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Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car (춘천 삼악산 호수케이블카)

Chuncheon Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car (춘천 삼악산 호수케이블카)

16.2Km    2025-10-29

245 Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car is the longest cable car in Korea, which connects Samcheon-dong and Samaksan Mountain across Uiamho Lake. The 20 Crystal Cabins among the 66 total cabins offer the best choice to enjoy the beautiful Uiamho Lake and Samaksan Mountain. Samaksan Lake Cable Car Building, which resembles a bow and boomerang, has a variety of amenities. There are restaurants, convenience stores, cafés, and souvenir shops at Uiamho Lake Stop (lower platform). Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of Chuncheon with a cup of tea at the café at Samaksan Mountain Stop (upper platform).

Tomb of Sin Sunggyeom (장절공신숭겸장군묘역)

16.4Km    2021-05-08

272-21, Sinsunggyeom-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3076

Tomb of Sin Sung-gyeom (posthumous epithet: Jangjeolgong), a founding contributor of the Goryeo Dynasty Sin Sung-gyeom made a great contribution to the foundation of Goryeo by expelling Gung Ye and crowning Wang Geon (later, King Taejo) as a king in 918, together with Bae Hyeon-gyeong, Hong Yu, and Bok Ji-gyeom. When Taejo of Goryeo was surrounded by the army of Gyeon Hwon (founder of Later Baekje) at the Palgongsan Battle in Daegu, Sin exchanged armor with Taejo’s armor to disguise himself as the king and died. The enemy thought that he was Taejo and beheaded him, and Taejo made his head with gold in sorrow and held a funeral for him. The Tomb of Sin Sung-gyeom consists of three mounds, which are said to have been a measure that Taejo took lest the golden head should be stolen. The location of the tomb is regarded as one of the best propitious sites for a grave in Korea, based on geomancy. Surrounded by pine trees, this site overlooks downtown Chuncheon. The tombstone, shrine, and memorial stone were built around the tomb. This tomb was designated as Gangwon-do Monument No. 21 under the title “Sin jangjeolgong Myoyeok (Tomb of Sin Sung-gyeom),” while the memorial stone, bearing the story of the Palgongsan Battle and Sin Sung-gyeom’s performance, was designated as Gangwon-do’ Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 155.

Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil (춘천중도 물레길)

Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil (춘천중도 물레길)

16.4Km    2025-07-21

95 Sports town-gil 223beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil is a canoe rental shop offering a range of 1-2 hour courses around the beautiful Uiamho Lake. Relaxing canoe rides available after a brief safety lesson by experts for visitors ages 3 years and older. For couples and young adult visitors looking for more thrill, the center also offers events and games like the nation's first-ever survival canoe game. Weekends offer special canoe courses like the early morning fog course, and the sunset course during summer.

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

16.6Km    2024-10-31

226-57 Darakjae-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park is designed to resemble a local festival taking place in a small Swiss village. The village features buildings and landscapes one might see in Switzerland. Visitors can expect to enjoy a range of traditional Swiss experiences, from trying on traditional clothing to listening to music and tasting traditional foods.

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))

16.7Km    2023-10-05

1383, Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-245-1000

After Gyeongchun Subway Line opened, the old train tracks turned into a rail bike park. Gangchon Rail Park starts next to Gimyujeong Station and offers various attractions including large book photo zone, café, zipwire and more. The total course of the rail bike is 8.5 kilometers long with 6 kilometers on rail bike and last 2.5 kilometers on a train. Most of the track is downhill for an easy ride with a beautiful view of mountains, fields, and a river. With an additional fee, visitors can enjoy the VR experience section of the ride. After riding the final section on a train along the Bukhangang River, riders will take the shuttle bus back to the original location. There are also a 7.2-kilometer-long Gyeonggang Railbike that starts from Gyeonggang Station at a separate charge.

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 오색별빛정원전)

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 오색별빛정원전)

16.7Km    2025-11-14

432 Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, covering 330 thousand square meters. Held from December to March, the environmental-friendly LED lights shine throughout the garden.

The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)

The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)

16.7Km    2025-10-23

432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong (김유정문학촌)

17.2Km    2023-01-19

1430-14, Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-261-4650

The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong was established on the site of the birth home of Kim, in order to commemorate Kim You-jeong who left various great short story novels of Korea’s modern times, such as Spring, Spring (1935), and Camellia Flower (1936). It was opened in 2002, consisting of the Birth Home of Kim You-jeong, Memorial Hall, foot-operated mortar, etc. Then, in 2016, various facilities, such as Kim You-jeong’s Story House, outdoor stage, experience room, and Nangman Nuri were additionally built across the Literary Village of Kim You-jeong. The current birth home with the square-shaped structure, which is the typical hanok (traditional Korean house) style, was restored according to historical research by Kim’s relatives and students. The Memorial Hall provides information and displays artifacts related to Kim You-jeong’s life and works. Kim You-jeong’s Story House shows three-dimensional exhibits and videos related to his works and life. Various sculptures made with the themes of Kim’s short story novels are placed throughout its outside area. It is recommended to walk along the Sille Story Road after visiting the Literary Village. The Sille Story Road is a trail, which is a literature tour, consisting of the places that appeared in Kim’s novels with the background of his hometown.

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

17.2Km    2025-01-17

289-146, Chungnyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6769

Located in Gyeonggi-do and home to the nation's largest nut pine forest, composed of trees over 80 years old, Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort is a special recreational forest complex where phytoncide emitted from the pine tree forest creates a healing experience. The forest is located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level on Chungnyeongsan and Seorisan Mountains.

Premium Kids Pool Villa (프리미엄키즈풀빌라)

Premium Kids Pool Villa (프리미엄키즈풀빌라)

17.2Km    2024-12-13

55-233 , Hyeondeungsa-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-6497-0811

Located in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Premium Kids Pool Villa is a family-friendly pension. There are five two-story private kids pool villas and six standard kids pool villas. There is a slide, a mini-trampoline, a jungle gym, a toy kitchen set, ride-on toys, and a private swimming pool in each room. Lukewarm water is available for all private swimming pools for an additional charge. Baby bottle sterilizers and kids tableware sets are also provided. Each room is equipped with a kitchen, and barbecue grills are available in the barbecue area. Nearby tourist attractions include Unaksan Mountain and the Garden of Morning Calm.