The provincial capital city of Gangwon-do Province
is nestled in the heart of the famous tourist city of
Chuncheon. This city is tucked away in a basin with Uiamho
Lake to the west, Chuncheonho Lake and Soyangho Lake to
the north, and Sinyeongang River to the south making this
a city surrounded by water. The numerous lakes in the
region cause many foggy days. Close proximity to Seoul
makes this a popular daytrip destination.
This popular riverside tourist destination has many places
to visit, including Namiseom, Jungdo Island, Cheongpyeongsa
Temple, Gongjicheon area, Wido Island, Soyanggang River,
Samaksan Mountain, Deongseon Waterfall, Gugok Waterfall,
Jipdarigol Natural Forest, and Chuncheon Hunting Camp.
Looking at the topography of Chuncheon, one can clearly
tell that it is a lakeside city, with Wido, Namiseom,
and Uiam Islands near the center. As a result, aquatic
sports are very popular. There are regular ferries at
Soyangho, Uiam, and Chuncheon Lakes; many people enjoy
fishing in these areas. Famous foods in Chuncheon include
makguksu and dakgalbi.
Festivals in the region include the Snow and Ice Festival,
Chuncheon International Mime Festival, Chuncheon Anitown
Festival, Chuncheon Makguksu Festival, MBC Riverside Song
Festival, Chuncheon Puppet Festival and Chuncheon International
Theatre Festival. Chuncheon also hosts the Chuncheon International
Marathon and the Korea Open Chuncheon International Taekwondo
Championship. The many festivals in the region make it
a great place to visit any time of the year
Accommodations in Chuncheon
BeThere are many lodging facilities located near the Chuncheon
Intercity Bus Terminal. It is only a 15~20 minute walk
or 3~5 minute taxi ride from the Chuncheon Train Station.
Transportation
The close proximity of tourist sites in the downtown area
including Jungdo Island, Gongjicheon area, Chuncheon's
Myeong-dong Street makes taking a taxi a good way to save
time and economical as well. Buses are recommended when
traveling to Namiseom or Gangchon, and trains or buses
are a good idea when traveling to further places like
Cheongpyeongsa Temple. For more detailed information stop
by one of the local tourist information centers.
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