Sutasa Temple (수타사)

.0M 2021-09-01

473, Sutasa-ro, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-436-6611

Gongjaksan Mountain (887 m), home to Sutasa Temple and named for its resemblance to a peacock proudly displaying its tail feathers, gives visitors a bird’s-eye-view of Hongcheon. From the bottom, Gongjaksan Mountain looks like a giant laying on his back, looking up to the sky. The mountain offers elegant azaleas in spring, beautiful fall foliage, majestic cliffs with unusual rocks, colonies of pine trees, and a serene snowscape in winter.

Sutasa Valley, stretching over 12 kilometers between Sutasa Temple and Nocheon-ri, is full of large ponds and broad bedrocks and is flanked by rocky cliffs and pine groves.

Located among the foothills, Sutasa Temple is an ancient temple built by Monk Wonhyo in AD 708. The temple boasts numerous cultural properties including the gabled roof of Daejeokgwangjeon, a bronze bell, a three-tiered pagoda, and Wolinseokbo, a biography of Buddha that has been designated as a National Treasure.

Rustic Life (러스틱라이프)

2.0Km 2025-10-27

70 Soksae-gil, Yeonggwimi-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Rustic Life is a unique type of cafe, located in the forest of Hongcheon. The cafe provides the perfect venue for people to escape the busy city life in search of the charms of slow-living, if just for a few hours. The menu items are made using natural ingredients prepared lovely, including signature items like flower tea and omija ade. Desserts available include rice cakes, dried persimmons, and other classic Korean treats.

Gongjaksan Mountain (공작산)

4.9Km 2025-01-14

Hwachon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-430-2791

Gongjaksan Mountain, spreading out from the peak with an altitude of 887.4 meters, resembles the outstretched wings of a peacock (gongjak in Korean). Looking out from the top of the mountain, the entirety of Hongcheon County can be seen, as well as beautifully shaped cliffs spread throughout.

Sutagyegok Valley is very picturesque with wonderful rock outcrops and surroundings. This 8 kilometer-long valley links Sutasa Temple, which is about 6 kilometers lower than the peak, to Nocheon-ri.

Something for nearly every season with royal azalea flowers in spring, old pine trees and colorful foliage in fall, and snow-covered trees in winter, Gongjaksan Mountain's beauty catches the attention of hikers year-round.

Yangjimal Hwaro Gui (양지말 화로구이)

12.2Km 2025-11-05

17-4 Yangjimal-gil Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Hwaro Gui Restaurant in Hongcheon
This is a popular charcoal grill restaurant in Hongcheon that is always full. Grilled Red Chili Paste Pork Belly is the representative menu. In addition, there are soy sauce Grilled Pork Belly, Buckwheat Noodles, Korean Beef Bibimbap, and Grilled Deodeok. The fire-flavored meat which is grilled over real hardwood charcoal and Green Onion Salad are the best combination. It is also fun to look around the well-tended garden while drinking Buckwheat Coffee served after meals.

Eodapsan Mountain Tourist Area (어답산관광지)

14.5Km 2024-02-29

513-2 Byeongjibang-ri, Gapcheon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The Eodapsan Mountain Tourist Area, encompassing both Eodapsan Mountain and Byeongjibanggyegok Valley, is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty. The area is a harmonious blend of lush forests and pristine valleys. It features distinctive rock formations that rise majestically, resembling folding screens, and these are beautifully framed by pine trees, offering a serene setting for forest bathing. At the mountain's summit, visitors can explore notable landmarks like Eodapsanseong Fortress and Eodapsansa Temple. The hiking trails leading to the summit are gentle and accessible, providing an easy and enjoyable climb suitable to most people.

Alpaca World (알파카월드)

15.8Km 2025-10-24

146-155 Deokbatjae-gil, Hwachon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1899-2250

Alpaca World is located in the clean, green forests of Hongcheon, Gangwon State, and is an alpaca-themed travel destination where one can meet animals enjoying natural lives up close. There are about 50 cute alpacas in the Andes Eco range, a replica of the mountainous terrain of the Andes in South America. The Relaxing stroll with Alpacas program is one of Alpaca World's representative experiences where visitors can take a walk and interact with alpacas in the green forest. Also, there is an Alpaca Playground, where guests can interact with alpacas in a square with a large lawn, and a Birds' Garden, which makes one feel like they have entered a fairy tale world the moment the door is opened. The Alpaca World also offers fun activities and a variety of animals, including deer, rabbits, goats, ostriches, camels, owls, and eagles.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
Alpaca World was where NCT came to relax on “NCT LIFE in Chuncheon & Hongcheon.” Here, the members competed in a mission to win tickets for a cart ride. After a funny moment when an alpaca unexpectedly spat at them, they enjoyed capturing memories together with plenty of photos.

Garisan Recreational Forest (가리산자연휴양림)

18.6Km 2025-01-10

426, Garisan-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-435-6035

Located on Garisan Mountain, the Garisan Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of a rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. The forest is equipped with various recreational, accommodation and convenience facilities including campsites, wood cabin, forest walking trails, swimming pool, sports facilities, and outdoor cooking facilities.

Garisan Leports Park (홍천 가리산 레포츠파크)

18.6Km 2024-04-01

426 Garisan-gil, Duchon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Garisan Leports Park is Korea's largest leisure sports theme park located in the Garisan Recreational Forest in Hongcheon. Representative activities include Flying Zip (zipline), which zigzags around the beautiful Garisan Mountain all year round; GPR Survival, where participants can feel realistic tension; and Forest Adventure, a leisure sport where one traverses obstacles at dizzying x_heights of 3 meters and 9 meters, are available.

Lachiveum Namhae (라키비움 남해)

19.1Km 2024-02-23

676 Jindong-ri, Changseon-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Lachiveum Namhae is a café in the Healing Village, a multifunctional cultural space in Namhae-gun. A signature item on the menu is the Namhae chamdarae ade (Namhae kiwi ade), made with locally grown kiwi from Namhae. In addition, visitors can savor a variety of bread and coffee crafted by renowned pastry chefs. The café provides a pleasant setting to enjoy coffee while admiring the panoramic view of the Namhae Sea.

Hoengseonghosugil Trail (횡성호수길)

19.5Km 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).

Sutasa Temple (수타사) - Area information - Korea travel information