Myeongjisan County Park (명지산 군립공원)

15.2Km 2021-04-16

Baekdun-ro 650beon-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-582-0103

Standing at 1,267 meters above sea level, Myeongjisan Mountain is the second highest mountain in Gyeonggi-do after Hwaaksan Mountain. It is a popular destination all year round, as it offers plenty of resting areas with splendid views of the surrounding nature.

In addition, Myeongjigyegok Valley, spanning 30 kilometers, is a great outdoor picnic spot, while the trail from Sangpan-ri to Ikgeun-ri is the most preferred hiking trail on the mountain.

Mogok Retreat Chapel (모곡 피정의 집)

15.2Km 2024-11-05

25 Seolmil Road, Seomyeon, Hongcheon, Gangwon Province

Featured in episode 4 of the drama "Stealer," this is the backdrop for the monastery that protects Yeonseok and Yeonjin. Mogok Retreat Chapel is a quiet mountainside church with a beautiful landscape. It's an ideal place for a short walk in a serene setting.

Greencamp Youth Hostel (그린캠프유스호스텔)

15.3Km 2020-03-26

729-64, Hwaaksan-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-581-5304

Located only an hour away from Seoul, Greencamp Youth Hostel is surround by nature. Perfect for weekend gateaway, the hostel offers both family and group accomodation.

Chi-ong Art Center (취옹예술관)

15.5Km 2024-08-01

300 , Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-8649

The Chi-ong Art Museum is a cultural space spreading up the slope of Cheongnyeongsan Mountain in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The site incorporates an art gallery, meeting rooms, a Korean restaurant and hanok lodgings. Inside the lofty gate is a spacious yard, pavilion and pond, and a wooden veranda and tea room at the top. Visitors can experience a traditional tea ceremony, cloth dyeing, and mask making, rice cake and tofu makingl and boudoir handicrafts. With no TV or Internet, this is a place of peace and quiet.

Jojongcheongyegok Valley (조종천계곡)

15.5Km 2024-03-20

Sinha-ri, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jojongcheongyegok Valley, known as the second-largest stream in Gapyeong, is a prime destination for water activities due to its wide expanse and plentiful water flow. The clarity and cleanliness of the water make it an excellent spot for fishing and gathering aquatic life like freshwater snails. Along the Jojongcheon Stream, within the mountain lodge tourist area, there are various accommodation options available. These include rental cottages, caravans, and auto campgrounds, offering convenient and diverse lodging choices for visitors looking to stay in the area.

King Canoe Quay (킹카누 나루터)

15.7Km 2024-12-27

684 Songam-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

King Canoe Quay is the only place in Korea to experience Canadian canoes. They also created the first 12-seater Canadian canoe. It's an eco-friendly sport that produces neither noise nor the smell of oil. Canoes on tranquil lakes provide an opportunity to see another world from the earth because one is closer to the horizon. Take a wooden canoe along the Bukhangang River with the sound of water and enjoy the charm of the lake city Chuncheon. There are four major courses provided by King Canoe Quay: Uiam Dam, Bungeoseom Island, Hajungdo Island, and Uiamho Lake. The guide will also tell riders interesting stories related to Uiamho Lake on the canoe.

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

15.7Km 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.

Aank Air Hotel Gapyeong (늑에어 호텔 가평점)

15.9Km 2025-04-09

6 Jojonghuimang-ro 5beon-gil, Jojong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Aank Air Hotel Gapyeong offers offers a variety of theme-based room types tailored to every guest's needs, such as a business room, 2 PC room, movie room, lounge room, and a jacuzzi spa room. The hotel also has a parking lot, a guest lounge, and mini massager for rent.

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스 테마파크)

15.9Km 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.

Myeongjigyegok Valley (명지계곡)

16.0Km 2020-09-15

Jeongmok-ri, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-2114

Myeongjigyegok Valley stretches eastward from the summit of Myeongjisan Mountain (alt. 1,267 m), the second highest mountain in Gyeonggi-do. The entrance to the valley offers several convenient amenities, including restaurants, public restrooms, and accommodations. In the valley itself, clean water powerfully cascades over rocks. Forests line both sides of the valley entrance, and a trail leads to Seungcheonsa Temple. Myeongjipokpo Falls, nearly an hour's walk from the valley entrance, is just 7~8 meters high, but is extremely beautiful in fall.

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