Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)

11.4Km 2025-03-15

26, Musoijeom 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-740-9900

Chiaksan Mountain has several peaks reaching x_heights of over 1,000 meters, including Namdaebong, Cheonjibong, Hyangnobong, Sambong, and Birobong Peak, the tallest of the peaks at 1,288 meters. Chiaksan National Park, designated in 1984, encompasses a 182.09 ㎢ area with a 14-kilometer trail connecting the peaks from Birobong Peak in the north to Namdaebong Peak in the south.

In addition to these soaring peaks, the park also includes many deep valleys, unique rock formations, waterfalls, and tourist attractions. Some of the more popular destinations are Geumdaegyegok Valley, Taejongdae Rock, Seryeompokpo Falls, and Guryongsa Temple. The park draws in hikers all year round, with bright azaleas in spring, lush forests in summer, vibrant foliage in fall, and a white wonderland in winter.

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley (Wonju) (천은사계곡(원주))

13.0Km 2025-01-17

Gwirae-ri, Gwirae-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
033-737-4579

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley is located at the entrance to the hiking trail to Baegunsan Mountain. The area is adorned with a diverse array of tree species, including pine trees, creating an ideal environment for woodland walks. Stretching for about 500 meters from the entrance to Cheoneunsa Temple, the valley features clear, cool waters and broad rocks, making it a favored destination for summer vacationers.

BENIKEA Hotel Munmak (베니키아 호텔 문막)

13.7Km 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.

Tehas (테하스)

13.8Km 2024-02-16

292-22, Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Tehas, run by an American chef, specializes in Texan cuisine. Its first floor functions as a restaurant, while the seconde floor houses a café. Guests can enjoy picturesque mountain views during the day and charming lights in the evening. Its signature dishes, the Tehas platter and back ribs platter, are in high demand and require reservations to be made a day in advance. The restaurant is particularly popular for its delectable pasta dishes and tender barbecue meats.

Sogeumsan Mountain Grand Valley (소금산그랜드밸리)

13.9Km 2025-04-24

317 Jijeong-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Home to beautiful rivers, majestic cliffs, and stunning old trees, Sogeum Mountain Grand Valley offers an impressive view. The suspension bridge that IVE crossed is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Korea, with a length of 404 meters. The middle of the bridge is made of glass, making the hearts of the people crossing it flutter. Visitors can access Sogeum Mountain Suspension Bridge, Deck Walkway, Sogeum Islet, Sky Tower, and more with an integrated ticket. From May to October, the place is open at night, showcasing performances and media facades.

Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

14.1Km 2025-03-26

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

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)

14.1Km 2025-04-24

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 comes from a Korean word that means "shaky" or "anxious," a feeling 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)

14.1Km 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.

Park Hyeonjane Deodeokbap (박현자네더덕밥)

14.9Km 2024-02-23

59 Hoengseong-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-344-1116

Deodeok, a local specialty of Hoengseong, is known for its slightly bitter taste and crunchy texture, making it a premium and healthy ingredient. This restaurant highlights the Park Hyeonjane deodeok bap set menu (deodeok rice set menu), which features deodeok sundae (sundae stuffed with deodeok), yukhoe (beef tartare), and deodeok bulgogi. Additionally, the menu offers dishes like deodeok bulgogi bibimbap and deodeong makgeolli (deodeok unrefined rice wine). To maintain the warmth of the food, dishes are served on hot iron plates. A typical meal concludes with warm nurungji (scorched rice), which is known to refresh and soothe the palate after the spicy flavors, rounding off the dining experience.

Woodblock Printing Museum (고판화박물관)

14.9Km 2023-07-17

62 Muran-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Opened in 2004, it is the only museum in Korea that specializes in and exhibits old woodblock printings from all around the world. Woodblock Printing Museum collects, stores, exhibits, researches and educates on ancient woodblock materials from many different Asian countries where engravings and woodcuts flourished including Korea, China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, India and Nepal. It currently stores over 3,500 individual relics including some 1,800 original woodblocks, 300 old woodblock works engraved as woodcuts, 200 books engraved on woodblocks, and 200 materials related to woodcuts. There is also a permanent woodblock experience hall, which is often utilized as a place to experience and educate those on site who are not satisfied with just seeing the works.

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