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Chuidasun Resort (취다선 리조트)
2688 Haemajihaean-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Chuidasun Resort Tea & Meditation is a place full of joy and happiness. The tea ceremony program helps you connect with your inner self through tea and meditation. The dynamic meditation and dance programs will transform your life fundamentally. Become the master of a happy life in this cozy and pleasant resort.
Chujado Islands (추자도)
Chuja-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Located about 45 kilometers from Jeju Island and 35 kilometers from the Korean Peninsula, Chujado Islands is comprised of four inhabitated islands, called Sangchujado, Hachujado, Chupodo, and Hoenggando, as well as 38 uninhabited islands. Records show people have been living on the islands since as long as 1271, during the reign of Goryeo King Wonjong, at which point they were referred to as Hupungdo Islands, serving as a safe harbor for ships sailing between Jeju and the mainland. The name changed to Chujado Islands during the Joseon dynasty due to the lush forest of walnut trees, "chuja" in the Jeollanam-do dialect. The ocean around the islands is a popular place for sea fishing, while the islands themselves offer outstanding views of nature along a Jeju Olle Trail Course.
Chuksanhang Port (축산항)
33 Chuksanhang-gil, Chuksan-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Chuksanhang Port, established in 1924, is located along the beautiful coastline formed by mountain ridges extending from Taebaeksan Mountain to the sea. The port serves as a hub for fish collection and auction, attracting boats from nearby ports. One of the representative ports of Yeongdeok, it is one of the five ports in the country where the crab auction takes place. Visitors can purchase the famous Yeongdeok snow crabs at the fish markets here. The port is a part of the Yeongdeok Blue Road Course B, and is famous as a shooting location of BTS MV “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever.”
Chuncheon Ani Town Festival (춘천 애니타운 페스티벌)
854 Baksa-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Chuncheon Ani Town Festival is host by Chuncheon Animation Museum to celebrate the success of domestically created animations, featuring contests, creative animations for the opening ceremony, a 3D movie festival, product consultations, and other events.
Chuncheon Art Gallery (춘천미술관)
71, Seobudaeseong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Chuncheon Art Gallery started from a simple exhibition at the Children’s Center in Samcheon-dong in 1995. Thanks to this exhibition and the continued efforts of the Chuncheon Fine Arts Association to make Chuncheon a city of culture and arts, the gallery was able to move and open as a permanent exhibition space. The gallery offers local artists a venue to actively present their works, serving as a stimulant for expanding the popularity of culture and arts and enriching the lives of citizens. The Chuncheon Art Gallery is a relaxing and easily accessible cultural space to enjoy art in the Chucheon area.
Chuncheon Cheongpyeongsa Temple (청평사 (춘천))
810 Obongsan-gil, Buksan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Cheongpyeongsa Temple is a Buddhist temple with 1,000 years of tradition, located at Obongsan Mountain. Originally established as Baegamseonwon Temple in 973, the temple changed its name several times, went through construction works, and has become the current Cheongpyeongsa Temple. Yi Ja-hyeon, a scholar of the Goryeo period, built a garden here by keeping its natural topography after he left his government post. In this area, there is a pond that was built during the Goryeo period and has preserved its original form. While many artifacts remain intact, many cultural heritages have also disappeared over the years and during the Korean War as well. The Geungnakjeon Hall was recovered in 1975, and Munsuwongi Stone in 2008.
Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)
13, Hyojasang-gil 5beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (CCAC) is a leading performing and visual arts center located in the city of Chuncheon. The performance halls feature state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems for high-quality performances, capable of hosting international events and programs. The exhibition hall also offers new exhibitions throughout the year in order to offer diverse cultural experiences to the citizens.
Chuncheon Folk Flea Market (Fifth-day Market) (춘천 풍물시장 / 풍물장 (2, 7일))
2352-21 Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Located a five-minute walk from Namchuncheon Station, Chuncheon Folk Flea Marke sits beneath the Gyeongchun Line railway overpass connecting Namchuncheon and Chuncheon stations. Relocated here in late 2010 during the Yaksacheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project, the market stretches about 700 meters and features around 140 shops. A five-day market is held on days ending in 2 and 7, when the area comes alive with street vendors and crowds. The market offers everything from locally grown produce and fresh seafood to snacks and daily goods, along with regional specialties like buckwheat pancakes and rolls, as well as popular dishes such as dakgalbi and kalguksu.
Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)
5, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
A place that sells Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), or spicy chicken fried in a large pan, which is loved by Koreans. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy stir-fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.
Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil (춘천중도 물레길)
95 Sports town-gil 223beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil is a canoe rental shop offering a range of 1-2 hour courses around the beautiful Uiamho Lake. Relaxing canoe rides available after a brief safety lesson by experts for visitors ages 3 years and older. For couples and young adult visitors looking for more thrill, the center also offers events and games like the nation's first-ever survival canoe game. Weekends offer special canoe courses like the early morning fog course, and the sunset course during summer.
Chuncheon Lake192(춘천 레이크192)
555 Gail-gil Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
A place where even time takes a break It is a pension located in a place where mountain peaks with gradation of light and shade like ink paintings and the scenery of the lake that reflects the forest below are in harmony. A modern building that stands out in nature is the 'House to the Lake', which won the 2009 Korea Architecture Award. Let's take a picture with a photo card while touring the place where the BTS members ate or stayed while filming ‘In the SOOP BTS ver.’ in Chuncheon, such as a large grassy yard, outbuilding, and accommodation.
Chuncheon Makguksu Museum (춘천막국수체험박물관)
264 Sinbuk-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Chuncheon Makguksu Museum was built with the theme of buckwheat noodles (makguksu), Chuncheon’s local dish. The museum's unique exterior design was inspired by the image of making buckwheat noodles. The first floor has an exhibition hall where visitors can learn about the origin and development of buckwheat and makguksu, and the second floor has an experience center where visitors can make and try their own makguksu.
Chuncheon Mime Festival (춘천마임축제)
357-39 Jungdo-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
The Chuncheon International Mime Festival is recognized as one of the world’s top three mime festivals, alongside France’s Mimos Mime Festival and the London International Mime Festival in the UK. The festival kicks off with “City of Water: Ah! Surajang,” transforming the city center into a massive water park. The highlight of the festival is the fire performance “City of Fire: Dokkaebi Nanjang,” which lights up the dark night. During the festival, various performances based on “body, movement, and image” are held throughout Chuncheon. As a performing arts festival connecting the city, art, and its citizens, it continues to grow in popularity as one of Korea’s leading performance festivals.
Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street (춘천 명동 닭갈비 골목)
52 Joyang-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
This alley is lined with dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) restaurants in Myeong-dong, which is Chuncheon's main street. Chuncheon-style dakgalbi originates from the story in which people marinated chicken instead of pork and grilled it with charcoal like pork ribs in the 1960s. Later, various vegetables, such as cabbage and onion, were added to the dish and stir-fried together on an iron plate. As people can eat it plenty at a reasonable price, dakgalbi has been popular among college students and soldiers, and at this time, dakgalbi earned its nicknames such as “People’s galbi (ribs)”, and “College students’ galbi.” The Dakgalbi Alley was established as dakgalbi restaurants were opened one by one on the backstreet of Myeong-dong in Chuncheon, in the 1970s to 1980s. Currently, this 150-meter-long alley is packed with dakgalbi restaurants on both sides. Along with charcoal-grilled spicy chicken and spicy griddled chicken, customers can try Chuncheon buckwheat noodles, which are also a famous local delicacy. The information panel explaining the history of Chuncheon spicy stir-fried chicken is installed in the alley. This alley is also known for the filming location for the Korean TV entertainment program Infinite Challenge and other programs.
Chuncheon Myeongdong Street (춘천명동거리)
Jungang-ro 1-ga, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
The street, named after Seoul's Myeong-dong, has become the main thoroughfare in Chuncheon. Although it is not particularly large, it links to the Yungnimgogae Pass and serves as a vibrant hub for youth, hosting a variety of shops and shopping malls that draw crowds. Additionally, the street is home to theaters, cafés, government buildings, major banks, and an underground shopping center. It also provides access to other popular tourist destinations in Chuncheon, including Myeongdong Dakgalbi Alley and Jungang Market.
Chuncheon National Museum (국립춘천박물관)
70 Useok-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Opened in 2002, Chuncheon National Museum was established to identify and promote the original form and characteristics of the regional culture of Gangwon State. It consists of the Permanent Exhibition Hall, Brand Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and Outdoor Exhibition space. The museum displays the artifacts based on Gangwon State’s history and culture, ranging from prehistoric times to modern times, and holds a special exhibition with diverse themes. The main building of the museum, built in harmony with nature, was selected as the “Best Architecture of the Year” by the Korean Institute of Architects in 2003. In particular, the main building is known for the center hall equipped with a circular glass ceiling. The Museum Cafe is situated at this center hall where visitors take a rest while enjoying the sunlight through the ceiling. The Immersive Digital Cafe has been in service on the 2nd floor of the center hall since the end of 2020. It shows a beautiful and vivid video of the Eight Sights of Gwandong, Five Hundred Arhats at Changnyeongsa Temple Site, and other sites on its 28 m-wide screen.
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