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Oak Valley (오크밸리)

Oak Valley (오크밸리)

12.8 Km    26808     2024-05-29

66 Oak valley 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-730-3500

Oak Valley is a family resort that offers a beautiful facility with golf courses, thrilling ski slopes, convenience amenities, and European-style condominiums. The resort's golf courses were designed to work with the naural environment and the course-management is eco-friendly. The resort offers both a members-only and public golf course and a variety of events are held throughout the year.

Other amenities include a banquet hall, wedding hall, swimming pool, tennis court and mountain biking course.

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

14.2 Km    28611     2021-01-28

Munye-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-340-2840

Seomgang River crisscrosses the heart of Hoengseong County, flowing on towards Wonju before eventually joining the Namhangang River. The banks of this river are home to a variety of wild flowers, including bright pink royal azaleas that bloom every spring. Gigantic rocks and pine tree forests on each side complete the view. High on the bluff rests Unamjeong Pavilion, overlooking the river and the unfolding vista. Hoengseong's downtown area starts right after crossing Seomgang River on Heongseonggyo Bridge. Nearby attractions like Hoengseong Sports Complex and local resturants specializing in fish stew also attract more tourists to come after sightseeing.

Hoengseong Hanugukbap (횡성한우국밥)

14.7 Km    0     2024-02-19

46 Munhwacheyuk-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong Hanugukbap is a Korean restaurant that specializes in dishes made with local Hoengseong hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature offering, hanu gukbap (Korean beef and rice soup), is exclusively prepared using Hoengseong hanu, which is renowned for its tender and chewy textures as well as its rich, flavorful juices. The broth, simmered for a long time in a gamasot (cast-iron pot), carries a deep and rich flavor. It's a popular dining spot among both locals and tourists alike.

Hoengseong Hanu Festival (횡성한우축제)

Hoengseong Hanu Festival (횡성한우축제)

14.7 Km    22514     2023-09-14

47, Munhwacheyuk-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-1099

Hoengseong Hanu Festival is the biggest hanu (Korean cattle) festival in Korea. Visitors can buy hanu and local agricultural products at a discounted price. Other programs include performances and more.

Hoengseong Hanu Maeul (횡성한우마을)

15.1 Km    0     2023-12-07

348 Sunam-ro, Ucheon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-343-6008

Hoengseong Hanu Maeul is a restaurant located in Ucheon-myeon, Hoengseong that only serves hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant is highly regarded for serving excellent quality Korean beef certified by Heongseong County. The restaurant serves rib eye, boneless meat, yukhoe (beef tartare), and assorted hanu. <br><br> * Credit: Gangwon State Government

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

15.1 Km    64221     2024-02-16

66 Hyuyangnim-gil, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Chiaksan Recreational Forest is a national recreational facility situated in Chiaksan Mountain. It provides accommodations with capacities ranging from three to ten people. The facility is also equipped with outdoor observatories, walking trails, and hiking trails for nature enthusiasts. Each accommodation unit permits individual barbecues, apart from the Red Clay Room. Additionally, the facility offers a variety of experience programs, including the Guided Chiaksan Forest Tour and woodcraft experience programs, which are available outside the winter season.

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

15.2 Km    39421     2024-02-16

546-22 Chiak-ro, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Geumdaegyegok Valley is the most frequented destination for visitors to Chiaksan National Park. Known for its clear and cool waters, which flow gently and are not too deep, it presents an ideal location for summer swimming. However, it's important to note that the valley is only open temporarily during the summer season. Visitors should check the specific opening days in advance to plan their visit accordingly. 

Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree (원주 반계리 은행나무)

15.7 Km    0     2023-10-27

42 Banjeori 2-gil, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri, Wonju has been protected as a natural monument since its designation on January 31, 1964. The exact age of the tree is unknown, but it is estimated to be over 800 years old. The tree reaches a total x_height of 33 meters, with a crown stretching 37.5 meters east-west, and 31 meters north-south. According to the legend about the tree's origin, it was planted by a member of the Seongju Lee family, who stopped for a drink of water here and left his staff standing in the ground when he left. The staff then grew into the tree. Another legend about the tree states there is a white snake living in the tree, which is why it has grown so strong and big today. The local farmers believe they will have a good harvest if the whole tree turns gold in fall.

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley (Wonju) (천은사계곡(원주))

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley (Wonju) (천은사계곡(원주))

15.8 Km    30714     2024-02-16

Gwirae-ri, Gwirae-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
033-737-4579

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley is located at the entrance to the hiking trail to Baegunsan Mountain. The area is adorned with a diverse array of tree species, including pine trees, creating an ideal environment for woodland walks. Stretching for about 500 meters from the entrance to Cheoneunsa Temple, the valley features clear, cool waters and broad rocks, making it a favored destination for summer vacationers. 

Hoengseong Luge (횡성루지체험장)

16.6 Km    0     2023-07-24

407 , Jeonjae-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Luge, also called a land sled, is a non-powered leisure sport that has been transformed into an all-season sled by attaching wheels to one of the sled events in the Winter Olympics. You can enjoy the cool wind while controlling the speed on the luge with the help of gravity without any additional manipulation. A dynamic course was completed by adding various theme sections to the existing road, forest, and nature in the Jeonjae-Ucheon-myeon Owon-ri section of National Road No. 42. As a single course, it is 2.4 kilometers long, the longest in the world, and it is not an artificially twisted S-shaped course, but a course created using actual roads.