
City in Gangwon, South Korea
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Wonju (원주,原州) is a city in Gangwon.
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상원사
Sangwonsa Temple: Sangwonsa Temple preserves Korea's oldest grand temple bell (National Treasure No. 36). Ash remains of the Buddha brought from the Tang Dynasty are embedded at Jeongmyeolbogung in Sangwonsa Temple, singled out as the number-one Buddhist sacred ground in Korea.
구룡사
Guryongsa Temple is intertwined with an interesting legend that in the Silla dynasty, the year 666, nine dragons filled up a pond and built the temple atop. The splendid golden single-story building inside Daeungjeon and Daeungjeon itself were built in the representative architecture of the Joseon dynasty. Korea's largest straw mat is another attraction at Guryongsa Temple.
법천사지
It is designated as a National Treasure. The area covers 1,338 ㎡. There are no buildings such as the building of the building on the walls of the building. The monument is preserved at seokjjomul Temple Site of 5.54 (hyeonmyotap), which was built in 1085 (beopcheonsaji), jigwanggukssa Temple Site of tappi (jigwang), beopcheonsa (National Treasure No. 20), and seoktapjjae (National Treasure No. 132), which is enshrined in Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Buddhist temple was built during the Goryeo Dynasty, but it was built during the Goryeo Dynasty, a Buddhist temple that flourished during the Goryeo Dynasty.It seems that this year's history was the beginning of the heyday of the school year, which was passed in the early days of the Joseon Dynasty.
치악예술관
660 seats, diverse costumes, lighting facilities, lighting facilities, dayang facilities, and nearby ski resorts are equipped with parking lots. The concert hall is a venue for more than 4,000 seats and events, marking a large-scale outdoor concert hall and large-scale outdoor performances.On the ground floor, regional cultural institutions have established their offices as cultural centers in the area.
원주역사박물관
The museum's History Museum exhibits historical attractions, exhibits, historical heritages, historical heritage and historical relics of the ancient Wonju area, which have been collected and preserved throughout the Goryeo Dynasty. Also, various programs such as special exhibition, family movie, movie theater, and movie theater manage various kinds of exhibitions to understand and enjoy our traditional culture and enjoy learning and enjoy enjoy our traditional culture.
한지 박물관
The Wonju theme park is Art Hanji Art School. Creating creative education programs such as the arts, crafts, and workshops and workshops will also be available as a venue for exploration of Korean paper and training. The works of the authors of high-quality Korean culture will be displayed, and the works of local and national governments, individuals, individuals and organizations will be displayed or displayed.
치악산명주사고판화박물관
The breath of thousand years of time lapse at Myungjoo Temple's Woodblock Prints Museum The collections include Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Tibet and Mongolian's old/original woodblockprints with books, patterns and amulets. The number of collections are more than 4,000 pieces.
박경리문학공원
Another name of this park is the 'Park Kyongni Literature Park'. Park Kyongni is a famous Korean novelist, and Toji is her most famous book. Toji means a land.
It is cultural art space operated by the Cultural Heritage Foundation, and it is a cultural venue for literary and artistic works, and cultural events such as literature, park literature, reading ceremony, and culture course.
소금산
It is a mountain about 343m above sea level. Its name comes from the fact that the area used to be the main route for transporting salt, and the Seom River flows under the suspension bridge.
치악산
Chiaksan Mountain, which extends north and south around Birobong Peak at 1,288 m above sea level, has 1,000 m of high peaks, including Namdaebong Peak (1,181 m) and Maehwasan Mountain (1,085 m), and steep valleys and mountains (Guryongsa Temple, Sangwonsa Temple, Seokgyeongsa Temple, Gukgyeongsa Temple, Ipseoksa Temple) and historical sites are scattered everywhere.
소금산울렁다리
One of the largest rocking bridges in Korea, it is a skywalk-type bridge installed along the cliff of Mt. Sogeum. It is about 404 m long and 100 m high, and it is characterized by the dizzying and natural beauty of the island river as it flows below.
감악산
Wildflowers in spring, cool valleys in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, snow-covered snow mountains and snowflakes in winter, making it suitable for four seasons of hiking. During the forest fire watch period, the mountain is controlled to prevent forest fires.
배부른산
It is a mountain about 236 m above sea level, and the name of the mountain was given because the soft and round shape of the mountain was similar to the shape of a full stomach.
용수골계곡
It is a valley located on the stem of Baegunsan Mountain. The name of Yongsogol was Yongsogol after a dragon ascended from a place called Baegunsan Mountain Worso, and it is said that the word changed to Yongsogol. It is a place where cool valley water like an ice field flows in summer when the greenery is thick.
금대계곡
It is a valley located in the Chiaksan National Park. Under the supervision of the national park, the valley is temporarily open only in summer, so visitors can enjoy swimming comfortably.
천은사계곡
Until 30 years ago, this area was called Myeongju Cave because it was said that if people release a tarp of silk and put it into a pond, it will all fit in. At that time, there were about 20 households living below the valley, and it is also said that the ritual was held for rain when it did not rain. If you go up the valley from Cheoneunsa Temple, you will be led to the Baegunsan Mountain hiking trail.
대안저수지
It is an artificial reservoir built to supply agricultural water. The area around the reservoir is well known for its walkable trails and fishing grounds.
원주천
It is one of the important natural resources of Wonju City. It is a tributary that originates from Chiak Mountain, passes through the center of Wonju City, joins the Seom River, and flows into the Namhan River.
원주 자연생태원
It is an exhibition and experience farm for various animals (ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, goats, etc.). It shows vivid nature and conducts hands-on experience activities to touch and feed animals.
동화마을수목원
It is the first public arboretum established by Wonju City and the ninth largest arboretum in Korea. It was established to proliferate and preserve various plants.
로사넬라
It is an arboretum where visitors can see various plants and experience nature. Garden roses, cut flower roses, flowering plants, plants, Italian soil, and various garden supplies are also on sale.
원주역급수탑
It is a former water supply facility in Wonju Station. It was designated as a registered cultural property on Dec. 31, 2004. It is owned by the Korea Railroad Corporation. It was installed in 1940 and has the typical appearance of a water supply tower in the 1940s. The facility is a water supply tower to supply water to a steam train running on the central line.
흥법사지
It was designated as a cultural heritage site for Gangwon State on June 2, 1984. It had the Yeomgeohwat Pagoda (National Treasure No. 104), the Great Vacuum Pagoda and the Seokgwan (Treasure No. 365), which were forcibly taken out by the Japanese in 1931, and are now kept by the National Museum of Korea.
메가박스 원주
8 theaters, 902 seats.
메가박스 원주 혁신
7 theaters, 1039 seats.
CGV 원주
10 theaters, 1968 seats,
롯데시네마 남원주
7 theaters, 1196 seats.
This center has one theater and 121 seats. It is where independent films and art films are mainly shown.
원주 어린이날 큰잔치 행사
The event is celebrated with attractions and entertainment that encompass culture and play.
정월대보름달맞이축제
The festival, which hosts the unique folk culture of the local folk culture by restoring the unique folk culture of local folk culture and enhancing pride of local folk culture, has been incorporated into a festival to promote the traditional folk festivities of the town, which is a celebration of the traditional folk culture and celebration of the rite. The guardian deity of the village will enjoy the folk heritage of the traditional folk culture and observe the traditional folk culture and observe the traditional folk culture and observe the traditional folk culture.
원주국제걷기대회
Courses: 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 30 km, 50 km Qualification : wealthy persons (persons and toddlers) regardless of nationality, age, gender or gender.
Because of the spread of walking exercises, improving national health promotion, fostering healthy body and soul, contributing to the bright and healthy social construction of Korea, contributing to the scenic nature of Korea, and enhancing the nation's scenic beauty and outstanding culture.
한지문화제
This festival celebrates tradition. Participants in the festival can participate in jeontonggeuk performances such as Hanji, Paper Making, Making Hanji, Making Paper Entertainment, Making Hanji hanji, and Performing a variety of contemporary folk performances including singing and Hanji, and a variety of traditional folk performances including singing and Hanji.
장미축제
The Rose Festival, which represents the Rose of Wonju, offers visitors a variety of programs to enjoy in the Rose Park at the center of the Rose Garden in downtown Seoul. Among the tens of thousands of colorful rose queens who boast of elegant, elegant, geueuka, and peseutibal performances, the festival features a festival of participatory rock concerts, honor performances, performances, performances, parades, Rose contests, and Rose Exhibition Contest.
오빠딸기
It is a strawberry farm where visitors can experience harvesting strawberries and making and eating food and desserts yourself.
기후변화홍보관
Various programs such as exhibition, promotion, experience, and education are provided to form a consensus that various members of society should actively participate in responding to climate change on their own.
매지밀 딸기농장
It is a strawberry farm where visitors can experience strawberry harvesting, and make strawberry cake, and strawberry fondue.
우들라농장
It is a farm that practice sustainable agriculture in harmony with nature. On the farm, Woodla Deli & Grocery, which sells agricultural and processed products grown without pesticides, operates a small market called Woodla Life Market on the third weekend of each month.
오크밸리천문교실
It is an experience center that provides a program to observe celestial bodies directly visible in the sky through telescopes.
오크밸리 힐스 빌리지 수영장
It is an outdoor swimming pool located within the Oak Valley Ski Resort.
Good for families and rooms typically start at around ₩60,000 per night. This hotel does not have floor heating, so in the winter time ask for a second heater.
오크밸리 리조트
711 rooms.
호텔인터불고 원주
Costs range from ₩105,000 to ₩120,000 per adult per night.
오키드호텔
Prices range from ₩75,000 to ₩90,000 per adult per night.
원주 시티 호텔
The price is around ₩64,000 to ₩70,000 per adult per night.
AK플라자 원주
Opened in 2012, with 5 basement stories and 7 above ground stories.
홈플러스 원주점
Homeplus (Hangul: 홈플러스) is a Korean discount store retail chain. It is the second largest retailer in South Korea.
이마트 원주점
e-mart (Hangul: 이마트) is the largest retailer in South Korea. E-mart offers everything from food to clothes to diapers, and provides a very large variety of merchandise.
원주로컬푸드직매장
Farm produce from within 50 km of the circumference of the Wonju City, meat, fruit, and other products produced locally.
By train
KTX high-speed rail connects Wonju to Seoul and Pyeongchang.
By plane
History
Archaeological studies suggest that Wonju has been inhabited for thousands of years. During the Three Han period, it was part of the eastern reach of Mahan.
Climate
Wonju’s climate is continental, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
Wonju has an extensive public bus network. The cost is ₩1,100 although it is cheaper if you use your t-money card. Transfers are free for an hour with t-money.
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