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Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

11.3Km    2024-02-14

55-2 Daeseong-ri, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Muljoeun Barge, nestled along the Bukhangang River, boasts instructors with an impressive average of 15 years of experience in water sports, making it an excellent place for learners.
Despite its modest size, the facility is well-appointed with amenities like shower rooms, changing areas, and toilets, complete with the convenience of towels and hairdryers. A shop is available on-site offering snacks and refreshments. The space is neatly arranged and fully furnished with lounging areas and sunbeds, providing a peaceful setting for family or friends. Beyond classic activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, and mono-skiing, the center also features a variety of playful water equipment, allowing visitors to fully engage with the natural environment and enjoy splashing around in the river.

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

11.6Km    2021-06-18

299, Chungnyeongsan-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Opened in 1995, Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest is located in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, approxmately 1-hour drive from Seoul. The recreational forest has various trekking courses leading to Chungnyeongsan Mountain and Seorisan Mountain as well as facilities like the forest park, training facility, water play site, nature observation sites, camping sites, and more.

Chungnyeongsan Mountain (축령산)

Chungnyeongsan Mountain (축령산)

11.6Km    2024-02-06

299 Chungnyeongsan-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Chungnyeongsan Mountain is historically significant, with its connection to King Taejo Yi Seonggye, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. To the west, it boasts the lush Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest, home to dense sixty-year-old nut pine trees, while to the east lies the Garden of Morning Calm. Standing at an elevation of 879 meters, the mountain offers three hiking trails. The summit provides an exceptional view, particularly in autumn, when it becomes a prime spot for enjoying the colorful foliage.

PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum (프라움악기박물관)

11.7Km    2024-02-21

756 Gyeonggang-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum is designed in a European style, featuring high arches and balconies. It showcases the history of music and displays various musical instruments from around the world. Visitors have the unique opportunity to play some of these instruments and listen to their sounds. Additionally, the museum hosts regular musical concerts every Wednesday.

Semiwon (세미원)

12.2Km    2023-01-19

93, Yangsu-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Semiwon is a botanical garden solely focused on lotus flowers. The garden houses the world’s only museum dedicated to showcasing lotus flowers in daily living, cooking, and writing. The 180,000 square-meter park consists of ponds through which water is filtered and purified before flowing back into the Hangang River. The park is most beautiful in summer when the lotus blossoms are in full bloom but is also decorated with seasonal flowers throughout the year. Additional facilities at Semiwon include the Environment Learning Center, Experience Center, and exhibition areas.

Chi-ong Art Center (취옹예술관)

Chi-ong Art Center (취옹예술관)

12.2Km    2024-08-01

300 , Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Chi-ong Art Museum is a cultural space spreading up the slope of Cheongnyeongsan Mountain in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The site incorporates an art gallery, meeting rooms, a Korean restaurant and hanok lodgings. Inside the lofty gate is a spacious yard, pavilion and pond, and a wooden veranda and tea room at the top. Visitors can experience a traditional tea ceremony, cloth dyeing, and mask making, rice cake and tofu makingl and boudoir handicrafts. With no TV or Internet, this is a place of peace and quiet.

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

12.5Km    2024-10-31

226-57 Darakjae-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park is designed to resemble a local festival taking place in a small Swiss village. The village features buildings and landscapes one might see in Switzerland. Visitors can expect to enjoy a range of traditional Swiss experiences, from trying on traditional clothing to listening to music and tasting traditional foods.

Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리)

Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리)

13.0Km    2025-06-18

145 Dumulmeori-gil, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Dumulmeori literally means "two heads of water," and refers to the place where the Bukhangang River and Namhangang River meet. The dock for an ancient-style ferry and weeping willows add to the rustic beauty of this area. Another attraction at this site is the three 400-year-old Zelkova trees that appear as one giant tree. A privately owned attraction, Dumulmeori remains a popular site for shooting Korean TV dramas, movies, commercials, wedding pictures as well as nature pictures.

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

13.6Km    2025-01-17

289-146, Chungnyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Gyeonggi-do and home to the nation's largest nut pine forest, composed of trees over 80 years old, Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort is a special recreational forest complex where phytoncide emitted from the pine tree forest creates a healing experience. The forest is located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level on Chungnyeongsan and Seorisan Mountains.

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine (구산성지)

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine (구산성지)

13.7Km    2024-02-08

387-16 Mangwol-dong, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gusan Martyrs' Shrine, located in Gusan Village, named for its turtle-shaped mountain, is a Catholic holy site. It houses the graves of nine martyrs, including Kim Seongwoo Antonio. The history of the martyrs, their persecution, and their lives, imbued with a spirit of martyrdom, attract Catholic pilgrims to the site. The area's picturesque landscaping also makes it a favored location for TV drama, commercial, and film productions.