Kook Soon Dang Juhyangro (국순당 횡성공장) - Area information - Korea travel information

Kook Soon Dang Juhyangro (국순당 횡성공장)

16.2Km    2022-12-26

975, Gangbyeon-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-340-4300

Juhyangro, meaning "a path of alcoholic flavor," is the name of the tour route around Kook Soon Dang's Hoengseong distillery. The traditional liquor produced by the distillery captures the clean air and water and the sincere devotion of its producers. The distillery offers tours as well as tasting programs, and product sales.

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

16.4Km    2024-02-16

546-22 Chiak-ro, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Geumdaegyegok Valley is the most frequented destination for visitors to Chiaksan National Park. Known for its clear and cool waters, which flow gently and are not too deep, it presents an ideal location for summer swimming. However, it's important to note that the valley is only open temporarily during the summer season. Visitors should check the specific opening days in advance to plan their visit accordingly. 

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

16.9Km    2024-02-16

66 Hyuyangnim-gil, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Chiaksan Recreational Forest is a national recreational facility situated in Chiaksan Mountain. It provides accommodations with capacities ranging from three to ten people. The facility is also equipped with outdoor observatories, walking trails, and hiking trails for nature enthusiasts. Each accommodation unit permits individual barbecues, apart from the Red Clay Room. Additionally, the facility offers a variety of experience programs, including the Guided Chiaksan Forest Tour and woodcraft experience programs, which are available outside the winter season.

Tehas (테하스)

Tehas (테하스)

17.2Km    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.

Wonju Baegunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 백운산자연휴양림 (원주))

Wonju Baegunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 백운산자연휴양림 (원주))

17.2Km    2022-10-25

81, Baegunsan-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-766-1063

The valley flowing from the top of Baegunsan Mountain to the north direction is called Yongsugol Valley. A dense forest, pristine waters and numerous rock formations in the vicinity all provide a beautiful scenery. The downstream area of the valley holds a large amount of water and it is a popular place for vacationers and visitors all year round. The forest park contains a wide variety of trees, some of which grow naturally while others have been more recently planted. In particular, the 1.7-kilometer section of the valley that stretches from the entrance to the resort area boasts breathtaking scenery and is lined with weigela and wild cherry trees. The park is carpeted with various wild flowers such as dicentra, columbine and hepatica, and wild animals such as water deer, wild boars, and raccoons are easily spotted.

Samjeong (삼정)

17.8Km    2025-01-22

4536-3 Gyeonggang-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

This restaurant only serves the highest-rated 1++ Hoengseong hanu (Beef Marbling Score : 9)  with exceptional marbling. It offers hanu, wet-aged using the restaurant’s propriety methods, sourced from antibiotic-free cattle. All ingredients used in the restaurant are grown without pesticides. The dining area is divided into private rooms, and each table has a dedicated staff member to handle the grilling.

Woodblock Printing Museum (고판화박물관)

18.3Km    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.

Fioretto (피오레토)

Fioretto (피오레토)

18.8Km    2024-02-16

1F Seongmunan Clubhouse, 431 Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Fioretto is an Italian restaurant located within the Seongmunan CC Clubhouse. The Master Chef brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain and has served as an Executive Chef at prestigious global hotels. Their menu is an ode to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas aged for 48 hours and baked in a brick oven. Additionally, they offer a selection of freshly made pasta, steaks, seafood, delectable desserts, and more.

Sogeumsan Mountain Grand Valley (소금산그랜드밸리)

Sogeumsan Mountain Grand Valley (소금산그랜드밸리)

19.4Km    2025-10-28

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 valley encompasses the trekking trail in the Ganhyeon Tourist Area, the 200-meter-long Sogeumsan Mountain Suspension Bridge, and the 404-meter-long Wonju Ulleong Bridge. The valley also features a thrilling 360-meter-long "Cliff Walk," a cliff road hanging 200 meters above ground that connects the two pedestrian suspension bridges. With the addition of a mountain escalator in 2024 and cable cars in 2025, Sogeumsan Mountain Grand Valley has become more accessible and entertaning as ever. 

Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

19.4Km    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.