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BENIKEA Hotel Munmak (베니키아 호텔 문막)

.0M    16435     2019-11-11

9, Wanggeon-ro, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-734-7315

Opened in July 2012, BENIKEA Hotel Munmak is a first class hotel with 66 guest rooms, business rooms, a banquet hall, live music café and other recreational facilities. The hotel is located in an easily accessible area, near Century 21 Golf Country Club, Oak Valley Golf, Ganhyeon National Tourist Site, Chiaksan National Park, Pak Kyongni House, the site of Beopcheonsa Temple and more.

Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree (원주 반계리 은행나무)

4.9Km    0     2023-10-27

42 Banjeori 2-gil, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri, Wonju has been protected as a natural monument since its designation on January 31, 1964. The exact age of the tree is unknown, but it is estimated to be over 800 years old. The tree reaches a total x_height of 33 meters, with a crown stretching 37.5 meters east-west, and 31 meters north-south. According to the legend about the tree's origin, it was planted by a member of the Seongju Lee family, who stopped for a drink of water here and left his staff standing in the ground when he left. The staff then grew into the tree. Another legend about the tree states there is a white snake living in the tree, which is why it has grown so strong and big today. The local farmers believe they will have a good harvest if the whole tree turns gold in fall.

Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

4.9Km    51505     2023-01-02

26, Sogeumsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-731-4088

One of the main attractions of Wonju, Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is the longest and largest pedestrian bridge in Korea with a length of 200 meters, a x_height of 100 meters, and a x_width of 1.5 meters. The thrill of walking midair is enough to make visitors come to this attraction. The skywalk next to the bridge offers an amazing view of the surroundings. With a protective deck at the entrance of the bridge, anyone who has the courage can walk on the bridge. Other attractions nearby include Wonju Railbike, Museum SAN, the Grave of Joeom, and more.

Wonju Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge (원주 소금산 울렁다리)

Wonju Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge (원주 소금산 울렁다리)

4.9Km    1     2022-04-08

12, Sogeumsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-749-4860

Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge is approximately twice as long as the original Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, stretching 404 meters-long, 2 meters wide. The name Ulleong is for the feeling in the stomach visitors will have as they cross the bridge with some parts being glass bottom. Visitors will be able to enjoy both the natural surroundings and thrilling walk across the bridge.  

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

4.9Km    75588     2023-02-06

12, Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Ganhyeon Tourist Area, which is located 18 kilometers to the west of the city of Wonju, is seated where the Seomgang River and Samsancheon Stream, which are branches of the Namhangang River, come together and meet. 40- to 50-meter-high uniquely-shaped rocks and cliffs on both sides of the river form harmony with thickly wooded forests and the dark blue-colored river, and a vast white sandy beach stretches on the sides of the river to complete the fabulous scenery of the area. The river water is clean and the sandy beach is open and extensive, which makes it a popular summer vacation spot for those who like to play in the water.

* Things to enjoy in Ganhyeon Tourist Area *
Ganhyeon Rock located on the opposite side of the tourist area now has 37 rocky paths where people can enjoy rock climbing. Frequently changing flows and depths of the water potentially pose a great safety risk so visitors must be extremely careful when playing in the water. It should be noted that camping, cooking, campfires, fishing, etc., in or by the water are strictly prohibited. It takes approx. 1 hour 20 minutes for a round trip on Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, which is located by the entrance of the mountain trail within the Ganhyeon Tourist Area, and the bridge boasts the greatest length and largest scale (100 meters high, 200 meters long, 1.5 meters wide) among all mountain walkway bridges in Korea. To provide visitors with an exhilarating experience, the floor of the bridge is made of specially manufactured steel grating, which enables those who walk over the bridge to enjoy the thrill.

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

5.2Km    0     2024-03-28

127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-748-4860

Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance. The media facade section is the largest in Korea, using 12 large beam projectors on a natural rock wall. There are also seven large lasers and the fountain shoots water up to 60 meters high in time to music. Night of Light Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October and is free. The show starts at 20:30 and lasts for 50 minutes.

Rishimill(리쉬밀)

Rishimill(리쉬밀)

7.0Km    98     2021-03-12

199-5 Sinjijeong-ro Jijeong-myeon Wonju-si Gangwon-do
+82-33-732-5511

It is a bakery where you can eat organic bread with various types of tea. This cafe is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is black sugar latte.

Jejudoyaji (제주도야지)

Jejudoyaji (제주도야지)

7.1Km    92     2021-03-26

189-10, Sinjijeong-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-747-8892

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ using pork from Jeju. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled skin-on pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Insaeng Ssalguksu (인생쌀국수)

Insaeng Ssalguksu (인생쌀국수)

7.2Km    121     2021-03-26

171, Sinjijeong-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-733-0048

It is a restaurant whose specialty is rice noodles cooked by a chef with 24 years’ experience. This rice noodles restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is rice noodles.

Samhyeongje Susan (삼형제수산)

Samhyeongje Susan (삼형제수산)

7.2Km    70     2021-03-26

169-1, Sinjijeong-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-747-0333

With its large aquarium, you can enjoy fresh raw fish directly delivered from the local producers. This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.