Chuncheon

The facility was established to commemorate the life and achievements of Ryu In-seok (Yoo In-seok), the commander of the righteous army in the late Joseon Dynasty. It displays Ryu In-seok's relics and materials related to his activities and is used as an educational space to convey the meaning and spirit of the independence movement he left behind.

It is the tomb of Shin Sung-gyeom. It was designated as a Gangwon State monument on June 17, 1976. It is one of the four most famous places in Korea. It is located in a dense pine forest and is equipped with Yeongjeonggak, Sindobigak, Memorial Hall, and Jasil.

It is a seven-story stone pagoda from the Goryeo Dynasty. It was designated as Korea's Treasure No. 77 on Jan. 21, 1963. During the Korean War, it was severely damaged and was in poor condition, and part of the stylobate was buried underground. A full-scale renovation that was carried out in 2000 helped the stylobate recover its original appearance.

On June 2, 1984, it was designated as Cultural Heritage Material No. 1 of Gangwon State. Soyangjeong Pavilion, located at the foot of Bongi Mountain, was built in the Three Kingdoms period, and what was initially called Iyoru was renamed Soyangjeong by the vice-president, King Yoon, during the reign of King Sunjong of the Joseon Dynasty. Originally, it was located in the southern bank of the Soyang River, lower than now.

Designated as Korea's Treasure No. 75 in recognition of its historical and cultural value, it was a structure that served as a pedestal for a pillar where a flag called Dang (幢) was hung at the entrance of the temple, and was mainly used to promote Buddhist rituals or events.

A sculpture built around Uiam Lake, the statue was installed to add to the local symbolism and tourist attraction. It symbolizes the connection between water and nature.

The total length is 174m, and the floor is 156m long with transparent tempered glass. A circular square is formed at the end of the bridge, and the floor is made of transparent glass in the center of the circular square. There is an observation deck on both sides of the square that extends like wings, and if you stand in the center of the end of the square, you can see the statue of the mandarin fish directly overlooking it, which is gaining popularity as a photo zone.

The first Legoland theme park in South Korea (and the 2nd largest in Asia behind Legoland Malaysia Resort), Legoland Korea features eight themed areas with over 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions, all built with more than 85 million Lego bricks. The resort's Miniland, a signature Legoland attraction globally, features Lego replicas of various urban landscapes, historical landmarks and natural wonders found in South Korea including Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, etc. The resort also includes a Legoland Hotel on-site.

This marathon circles Uiamho Lake, famous for its beautiful scenery. This is considered the optimal marathon in terms of scenery, difficulty and weather. There is a full course of 42 km and short courses of 5 and 10 km. Here is an international marathon that anyone can enjoy, running with world-famous marathoners.

A large island on the Soyang River. A ferry runs to the island every half hour. Fare is ₩5,500 per adult. The island makes a great day trip or picnic. You can hike around and see ancient Korean huts, or rent bikes and ride a paved trail that goes around one side of the island. Bike rental is approximately ₩10,000 per hour. Surrey bikes and four wheelers are also available to rent. The island has places where you can camp, and at the southern end there are cabins for rent (₩55,000 per night and up). Ask about these at the tourist bureau; they don't speak English at the office on the island.

At the head of the Soyang river. Built in 1973, Soyang Dam is Asia's largest gravel dam. Soyang Lake was formed while the dam was being constructed and lies across Chuncheon, Yanggu and Inje. It is called the "ocean within the land", and forms an ideal driving course for its open panorama and beautiful scenery. There is a ferryboat trip to Yanggu, a popular dating course. Boat rides are available to tour the lake, and there is a boat ride that takes you to a hiking trail to see a Buddhist temple. There are food stalls along the walk to the docks - they sell boiled lake shellfish, pancakes and fried grasshoppers.

Chuncheon sits in a valley surrounded by mountains. Bong Ui Mountain is a famous peak just north of Myongdong (Downtown Chuncheon) and sits just south of the Soyang river. Trails lead to the top from all sides of the mountain, and there is exercise equipment on top. It is not a very tall peak, but makes for a good hike. Its elevation is approximately 280 m (925 ft), next to the Soyang River which is 70 m (240 ft). Another group of hiking trails is located on the east side of Chuncheon. Starting at the provincial police headquarters, and running in back of the LotteMart in EmmaCo, the main trail runs along a ridge, crossing over several highways on elaborate bridges. Side trails lead up from the west. From the tourist resort of Gangchon, one can hike to a waterfall, or up the mountain to a high village where there are several restaurants for hikers. Trails for hiking and biking can be found along the river running through the south part of Chuncheon, and then on along the lakeshore on the west side of town.

A park with many marble statues and a building which contains and replica of an ancient Korean water clock. A small store provides bike rentals and across the street are docks where you can rent paddle boats on the river. The river feeds into the Soyang and from there you can see Jungdo island. The Ethiopian war memorial is adjacent to this park.

It is approximately 30 minutes drive from downtown Chuncheon. A free shuttle runs from Chuncheon to the ski resort.

Cheongpyeong Temple is South Korea's National Treasure No. 164 is a Buddhist temple dating back to reign of King Gwang-Jong (949-975). Tucked away in a valley between two mountains, it sits at the southern ridge of Mount Bong. The walk up to Cheongpyong Temple is one of Korea's most beautiful walks. Surrounded by woods, clean air and a beautiful stream with many waterfalls, the walk up to the temple is a walk that one does not want to miss. There is a small entry fee to get into the "park" and there are many "ma and pa" restaurants and vendors along the way for snacks. One of the most amazing experiences is dining on the river on a small river table, a platform that is placed in the middle of the stream. There is a small backpackers motel near the entrance of the temple if you want to stay overnight. There are a lot of hiking trails that branch into the mountain for those who want to experience Chuncheon's best eco-tourism site. However, to get to Cheongpyeong Temple is quite difficult. There is a mountain ridge road that takes you up and around the valley, however most people tend to take the ferry that leaves from Soyang Dam. This dam is about a 30-minute taxi ride from Chuncheon's central station.

A small street, splendid for shopping. There are stores on both sides of the lane. It is dubbed the "street of the young people" since you can always find clothes and culture that are in fashion.

Chuncheon barbecue spicy chicken is almost better known than Chuncheon itself. Many chicken restaurants each boasting to be the original. The savory smell of the cuisine attracts passers-by.

A 900-meter street at the back of Gangwon University in the "city of education," Chuncheon. Many interesting stores and cafes.

A huge underground shopping complex under City Hall. This is a one-stop shopping mall where you can compare prices and get a nice bargain.

A popular membership-training site for college students. Gangchon is called the heaven for bike trekking. It is very close from Seoul, 40 minutes by train, a favorite weekend vacation spot because of the amusement parks, hostels and the new Gangchon resort.

A favorite resort spot for citizens of Chuncheon; it is said that spring has come to Chuncheon when the ice of Gongjicheon melts and boat lovers come out. You can enjoy biking and boating on the weekends. Covered wagons in the vicinity are full of people until late at night.