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Yangpyeong Catfish Festival (양평메기수염축제)

Yangpyeong Catfish Festival (양평메기수염축제)

17.9Km    2024-05-28

55-2 Gopdani-gil, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong is famous in Korea for its clear waters. Located along a clear stream is Sumi Village, hosting fun festivals all year round. During the summer months, Sumi Village hosts the Yangpyeong Catfish Festival, allowing plenty of fun activities around this local specialty.

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

Healience Seonmaeul (힐리언스 선마을)

17.9Km    2024-12-16

122 , Jongjasan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-4148-8713

Healience Seonmaeul sits on Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. It was built at 250 meters above sea level as it was inspired by the high altitude of longevity villages worldwide. In the beginning, it was developed as the first wellness center in Korea and has now become a well-aging and healing resort. The village is led by Dr. Si-hyung Lee, the most renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author in Korea. The village runs scientific and well-designed health experience programs and offers immune-boosting meal plans under the guidance of professional instructors (Lifestyle Habit Improvement team). It helps you enjoy optimum rest, which cannot be experienced in cities, by detoxing from the digital world (free from the Internet, mobile phones, and the outside world) and experiencing intentional inconvenience. There are ten manually-created, beautiful trekking courses and eco-friendly facilities here. Healience Seonmaeul was chosen as a healing tourist destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2011. In 2014, it was also chosen as the first privately-operated healing forest, a first in Korea.  

*Gifted natural environment: Located in a scenic forest at 250 meters above sea level in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do.
*Top-tier team of experts: Excellent instructors, led by serotonin expert Dr. Si-hyung Lee, along with a team of fitness trainers and professional nutritionists.
*Eco-friendly space: Rooms have a courtyard, and a skylight allow guests to enjoy the courtyard and see stars at night through the windows. There are ten manually created trekking courses.
*Healthy natural meal: Low-sodium, healthy meals without artificial additives or trans fats.
*Various additional facilities: A spa (carbonated spring), Rock Sauna, Forest Yurt (a place for meditation), and Kiva (a space for communication).
*2011: Chosen as one of 'Korea’s 10 Healing Courses for Themed Tourism" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
*2014: Chosen as the first healing forest owned by a private company, chosen by the Forest Income Division of Gangwon-do Provincial Government 
*2015: Chosen as a business site for a sodium reduction project by Hongcheon-gun
*2017: Selected as one of 25 Wellness Sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization 
* Selected as a pilot-certified establishment by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for the Korea Quality initiative.

Pasaseong Fortress Site (여주 파사성)

Pasaseong Fortress Site (여주 파사성)

18.2Km    2020-03-16

Cheonseo-ri, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-2868

The stone walls of Pasasan Fortress stretch along the ridge of the 250-meter-high Pasasan Mountain. The fortress is strategically situated for national defense by being located at the edge of the river bank, from which you can see both upstream and downstream. It is said that the fortress was constructed during the reign of the King Pasa, the 5th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The walls stretch over 1,800 meters in length. At its highest point, the wall is 6.25 meters tall, and 1.4 meters tall at its lowest point.

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village (청평호반 매운탕촌)

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village (청평호반 매운탕촌)

18.4Km    2019-09-26

Hoegok-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-7301

Cheongpyeonghoban Maeuntang Village is located on the shores of Cheongpyeongho Lake, designated a national attraction in 1943. The restaurants gathered here serve maeuntang (spicy fish stew), haemul tang (spicy seafood stew), sanchae jeongsik (set menu with seasoned wild vegetables) and many other traditional foods.

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

Muljoeun Barge (물조은빠지)

18.4Km    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.

Mirinae Camp (미리내캠프)

18.7Km    2024-02-23

21 Wolsanjeosuji-gil, Jipyeong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Mirinae Camp is a comprehensive camping facility covering 370,000㎡, capable of accommodating up to 600 guests. It features a range of facilities for training, leisure, and convenience. The camp includes a horseriding club, a lawn ballpark, a lawn sports ground, a foot volleyball court, a survival game area, a kayaking center, a rock climbing facility, challenge courses, and a walking trail. Additionally, it offers Heal Being Club programs, which encompass foot spa, essential oil therapy, dining, and café experiences. In summer, an outdoor swimming pool is available, and in winter, the camp operates a snow sledding park.

Mirinae Healbeing Club (미리내 힐빙클럽)

18.7Km    2024-12-10

21 Wolsanjeosuji-gil, Jipyeong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1566-3131 / +82-31-774-4321

The word "healbeing" combines the words healing and well-being. Mirinae Healbeing Club is a 'healing' space where you can relieve yourself of fatigue and detox your body through healthy organic foods and relaxation in a comfortable and restful environment. This is the place where you can restore your immunity and physical balance. The club has a traditional five-element therapy room inspired by natural healing principles; a five-sense therapy room; a bubble foot bath; a ceramic ball sauna; a floor-heated sauna; and shower facilities that use mineral water. An outdoor swimming pool opens in summer, and a snow slope is available for sledding in winter. At the restaurant, you can enjoy a buffet with nutritious and organic dishes made with natural seasoning and fresh ingredients.

House of Mind [Korea Quality]생각속의집[한국관광 품질인증]

House of Mind [Korea Quality]생각속의집[한국관광 품질인증]

19.5Km    2024-08-14

37 , Daeburok-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9634-7938

House of Mind in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is a private pension offering self-contained rooms in a beautiful scenic location, with the added excitement of a wooden hinoki bath - perfect for relieving traveler’s fatigue.

Café Story (카페스토리)

Café Story (카페스토리)

19.8Km    2024-02-21

74-65 Paldang-ro 81beon-gil, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Story is a dining café with an outdoor terrace that overlooks Paldangho Lake. Their signature dish, black garlic seafood cream pasta, complements a diverse menu that includes pasta, pizza, steak, and various café options. With an accompanying dog park, it's an ideal spot for visitors to enjoy with their furry friends.

Yeoju Geumsa Korean Melon Festival (여주 금사참외축제)

Yeoju Geumsa Korean Melon Festival (여주 금사참외축제)

19.8Km    2024-05-27

1278 Iyeo-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-3893

In late May every year, Yeoju Geumsa Korean Melon Festival is held in the vicinity of Geumsa Park. Visitors can sample Korean melons grown locally as well as experience various activities during the festival.