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Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

Soyang Dam (소양강댐)

14.5Km    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))

14.5Km    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.

Dongchon Bada Yangpuni Dongtaetang (동촌바다양푼이동태탕)

Dongchon Bada Yangpuni Dongtaetang (동촌바다양푼이동태탕)

14.5Km    2021-03-26

49-13, Sangseung-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-441-3579

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is pollack soup.

Soyangho Lake Ferry (소양호 유람선)

Soyangho Lake Ferry (소양호 유람선)

14.5Km    2020-04-28

1133, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-242-2455

Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyanggang Dam in 1973, and holds approximately 2.7 billion tons of water. It is the largest lake in Korea, earning it the nickname of the "inland sea." Islands dot the landscape, and the lake is home to over 50 types of freshwater fish, making it a popular destination for watersports and fishing.

Santorini (산토리니)

14.5Km    2024-02-29

1154-97 Sunhwan-daero, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Santorini is a café and an Italian restaurant located on Gubongsan Café Street. It overlooks downtown Chuncheon and offers beautiful sunset and night views. The Santorini house blend coffee is their signature drink. They also serve proper meals such as Rucola ham pizza and Gambas oil pasta.

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R (스타벅스 춘천구봉산R점)

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R (스타벅스 춘천구봉산R점)

14.7Km    2024-12-27

1154-63 Sunhwan-daero Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R is a beautiful Starbucks Reserve store offering a bird's eye view of Chuncheon City

Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R is the only Starbucks Reserve store in Gangwon State. At this beautiful store, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Chuncheon at a glance. 
Chuncheon Gubongsan R offers premium coffee brewed with various extraction devices and beans. You can also find special store-exclusive food items.
Enjoy four seasons to the fullest when you look at Chuncheon downtown. Note that the sunset view from the rooftop terrace is exceptionally beautiful. 

Chuncheon Oksanga - Okgwangsan Jade Mine (춘천 옥산가 (옥광산))

14.8Km    2022-12-28

228, Geumok-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-241-0300

This tourist destination was established as a healing and experience attraction based on Korea’s only jade mine in Chuncheon. It comprises Jade Cave Experience Center, Jade Mine Sauna, Toy Museum, Bakery Cafe, restaurant, and other facilities. In particular, Jade Cave Experience Center, which was built by using an actual jade pit, invites visitors to observe and touch rough gemstones. The center has a shelter surrounded by jade stones and an earthenware museum, which exhibits various types of earthenware. If you want to have a healing experience with jade’s energy, the jade sauna is an ideal place to visit. The sauna was built with high-quality nephrite from the jade mine and uses mineral water produced from deep in the jade pit. Moon Valley consisting of a gallery, modern history museum, and toy museum is popular among family visitors with children, and kidults too. The toy museum is full of famous character figures from animated films and popular movies, such as Taekwon V, Mazinger Z, Disney characters, and Star Wars characters. The outdoor park behind the Moon Valley has a small zoo and a walking path.

Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultural Heritage Museum (가평현암농경유물박물관)

Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultural Heritage Museum (가평현암농경유물박물관)

14.8Km    2022-09-01

13, Seokjangmoru-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-0612

Situated in Buk-myeon, Gyeonggi-do, Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultual Heritage Museum was established by Gyeonggi-do Gapyeong Office of Education. It is situated inside Gapyeongbuk Middle School, making it easy to visit for anyone interested in learning about the wisdom and spirit of Koreans' ancestors as well as the development of Korea's traditional culture. It mainly displays farming relics and is comprised of five halls.

Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

Uiamho Lake Skywalk (의암호스카이워크)

14.9Km    2024-11-08

485 Chiljeon-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-3089

The Uiamho Lake Skywalk is set along the lakeside trail of Uiamho Lake. It features a floor entirely made of transparent glass, offering visitors the unique sensation of walking on water. This scenic vantage point provides picturesque views of Uiamho Lake, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or bike ride amidst the breathtaking landscape.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
This is where the NCT members carried out their first mission in “NCT LIFE in Chuncheon & Hongcheon.” Along the trail, they completed three hidden missions while playfully teasing a nervous Doyoung—a charming moment fans won’t forget.

Motmot (모토모토)

15.1Km    2024-02-26

1F, 1156-19 Sunhwan-daero, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon

Motmot is a bakery café conveniently located near the Gubongsan Mountain café Street. Its outdoor garden offers a scenic view of Chuncheon city, especially breathtaking at night. Indoors, a cozy ambiance awaits, complete with a small swimming pool and an outdoor barbecue area available by reservation. The signature "Gureum coffee (Cloud coffee)," renowned for its smooth flavor, and the "Royal Secret," a delightful honey-infused milk tea, stand out as highlights, perfectly complementing their organic flour-made bread. Furthermore, for interested guests, they offer accommodations in pool villas and the Heavenly Pension.