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Anheung Jjinppang Morakmorak Village (안흥찐빵모락모락마을)

Anheung Jjinppang Morakmorak Village (안흥찐빵모락모락마을)

18.1Km    2023-07-24

1868 , Jucheongang-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Opened in 2022, Anheung Jjinppang Morakmorak Village is a complex cultural space filled with things to see and enjoy under the theme of Anheung Jjinppang, a representative product of Hoengseong. The village can be enjoyed by people of all ages, as it is full of interesting things such as the history and origin of Anheung Jjinppang, various experience programs such as making jjinppang and desserts, and VR experiences. "Morakmorak Jjinppang House" offers programs to experience making Anheung Jjinppang, "Morakmorak Lounge" promotes Anheung Jjinppang and has a ticket office, PR hall, media art and VR experience space that satisfies the five senses, "Morakmorak Workshop" has programs to experience making your own cup and red bean steamed pack, and a health playground, Morakmorak Square, and a pond. Those wishing to participate in cooking experience programs such as making jjinppang, will need to make a reservation in advance.

Myeonsamusoap Anheung Jjinppang (면사무소앞안흥찐빵)

Myeonsamusoap Anheung Jjinppang (면사무소앞안흥찐빵)

18.2Km    2024-02-06

30 Anheung-ro, Anheung-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Anheung Jjinppang, situated in front of the Anheung Myeon-office, is a delightful bakery nestled in a picturesque rural village. The bakery is famed for its singular, signature product: the Anheung jjinppang (Anheung steamed bun). These buns are celebrated for their chewy texture and are generously stuffed with a red bean filling. The allure of these freshly made, warm buns has garnered the shop considerable attention, including multiple features on Korean TV programs.

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

Geumdaegyegok Valley (금대계곡)

18.2Km    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. 

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

Chiaksan Recreational Forest (치악산자연휴양림)

18.3Km    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.

Hoengseonghosugil Trail (횡성호수길)

Hoengseonghosugil Trail (횡성호수길)

18.3Km    2023-12-28

40 Taegi-ro gubang 5-gil, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

With the completion of the Hoengseong Dam in 2000, an artificial lake called Hoengseong Lake was created, and a total of 31.5 kilometers of six courses were created around the lake. Hoengseonghosugil Trail is divided into themes, Course 1 Hoengseong Dam Road (Hoengseongdae-Daegwandae-ri 3 km, about 1 hour), Course 2 Neungseon-gil (Daegwandae-ri-Hoengseong Hot Spring 4 km, about 2 hours), Course 3 Healing Road (Hoengseong Hot Spring-Hwajeon-ri 1.5 km, about 1 hour), Course 4 Contemplative Path (Hwajeon-ri - Manghyangui Hill 7 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes), Course 5 Family Road (Manghyang's Garden 9 km, about 3 hours) and Course 6, Hoesanggil (Manghyang's Garden - Hoengseong Dam, 7 km, about 2 hours and 30 minutes). Among them, the 5-section Family Road (9 km) is a great course to enjoy Hoengseong Lake up close fully and is the only course that returns to the starting point. Course A, which starts and returns from the Garden of Paradise, has three observatories with an expansive view of the shadows reflected on the picturesque lake and cute sculptures everywhere. Course B (4.5 km) continues with a trail full of forests. Hoengseong Lake Shelter Observatory has a panoramic view of the lake and a colony of aspen trees. Section 5 of Hoengseonghosu-gil was selected as an “open tourist destination” by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2020, and barrier-free circulation was completed for some sections (parking lot-family rest area).

C Art Museum (Art Museum in Forest) (C아트뮤지엄 (숲속의 미술공원))

19.1Km    2024-02-16

57-13 Darakgeuni-gil, Yangdong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

C Art Museum is a sculpture park and an art museum established by sculptor Chung Kwan-mo in 2005. The 'C' in C Art Museum stands for 'Contemporary,' 'Creativity,' 'Christianity,' and 'Chung,' the founder's name. The art museum includes exhibition halls, memorial halls, an education hall, and a material hall. The sculpture park's highlight is Jesus Hill, along with numerous sculptures that harmoniously blend with the surrounding nature.

Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree (원주 반계리 은행나무)

19.4Km    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.

Wonseong Seongnam-ri Tutelary Forest (원성 성남리 성황림)

Wonseong Seongnam-ri Tutelary Forest (원성 성남리 성황림)

19.8Km    2023-07-17

Seongnam-ri, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The Tutelary Forest in Sillim-myeon, Wonju is a temperate hardwood forest designated as a Natural Monument in 1962, and offers eco-exploration of the tutelary forest as well as forest commentary, meditation and experience programs. More than 90 different species of tree plants grow over an area spanning some 312,993 m2. The people of Seongnam-ri have treated Seonghwangsin of Chiaksan Mountain as the patron saint of the village since the ancient times. It is said that, at midnight of April 8 and September 9 every year on the Lunar calendar, people held rituals in front of the huge fir tree (29 meters tall, 1.3 meters in diameter, 300 years old) standing in front of Seonghwangdang Shrine to which Seonghwangsin descends.

The Tutelary Forest is divided into two sections, each with different species of trees, by a brook in the middle. The area located to the left of the brook grows a variety of acervate deciduous broad-leaved trees, many of which are maple trees that paint the season of fall with gorgeous colors.