Gapyeong Begonia Bird Park (가평베고니아새정원)

14.8Km 2025-10-23

30 Misari-ro 270beon-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Gapyeong Begonia Bird Park offers a healing space in the pristine environment of Gapyeong, featuring both outdoor and indoor gardens, a Bird Park with rare species of birds, and various interactive experiences. The indoor garden includes a flower zone, an infinity zone, and a bird zone. Visitors can appreciate beautiful flowers such as begonias, take stunning photos with the mirror media façade and various photo zones with floral backdrops, and see rare birds in the Bird Park. The three-themed outdoor garden showcases seasonal flowers that bloom throughout the year, along with a mystery garden and a water garden, making it a perfect travel destination in any season.

Chungnyeongsan Recreational Forest (축령산자연휴양림)

15.6Km 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)

15.6Km 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.

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

16.2Km 2024-10-31

226-57 Darakjae-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park is designed to resemble a local festival taking place in a small Swiss village. The village features buildings and landscapes one might see in Switzerland. Visitors can expect to enjoy a range of traditional Swiss experiences, from trying on traditional clothing to listening to music and tasting traditional foods.

Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

16.5Km 2021-05-06

159, Baksa-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-262-2215

Samaksan Mountain, paralleling to Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River, is one of the best scenic mountains in Chuncheon. As the mountain (san) comprises three rocky peaks (samak), which are Yonghwabong (main peak, 654 m), Cheongunbong (546 m), and Deungseonbong (632 m), it was named Samaksan Mountain. Although it is not a high and majestic mountain, it is considered a mountain with splendid scenery. Samaksan Mountain embraces a fantastic gorge formed through quartzitic jointing and waterfalls. Waterfalls in different sizes, such as Deungseon Falls, Seunghak Falls, and Juryeom Falls, create the splendid landscape, and the top of the mountain commands a panoramic view of downtown Chuncheon along with Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River. As its name tells, Samaksan Mountain is known for its rugged and precipitous features (aksan meaning a rugged, rocky mountain). The main access road to the mountain starts from the Deungseon Falls’ ticket booth and the Uiam Ticket Booth, and the trail from Uiam covers a hard, rocky section. As Gangwon-do Monument No. 16, Samaksan Mountain also has various interesting attractions, including Sangwonsa Temple, Heungguksa Temple, and Samaksanseong Fortress.

Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산))

16.6Km 2021-04-29

1401-30, Gyeongchun-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-244-2331

Samaksan Mountain in Chuncheon is known for many waterfalls in different sizes along the gorge, and especially Deungseon Falls is the best known to tourists. By entering the hiking trail of the falls, you will encounter a narrow and deep gorge. Formed through quartzitic jointing, the gorge has a mysterious atmosphere with its strange rocks and bizarre stones, which look sharp and precipitous. As the gorge and falls keep their cool temperature, the area is a popular summer resort. Deungseon Falls is one of the Eight Sights of Deungseon, along with Seunghak Falls, Baengnyeon Falls, and Biryong Falls. The quickest way to get to Deungseon Falls starts from the Deungseon Falls Ticket Booth, which is close to Gangchon.

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

16.6Km 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.

Daesung Water Leports (대성수상레저)

16.8Km 2022-10-17

14 , Daeseonggangbyeon-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-584-3119

Daeseong Water Leports is a private water sports specialty business located in Daeseong-ri that offers a variety of enjoyable programs that include water skiing, motorboating, wakeboarding, banana boating, an excursion ferry, and paddle boats.

They also provide several other conveniences such as a restaurant, series of bungalows, a convenience stand, a sporting field, camping grounds, and a large cherry tree forest. The clean and clear waters of the Bukhangang River makes the perfect place for an outing or large social gatherings and events.

Mogok Bambeol Recreation Area (모곡밤벌유원지)

16.9Km 2024-02-19

133 Bambeol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Mogok Bambeol Recreation Area is a popular spot for summer vacationers. Nestled between the picturesque Palbongsan Mountain and the crystal-clear Hongcheongang River, it offers an ideal setting for camping, water activities, and fishing. The shallow waters near the area provide a safe environment for children to play. The site is open for public access at no charge, and visitors are permitted to cook on-site. Equipped with amenities such as restrooms and a convenience store, it's a popular choice for campers.

Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site (대성리 국민관광지)

16.9Km 2024-02-19

601-1 Daeseong-ri, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site, nestled along the Bukhangang River, is a recreational area that offers walking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, and forest paths. A highlight of the area is the Daeseong-ri Bukhangang Cherry Blossom Street, located between the Bukhangang River and the Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site. This street is renowned for its spectacular cherry blossoms that bloom every April, attracting numerous visitors for cherry blossom viewing. Additionally, the area is equipped with various water leisure facilities, offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy a range of water-based activities.

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