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Gapyeong Café 109 (가평카페109)

Gapyeong Café 109 (가평카페109)

8.1Km    0     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.

Natural Garden 529 (내추럴가든529)

8.6Km    0     2024-02-23

108-8 Naesuip-gil, Seojong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Natural Garden 529, established in 2017, is nestled in a private garden that has been meticulously cultivated for seventeen years. Entrance requires a paid ticket, which doubles as a drink voucher redeemable at the café. The café offers a selection of beverages, including espresso, earl grey, and omija ade, alongside home-baked bread. It provides a perfect setting to enjoy a drink and converse with friends while soaking in the beauty of the garden, situated beside a tranquil river.

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

9.1Km    3716     2021-03-11

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.

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

9.5Km    29313     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.

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

9.6Km    28588     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)

9.6Km    101552     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.

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

9.8Km    18838     2024-02-27

212-5 Chungnyeongsan-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-553-8200

Banktree Garden, a meat specialty restaurant in Namyangju, offers a variety of meat dishes including pork, chicken, and duck. Their signature dishes are hwangto gama samgyeopsal (clay-baked pork belly), which is pork belly grilled in an clay kiln, and neungi ori hanbang baeksuk (whole duck soup with shingled hedgehog and medicinal herbs), a slow-cooked duck dish prepared in a broth infused with fifteen different medicinal herbs.

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

Interactive Art Museum (인터렉티브아트뮤지엄)

9.8Km    7198     2021-03-05

1655, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Situated in Gapyeong, the city of peace and relaxation, Interactive Art Museum is the first of its kind to be opened in Korea. The museum displays artworks that incorporate state-of-the-art technology, offering unique and interactive art experiences to viewers, and distinguishes itself from regular art museums. Interactive Art Museum invites visitors to engage in art through interactive three dimensional artworks and illusory multimedia effects.

Café Surround (카페 써라운드)

Café Surround (카페 써라운드)

10.0Km    0     2024-02-21

73-5 Soraebi-ro 85beon-gil, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Surround is a mountain-view café situated in an elevated area, offering breathtaking views. With large windows allowing natural light to stream in, visitors can leisurely enjoy their coffee and desserts while experiencing a serene atmosphere. The café offers pour-over coffee and an Ethi latte, a richly infused Ethiopian blend with milk, along with a variety of desserts.

Saekhyeon Tunnel (색현터널)

Saekhyeon Tunnel (색현터널)

10.0Km    0     2024-02-06

Sangcheon-ri 1628-3, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Saekhyeon Tunnel, spanning 423 meters in length, was first opened in 1939 and functioned as part of the Gyeongchun Line railway up until 2010. After the railway line was rerouted, the tunnel found a new purpose as a section of the Bukhangang Bike Path. It has also earned the nickname "Moss Tunnel" due to the moss that has grown around its entrances. The tunnel, especially known for its distinctive round entrances, has become a favored location for photography enthusiasts.