor consists of the world hall displaying the animation trend for each country, diverse animation experience activities, and a special exhibition hall. Visitors can experience making sound effects for an animated film using various tools and dubbing a famous animated film such as Run Honey, and Cloud Bread. The Toy Robot Studio, located next to the Animation Museum, provides various experience programs related to robots. Its interesting robot programs are Spider Robot, Mission Robot, Robot Avatar, Robot Dance, Drone Experience, and so on. Both the Animation Museum and the Toy Robot Studio are equipped with convenient facilities for visitors with the background of Uiamho Lake, such as a cafe and souvenir shop, which sells animation characters and toys. The outdoor space also displays cute animation characters on the lawn where children can play freely.