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Yongmunsa Temple (용문사(용문산))

5.9Km    28282     2022-12-21

782, Yongmunsan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-3797

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.

Yongmunsan Resort (용문산 관광지)

Yongmunsan Resort (용문산 관광지)

6.4Km    17440     2021-12-06

Sinjeom-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-0088

Yongmunsan Mountain in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, is comprised of Doilbong Peak, Baegunbong Peak, and other peaks. The resort shares the area with various cultural relics such as Yongmunsa Temple; Yongmunsa Temple’s gingko tree; a stupa containing a relic of the Buddha, a monument of the reverend monk Jeongji; and the Yongmunsan Mountain area’s war record monument. The resort area is frequented by visitors throughout all four seasons but is especially popular in the fall because of the yellow-tinged gingko tree of Yongmunsa Temple (a Natural Monument).

A 2 kilometers trek through the valley from Yongmunsa Temple will bring you to Yonggakbawi Rock, shaped like a dragon’s horn, halfway up the mountain. 1km away from Yonggakbawi Rock lays a huge boulder, Court Rock, on which 100 people can easily sit at the same time. There is also an amusement park that provides great entertainment for children, consisting of a rapid ride, a Viking-boat, a merry-go-round, bumper cars, a family coaster, and other rides.

Thirty minutes from Yongmunsa Temple is Jungwon Valley that looks small when seen from the outside, but leads to the mountain’s summit where you can enjoy a superb view. And only another fifteen minutes walk will bring you to the three-tiered Jungwon Falls where you can enjoy the sound of crashing waters and feel the cooling mists that rise from the base of the falls.

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival (양평 용문산 산나물축제)

6.5Km    9587     2024-04-17

656 Yongmunsan-ro, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-770-1072

Yangpyeong Yongmunsan Wild Plants Festival is held in the Yangpyeong area, famous for clean water and grand mountains. Wild herbs and vegetables harvested from Yongmunsan Mountain were recorded in Donggukyeojiji (Historical Records of the mid-Joseon dynasty) as being presented to the king as the best in the nation.

Yangpyeong Paragliding Park (양평패러글라이딩파크)

Yangpyeong Paragliding Park (양평패러글라이딩파크)

6.9Km    1     2024-03-20

49 Dongmak-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Yangpyeong Paragliding Park is a place where one can fly freely in the sky at 862 m, the highest altitude available in Korea, and take a walk in the clouds. Tandem flights are available for two people as a group with a pilot, so anyone can enjoy a two-seat tandem flight safely. Visitors can choose from several courses, including a relaxing course flying without taking any photos, a couple course where two gliders fly close together, and a special course to learn how to pilot oneself. Aside from the relaxing course, all courses can take videos and photos, making it great for making memories. The duration is about 10 to 25 minutes. The park may be closed due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, so please check in advance before visiting.

Yongmun Millennium Market / Yongmun Traditional Market (days ending in 5 and 10) (용문천년시장 / 용문전통시장 (5, 10일))

Yongmun Millennium Market / Yongmun Traditional Market (days ending in 5 and 10) (용문천년시장 / 용문전통시장 (5, 10일))

7.5Km    21821     2024-02-22

19 Damunjungang 1-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

There are two markets in the Yongmun area: the permanent Yongmun Millennium Market and the Yongmun Traditional Market, the latter of which opens on dates ending in 5 and 10. Boasting around 200 stalls, this 5-Day market is conveniently situated right in front of Yongmun Station on the Gyeonguijungang Line. It offers a variety of items including handmade products, clothes, and snacks like twisted donuts and fried whole chicken, as well as vegetables and fruits. The market is bustling with food, sights to see, and entertainment. Visitors are invited to come and experience the vibes of a traditional Korean market.

Yangpyeong 5PM  [Korea Quality]양평 오후다섯시[한국관광 품질인증]

Yangpyeong 5PM [Korea Quality]양평 오후다섯시[한국관광 품질인증]

7.6Km    1     2023-05-23

51 , Bulgokbucheoul-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-507-1372-4624

STAY 5PM is a well-kept hanok stay in a quiet rural village in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, which derives its name from the best time to watch the western sky from the house as the sun begins to go down. The house is carefully insulated and stays warm and cozy year-round. In the yard is a table and a fireplace for evening barbecues. Guests seeking to explore local nature should not miss the panoramic views of Namhangang River from Ipobo Observatory, the walking trails of Pasaseong Fortress, or the wild flowers that fill the landscape of Dangnangri Island.

Hanok village [Korea Quality] / 한옥마을 황토펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hanok village [Korea Quality] / 한옥마을 황토펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

7.8Km    133     2024-07-23

43-6 , Jeonui 1-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9081-5411

Hanok Maeul Hwangto Pension is a two-story hanok on the banks of the Namhangang River in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The pension has both Korean-style rooms and western-style bedrooms, all with red clay and hanji paper interiors. The Family Room, with its large living room and kitchen, is ideal for groups as well as families; while the Annexe Den has a red clay fireplace where guests can roast sweet potatoes and make happy memories. Guests can use the charcoal-fired red clay sauna free of charge. Outdoor barbecues and campfires can be arranged in advance; use of these facilities and firewood incurs a fee. 

Hanwha Resort - Yangpyeong Sledding Park (양평한화리조트 눈썰매장)

Hanwha Resort - Yangpyeong Sledding Park (양평한화리조트 눈썰매장)

7.9Km    15045     2019-06-17

188, Sinchon-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-772-3811

There are 3 slopes at Yangpyeong Hanwha Resort including the main slope (180 m in length, 80 m in x_width) and children’s slope. Yangpyeong Hanwha Resort provides convenience to family members with comfortable accommodation facilities as well as other convenient services that other resorts do not provide.

Hanwha Resort Yangpyeong (한화리조트 양평)

7.9Km    11448     2020-08-13

188, Sinchon-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-772-3811

Hanwha Resort Yangpyeongis located at a quiet location on the foot of Jungmisan Mountain. The white building surrounded by the mountains looks very harmonious with the nature. Visitors can enjoy fresh air provided by the mountains to release stress and worries.

Yumyeongsan Mountain (유명산)

Yumyeongsan Mountain (유명산)

8.5Km    33208     2018-07-05

Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun & Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-8830

Originally, no name was given to this mountain on topographical maps. But in 1973, when the Empor Alpine Club reached the mountain during a hike across the nation, the club members named it after Jin Yu-myeong, a member of the expedition. On old maps, the mountain had been called Mayusan Mountain because of the horses raised in the area, but today it is more widely known as Yumyeongsan Mountain. The trail that starts from Yangpyeong leads to an expansive and open grassland. The hiking trails are also connected to those of Mount Daebusan and Mount Sogunisan. On the summit, there is a pile of stones, and the view from the top is splendid.