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BROOK5 (브룩5(BROOK5))

BROOK5 (브룩5(BROOK5))

14.9Km    2024-12-13

162 , Taebongdumil-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located at the foot of Kalbong Mountain in Gapyeong, BROOK5 is a large-scale pension that offers 20 different room types, including pool villas, kid-friendly rooms, and standard guest rooms. There are five pool villas, and two kid-friendly rooms with an indoor jungle gym, baby bathtub, milk bottle sterilizer, and potty training seats. Each room has a kitchen and barbecue area. Only some of the guest rooms have whirlpool bathtubs, so make sure to check the availability in advance. There is a heated swimming pool for children and adults available all year round, a cafe next to the pool, and Dumilcheon Steam right in front of the pool, which is a great place to swim in the summer. 

U Retreat (유리트리트)

U Retreat (유리트리트)

15.1Km    2025-10-28

1468-55 , Hanseo-ro, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

U Retreat was designed by Kwak Hee-soo, a recipient of the Presidential Award of Korea Architecture Award, with the motif of a 21st century pavilion. The accommodation has only nine guest rooms. Every room is equipped with a spa bathtub and cooking facilities, including an infinity pool, barbecue area, and cafe.

Lemongrass Pension (레몬그라스)

Lemongrass Pension (레몬그라스)

15.6Km    2024-12-13

230 , Myeongseong-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Lemongrass Pension is a two-story private pension situated next to a clear stream at the foot of Sorisan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do. It offers five rooms in various sizes that can accommodate groups from two to eight people. The Lemon Balm room for eight people has a fireplace and karaoke machine, giving you the feeling of staying at a vacation resort. The room is equipped with a kitchen and an exclusive indoor barbecue area. From the large front window, guests will be able to enjoy a stunning view of the beautiful mountain. Nearby tourist attractions include Vivaldi Park and the Wild Flower Arboretum.

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

Jatyanggi Purunsup Resort (잣향기푸른숲)

15.9Km    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.

Sanasagyegok Valley (사나사계곡)

Sanasagyegok Valley (사나사계곡)

15.9Km    2024-02-23

Yongcheon-ri, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Sanasagyegok Valley, located in Yongmunsan Mountain, is characterized by its ample x_width, crystal-clear water, and abundant water volume. The thick forests and slopes of Yongmunsan Mountain offer stunning views, attracting many visitors during the summer vacation period. Approximately 100m up from the valley's entrance is Hamwanghyeol Cave, associated with the legend of Hamwang, a fierce warlord from the Goryeo dynasty. Further up, the Buddhist Sanasa Temple can be found.

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

16.1Km    2021-08-13

64, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Located on Jaraseom Island, Nine Forest Ewhawon was renewed in 2015. The garden spans over an area of 33,000 square meters with a 1,090 square meter butterfly ecology center, making it the largest butterfly park in the world. The park offers live butterflies and butterfly specimens all year long through the use of a greenhouse. Visitors can look at exhibitions and learn about butterflies and plants with detailed explanations from professional guides. Jaraseom Island also offers camping sites and hosts various festivals.

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground (자라섬오토캠핑장)

16.3Km    2023-10-04

60, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jaraseom Island Auto Campground has been in operation since 2008 with the hosting of the Gapyeong International Camping Caravan Competition. The campground is highly rated as the best campground in the Seoul metropolitan area, offering outstanding natural views of the Bukhangang River, and eco-friendly facilities. Guests can stay in mobile homes, caravans, or at the auto-camping site. Amenities include public cooking areas, restrooms, shower booths, and laundry machines. The campground operates under a reservation basis, accepted over the phone or online. Nearby attractions include Nine Forest Ehwawon, a filming site for the drama "Iris (2009)," and the venue for the Jarasum International Jazz Festival, taking place every October.

JARA ISLAND (자라섬)

16.4Km    2024-10-31

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, "jara" in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans over 100 meters in diameter. Meanwhile, the west end of the Jarasum Campground is home to Ewhawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jara Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

16.5Km    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)

16.5Km    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.