JARA ISLAND (자라섬)

13.8Km 2024-10-31

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8028

JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, "jara" in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans over 100 meters in diameter. Meanwhile, the west end of the Jarasum Campground is home to Ewhawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jara Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.

Kalbongsan Recreational Forest (칼봉산자연휴양림)

13.8Km 2021-03-26

454, Gyeongbanan-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8061

Kalbongsan Recreational Forest is located between Gyeongbangyegok Valley, famous for Surakpokpo Falls, and Yongchugyegok Valley, famous for Yongchupokpo Falls. The forest is a popular summer vacation spot for families due to the pure natural environment. Kalbongsan Mountain also provides many trekking paths.

Lotte Mart - Maseok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 마석점)

14.1Km 2024-04-22

1992, Gyeongchun-ro, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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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.

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

14.4Km 2025-10-23

14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-7788

The railbike tour departing from Gapyeong Rail Park passes through Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge, Bukhanggang Iron Bridge and Zelkova Tree Tunnel before turning back to Gapyeong Rail Park. This route is featured in the Korean film "The Letter (1997)," and thus loved by both couples and photographers looking to capture some beautiful scenes along the old railroad track. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful river view while getting some light exercise with loved ones.

Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

14.4Km 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.

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

14.4Km 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.

Starbucks The Buckhangang R (스타벅스 더북한강R)

14.5Km 2024-12-27

1098 Bukhangang-ro Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Enjoy Reserve coffee while enjoying the view of Bukhangang River and make special memories with your pet

Starbucks The Bukhan River R is a special store where you can enjoy a view of Bukhangang River with Reserve beverages, various specialty foods and merchandise.
It is Korea’s first pet-friendly store where you can make special memories with your pet in the special pet zone on 1F.
The store offers various customer experiences from natural landscape, to expansive parking spaces, EV charging station, and a rooftop on 3F.

Mijin Memil Maeul (미진메밀마을)

14.5Km 2024-02-23

783-1 Bukhangang-ro, Seojong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Mijin Memil Maeul is a restaurant specializing in a variety of buckwheat-based dishes, using buckwheat produced in Korea. Some of its key menu items include memil mulmakguksu (cold buckwheat noodles) and memil bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles). Patrons can also enjoy memil mandu (buckwheat mandu) or memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe) as side dishes to complement the noodles.

Mogok Retreat Chapel (모곡 피정의 집)

14.5Km 2024-11-05

25 Seolmil Road, Seomyeon, Hongcheon, Gangwon Province

Featured in episode 4 of the drama "Stealer," this is the backdrop for the monastery that protects Yeonseok and Yeonjin. Mogok Retreat Chapel is a quiet mountainside church with a beautiful landscape. It's an ideal place for a short walk in a serene setting.

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