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Olive Young - Namyangju Hwado Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주화도점)

9.9Km    2024-06-27

1637, Gyeongchun-ro, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

10.1Km    2021-06-18

299, Chungnyeongsan-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6690

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)

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.

Gapyeong Café 109 (가평카페109)

Gapyeong Café 109 (가평카페109)

10.5Km    2024-02-19

109 Chungnyeong-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Gapyeong Café 109 is distinguished by its lush array of plants, including palm trees, which contribute to its unique botanical-themed interior. Due to this verdant setup, the café tends to maintain higher indoor temperatures compared to other establishments. The signature offering at Gapyeong Café 109 is the waffle spänner, an exquisite coffee creation sweetened with sugar syrup and crowned with homemade fresh cream and caramel waffle cookies.

Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)

Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)

10.5Km    2025-10-23

1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-8200

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.

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

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)

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

10.6Km    2025-01-17

289-146, Chungnyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8008-6769

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.

Ananti Chord (아난티코드)

11.4Km    2021-05-21

961-34, Yumyeong-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-589-3000

Ananti Chord is a golf resort operated by the golf course leisure expert company Emerson Pacific. Ananti Chord was designed to blend in with the natural surroundings, x_heightening the aesthetic features of each component that make up the resort, including the golf courses, buildings, and nature. Although the golf course is exclusive to members only, Ananti Chord welcomes non-members to use the racket club, swimming pool, restaurants, and other amenities. Unlike other golf resorts that are closed for winter, Ananti Chord hosts winter activities every year for year-round entertainment.

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.

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

11.7Km    2021-05-15

159-50, Saemgol-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-3855

Baengnyeonsa Temple is surrounded by mountains, as it is located off Yongmunsan, Myeongjisan, and Daegeumsan Mountains. On each side of the temple, one can also find Unaksan Mountain as well as Cheonmasan Mountain. In addition, just behind the temple are Chungnyeongsan Mountain and Seorisan Mountain.

This temple was built relatively recently, so the temple only has a few cultural treasures. However, as compared to the average temple in Korea, it is distinguished by its well-designed and refined architectures. The decorations in the temple are simple, with no overly vibrant colors nor complicated designs so as to help in seeking peace and inspiration.

The temple is also known for its hiking trails and beautiful scenery offered by the surrounding mountains.