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.

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

16.1Km 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.

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원)

16.1Km 2021-08-13

64, Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-0228

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
+82-31-8078-8028

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
+82-31-8078-8028

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)

16.5Km 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)

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.

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

16.7Km 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.

Yongmunsa Temple (용문사(용문산))

16.7Km 2025-06-30

782 Yongmunsan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Yongmunsa Temple is located about 9 kilometers northeast from Yongmun Station on the Jungang line. It was built during the Silla Kingdom and reconstructed during the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon dynasty. It was badly damaged during the Korean War, but was restored and now consists of three buildings, the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, and the bell tower. Its courtyard contains the largest ginkgo tree in Asia, which is 1,100 years old, measures 60 meters in x_height and 14 meters in circumference and is designated and protected as a Natural Monument. Legend says the great Buddhist Monk Uisang, who lived during the Silla Kingdom, stuck his staff in the earth, and the tree grew out of the simple staff.

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-7788

The railbike tour departing from Gapyeong Rail Park passes through Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge, Bukhanggang Iron Bridge and Zelkova Tree Tunnel before turning back to Gapyeong Rail Park. This route is featured in the Korean film "The Letter (1997)," and thus loved by both couples and photographers looking to capture some beautiful scenes along the old railroad track. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful river view while getting some light exercise with loved ones.

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