Yongchugyegok Valley (용추계곡)

16.7 Km 0 2024-02-14

223 San, Seungan-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, this picturesque valley takes its source from the 900-meter high Kalbongsan Mountain, winding around Ongnyeobong Peak. Stretching over 24 km, it is home to nine remarkable sights, earning it the nicknames "Nine Okgye Valleys" and "Nine Yongchu Valleys." Blanketed by pine nut forests, the valley’s clear waters flow past rocky walls and ridges, forming natural pools along its course. A notable highlight is the 5-meter tall Yongchupokpo Falls about 6 kilometers upstream, accompanied by a legend of a dragon’s ascent to heaven; a deep groove in the adjacent sloping rock is believed to be the dragon’s resting spot. Flanked by Yumyeongsan, Jungmisan, and Eobisan Mountains, the valley offers an excellent short hiking route for a half-day excursion.

Star Hill Resort (스타힐리조트)

16.7 Km 53426 2021-02-19

96, Meokgat-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-594-1211

Star Hill Resort is located deep in the beautiful and mysterious Cheonmasan Mountain. Amazingly, it is only 32 kilometers away from Seoul, so access to this picturesque and well-equipped leisure resort is extremely easy. In addition to great skiing, visitors can enjoy various experience programs at the tourist attractions located near Cheonmasan Mountain.

Seoksangyegok Valley (석산계곡)

16.8 Km 39501 2024-04-03

Seoksan-ri, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Seoksangyegok Valley, located in Sorisan Mountain, is also known as Sorisangyegok Valley. The area is known for its crystal-clear water, where marsh snails can be caught, and its pure, unpolluted environment is evident by the countless fireflies visible in summer. The valley is quite lengthy and abundant in water, making it an ideal summer getaway spot. There are numerous resting areas near the valley, adding to its appeal for visitors.

Yangpyeong Paragliding Park (양평패러글라이딩파크)

16.9 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.

Gugokpokpo Falls (구곡폭포)

17.0 Km 37390 2021-04-28

254, Gangchongugok-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-261-0088

Located at the foot of Bonghwasan Mountain in Chuncheon, Gugok Falls with a x_height of 50 m is one of the representative tourist destinations in the Gangchon area. It was named “Gugok” because the falls twist (gok) and turn nine (gu) different times before dropping down, and is also called “Guguripokpo.” Gugok Falls flowing down from a huge stone wall create fantastic scenery. Many tourists visit the falls every year to enjoy cool, refreshing water to overcome the heat wave in summer and to admire a majestic view of the giant ice wall in winter. The road from the ticket booth to the falls is gentle and requires about 20 min walk. It is an easy walking path surrounded by woods and the valley. Visitors can also try to find the nine wooden panels inspired by the spirit of Gugok and designed with Hangeul alphabet “ㄲ” letters (such as 꿈, 끼, 꾀, 깡, etc.). If you go up for about 40 min along the Kkalttak Pass, which is on the right side of the Gugok Falls entrance, you will find Munbae Village, nestled in a basin. The village restaurants are known for local dishes, such as wild vegetable bibimbap and folk liquor. Visitors can also stay overnight at the National Leisure Campground built in the Gukgok Falls Tourist Area.

Elysian Gangchon Country Club (엘리시안 강촌 컨트리클럽)

17.1 Km 6536 2021-01-15

688, Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-260-2000

Elysian Gangchon Country Club is designed with the mountains and the local atmosphere in mind to provide visitors with a beautiful view as they golf. With various courses from precision-oriented courses to dynamic courses with mountain and creek obstacles, golfers will have plenty of challenges throughout their round.

Saneum National Recreational Forest (국립 산음자연휴양림)

17.1 Km 63626 2022-12-21

347, Gobuk-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-8133

Saneum National Recreational Forest is located in Danwol-myeon in Yangpyeong. It opened on January 1, 2000 and can accommodate up to 2,000 visitors a day. The park's name "saneum" means "mountain shade," a name given for its geographical location where it is surrounded by other mountains on all sides. The park's lush forest is home to diverse species of wildlife and the valley boasts spectacular views.

Ssunil Garden (썬일가든)

17.1 Km 12519 2024-02-19

358 Unakcheonggye-ro, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
031-585-0095

Ssunil Garden is a restaurant known for its traditional Korean hand-made set menu, offering an array of side dishes along with freshly grown ssamchaeso (vegetables for wraps). The menu features yuginong ssambap (organic leaf wraps and rice), which is perfectly paired with the spicy and savory jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork). Additionally, the set menu includes jat dubu (pine nut bean curd), saengseon gui (grilled fish), soup, and gamasot bap (rice cooked in cast-iron pot). Their yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) and ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) are highly recommended. Due to its early opening hours, the restaurant also serves breakfast.

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

17.2 Km 14887 2024-03-20

62-4 Seobaek-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Kyunggang Makguksu is a Korean restaurant specializing in suyuk (boiled pork slices) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Their suyuk (boiled pork slices) is renowned for its chewy yet tender texture, free from any gamey odor. The makguksu, made with 100% buckwheat noodles, is mixed with musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), vegetables, and seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. Additionally, they offer a course menu featuring homemade dubu (bean curd), suyuk, gamja jeon (potato pancake), and makguksu.

Healience Seonmaeul [Korea Quality] / 힐리언스 선마을 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.4 Km 3454 2022-04-06

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

Healience Seonmaeul is located in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do. It is the first “well-aging and healing resort” in Korea, known famously for the involvement of Dr. Lee Si-hyeong, psychiatrist and neuroscientist, in the foundation of the resort. As it is nestled in the middle of Jongjasan Mountain, a beautiful natural landscape unfolds everywhere you look. You can experience complete relaxation surrounded by nature. The resort offers 92 guest rooms in three different types: Forest Rooms, Garden Rooms, and Red Clay Rooms. There are also pet-friendly guest rooms where guests can stay with their pet dogs. There is also a pet-friendly restaurant on the premises. The resort is also equipped with a range of convenient facilities that guests can use while they heal their body and soul. The facilities include a garden music hall & cafe where guests can enjoy a cup of tea, a restaurant that offers eco-friendly and healthy dishes, a spa equipped with sparkling/hot/cold water bath, a red clay sauna, a gallery, a study, and a forest yurt and a cave for yoga and meditation. There are also a daycare for children, and a rest area for pet dogs. The resort also has five trekking courses where guests can meditate while walking on forest trails. Healience Seonmaeul offers various healing programs designed to help guests gain various habits to age well such as dietary habits, exercise habits, mind-set habits, and life rhythm habits. It is one of the 51 wellness sites designated by the Korean Tourism Organization, and one of the 10 best tourist courses in Korea for healing designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

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