Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

10.1Km 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)

10.1Km 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.

Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)

10.5Km 2025-12-16

1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Petite France is a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside. Designed with the theme concept, "flowers, stars, and the Little Prince," the village offers experience programs, training facilities, and accommodations. Additional attractions within the village include a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943); Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a French housing exhibition; a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; and many other galleries and shops to experience French culture. The training facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors in rooms that hold four to ten people each.

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Petite France’s “Maison de Marie” doubled as Yeon Ji-yeong’s (Im Yoon-ah) room in contemporary Korea in "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty." Maison de Marie is famous not only as the filming site for "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, " but also for numerous K-Dramas such as "My Love From the Star (2013)," "Secret Garden (2010)," "Beethoven Virus (2008)," "Vincenzo (2021)," "Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022)," and "Doona (2023)!" If you enjoyed these shows, you will be able to recognize scenes from your favorite series during your visit.

Gapyeong Italian Village, Pinocchio and Da Vinci (피노키오와 다빈치)

10.6Km 2025-10-27

1063 Hoban-ro Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

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It is a theme park that introduces Italian culture under the themes of 'Pinocchio' and Leonardo da Vinci, the representative Italian fairy tales. The Italian scenes in the drama were actually filmed in Italy and at this location. The Italian village is delicately reproduced to the extent that it is difficult to tell if it is not known. The 10.8 m high statue of Pinocchio standing at the entrance is a photo point. If you go up to the observatory, you can see the back of the statue and the lake in the distance.

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

10.6Km 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.

Homyeonghosu Lake Park (호명호수공원)

11.6Km 2024-02-19

77 Sangji-ro 64beon-gil, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Homyeonghosu Lake Park, located on Homyeongsan Mountain, offers scenic walking trails around the lake. A notable feature of the lake is a turtle-shaped structure floating in its center, which functions as a solar power generation facility. Additionally, the park provides a photo zone featuring a tiger model, reflecting an ancient legend about a tiger associated with Homyeongsan Mountain. Nearby attractions include Namiseom Island, Cheongpyeongho Lake, and the Garden of Morning Calm.

Bandi Village (반디빌리지)

12.1Km 2024-12-13

287 , Mugan-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Banditbul Village, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Bandi Village is a pool villa pension for pet dogs. There six guest rooms with two stories, including a spacious living room, kitchen, and dining room on the first floor and a bedroom on the second floor. There is an exclusive bathtub and dry room for dogs on one side of the living room, and potty pads, dog diapers and wraps, and dog towels are provided free of charge. There are also emergency first aid kits available for dogs. There is a grassy area outside, as well as a playground exclusively for dogs. Café Bandi offers complimentary welcome drinks and breakfast.

Gapyeong Begonia Bird Park (가평베고니아새정원)

12.9Km 2025-10-23

30 Misari-ro 270beon-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Gapyeong Begonia Bird Park offers a healing space in the pristine environment of Gapyeong, featuring both outdoor and indoor gardens, a Bird Park with rare species of birds, and various interactive experiences. The indoor garden includes a flower zone, an infinity zone, and a bird zone. Visitors can appreciate beautiful flowers such as begonias, take stunning photos with the mirror media façade and various photo zones with floral backdrops, and see rare birds in the Bird Park. The three-themed outdoor garden showcases seasonal flowers that bloom throughout the year, along with a mystery garden and a water garden, making it a perfect travel destination in any season.

Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

13.0Km 2022-09-07

1152, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jungmisan Recreational Forest unfolds at the end of a lovely drive along the famous Nongdachigogae Road, the highest ridge road in the vicinity of Seoul. The forest boasts a striking landscape of thick groves of trees and a view overlooking the Namhangang River. During some mornings, the forest’s log cabins are veiled by a thick fog, further adding to the beautiful natural ambience.

Rising 834 meters above sea level, Jungmisan Mountain is a popular sunrise destination frequented by throngs of hikers every year. Thick forests of pine trees create a rooftop of branches from spring to fall. Being surrounded by the tall mountains of Baegunsan, Yumyeongsan, and Yongmunsan, Jungmisan Mountain feels like it is in the inner mountainous region of Gangwon-do, although it is close to Seoul.

The forest has log cabins that can accommodate groups of 4 to 10 people as well as campsites that complement the surrounding natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a comfortable walk through the trees on a trail that winds through the heart of the forest.

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

13.2Km 2021-06-15

1268, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Situated only 40 minute's drive from Seoul, the Jungmisan Observatory is nestled within Jungmisan Recreational Forest 437 kilometers above sea level. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the main draw of this particular location is that there is no other place near Seoul as this forest where one can get an excellent view of the night sky. From Seoul, one might expect to see about three stars on a good day, while at the Jungmisan Observatory one can typically observe over 3,000 stars.

Jungmisan Observatory provides an experiential learning center that offers astronomy programs for children, including preschoolers. Children can gain a deeper understanding of space and basic astronomy through various programs, such as stargazing. In addition to the astronomy programs, the observatory also offers forest bathing, forest ecology, and insect learning programs along with the nearby recreational forest.

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