Wonju Korea Ginseng Factory (원주 고려인삼창)

9.8Km 2022-10-13

2955, Bugwon-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-741-4544

Operated by the Korea Ginseng Corporation, the Korea Ginseng Factory makes high quality Korean ginseng. Visitors can learn all about Korean ginseng, the process of making red ginseng from ginseng and how to spot good ginseng when shopping. Tours operate on a pre-reservation basis, with all participants required to wear protective garments to keep out pollutants. After the tour, visitors will be well-educated on the health benefits and production methods of red ginseng.

Guryongsa Temple (구룡사)

9.9Km 2022-12-21

500, Guryongsa-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-732-4800

Guryongsa Temple is located 6 kilometers from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. It was believed that Monk Uisang (625-702) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 during the reign of King Munmu. However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of Daeungjeon Hall. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it. There are many buildings such as Daeungjeon Hall, Bogwangnu Pavilion, Samseonggak Pavilion, Simgeomdang Hall and Seolseondang Hall. Daeungjeon Hall has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times.

Chiaksan Guryong Auto Campground (치악산 구룡자동차야영장)

10.5Km 2024-02-16

14 Guryongmaeul-gil, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Located within Chiaksan Mountain in Wonju, Chiaksan Guryong Auto Campground features sites for both auto camping and caravan camping, as well as a collection of small huts for accommodation. In the summer, the nearby valley is open to visitors, providing an opportunity to enjoy swimming in its natural waters. During the fall, the campground offers the experience of camping against the backdrop of Chiaksan Mountain adorned in vibrant autumn colors.

Wonseong Seongnam-ri Tutelary Forest (원성 성남리 성황림)

10.8Km 2023-07-17

Seongnam-ri, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The Tutelary Forest in Sillim-myeon, Wonju is a temperate hardwood forest designated as a Natural Monument in 1962, and offers eco-exploration of the tutelary forest as well as forest commentary, meditation and experience programs. More than 90 different species of tree plants grow over an area spanning some 312,993 m2. The people of Seongnam-ri have treated Seonghwangsin of Chiaksan Mountain as the patron saint of the village since the ancient times. It is said that, at midnight of April 8 and September 9 every year on the Lunar calendar, people held rituals in front of the huge fir tree (29 meters tall, 1.3 meters in diameter, 300 years old) standing in front of Seonghwangdang Shrine to which Seonghwangsin descends.

The Tutelary Forest is divided into two sections, each with different species of trees, by a brook in the middle. The area located to the left of the brook grows a variety of acervate deciduous broad-leaved trees, many of which are maple trees that paint the season of fall with gorgeous colors.

Miga Sushi Gieopdosijeom (미가스시 기업도시점)

11.0Km 2021-03-26

123-18, Sinjijeong-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-745-3782

This is a restaurant where you can enjoy several parts of tuna. The best menu at this restaurant is sushi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Arirang Food (아리랑 푸드)

11.1Km 2021-03-26

153-60, Sinjijeong-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-747-2344

It is a place where you can eat naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) and meat together. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

Samhyeongje Susan (삼형제수산)

11.2Km 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.

Insaeng Ssalguksu (인생쌀국수)

11.2Km 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.

Jejudoyaji (제주도야지)

11.2Km 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.

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.

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