|
Chuncheon is a lakeside
city, renown in beauty for its surrounding mountains and lakes.
Chuncheon boasts of manmade dams such as the Chuncheon Dam in
Bukhangang River. Chuncheon unites lakes, mountains and culture. It is
also the location for annual events such as the Puppet Festival and
the International Theater Festival.
Recommended Sites
-
Cheongpyeongsa Temple
Address :
Cheongpyeong-ri,
Buksan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Description :
Cheongpyeong
Temple became more widely known with the opening of Soyang Waterway.
It is a thirty-minute walk from the port. The temple stands on the
southern ridge of Mt. Bongsan. It was first built in 973, during the
reign of King Gwang-Jong (949-975) of the
Goryeo Dynasty by Monk Seung Hyeon. It had been opened and closed from
time to time, but still remains today. During the Korean War,
Gugwangjeon and Saseongjeon of the temple were lost, but the
Cheongpyeongsa Revolving Door (National Treasure No.164), which
symbolizes metepsychosis, and Geukrakbojeon remain today. Near
Cheongpyeongsa Temple is Cheongpyeongsa Valley, which is known for its
clean water and Guseong Waterfall, known to make 9 different sounds.
Guseong Waterfall stands right next to the path and the water falls
from the upright stone. Past the waterfall is an artificial pond 'Yeongji'
made by Lee Ja-Hyeon. In the pond there are three big stones, and
between those stones reeds were planted to reflect the pasture of
Mt.Obongsan. Past Yeongji pond is Cheongpyeongsa Temple. The path to
Cheongpyongsa Temple is a pretty walkway surrounded by the woods and a
clean valley. The three story stone pagoda of Cheongpyeongsa Temple
has a myth attached to it. Once a young man who loved a princess was
killed. He was born again as a snake and he stuck to the princess and
would not get off. The princess went to famous temples to pray for the
snake to leave her and one day she came to Cheongpyeongsa Temple.
After holding a Buddhist ceremony here, the snake left her and she
built the 3 story pagoda above Guseong Waterfall and went back to her
kingdom. The pagoda still remains and is called Gongju Pagodatower, 'gongju'
meaning princess in Korean. In Cheongpyeong Temple is Jinrak-gong, the
oldest garden of the Goryeo Dynasty made by Lee Ja-Hyeon. This garden
has stones piled up into a ladder shape, and a stream flows between
the stone isles.
Directions :
From downtown
Chuncheon take bus No.11, No.12 or No.12-1.
Information :
- Chuncheon-si
Culture & Tourism Department, Tel: 033-255-0088 (Kor)
- Admission Fee:
Adults(Age 20 and over) : 2,000 won Teenagers(Age 14-19)
: 1,400 won Children(Age 13 and under) : 900 won
- Ferry Hours
It takes 10-15 minutes from Soyang Dam to
Cheongpyeongsa Port.
Hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Ferry fee to Cheongpyeongsa Temple
Adults(Age 14 and over) : 3,000 won
Children(Age 7-13) : 2,000 won
Age 6 and under : Free
-
Namiseom Resort
Address :
198 Bangha-ri, Namsan-myeon,
Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Description :
Namiseom Island was formed
when water became blocked and a lake came into being due to the
construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped
(462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a
great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of
the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 - 1468). Namido Island is 63
km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, and is famous for
its beautiful tree lined roads. Namido Island is 30 minutes away from
Chuncheon and an hour away from suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far
from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit. A special feature
of Namido Island is that there are no telephone poles. This is because
all electric wires were built underground to keep the natural feeling
of the landscape. The complex is 553,560 square yards with chestnut
trees and poplar trees around the isle. In the middle of the isle,
there is a grass field about 316,320 square yards. It is composed of
education and training facilities, camping sites, swimming pools and
water-sports facilities for motorboats and water skiing. There is also
a theme park with merry-go-rounds, a shooting range, roller skating
rink, and there are lodging facilities such as resort villas and
bungalows.
Directions :
At Gapyeong Bus Terminal,
take a bus to Namido Island (15 minute ride) or taxi (7 minute ride).
Information :
- Namiseom Island Main
Office
Tel: 031-582-2181/6 (Kor),
- Seoul Head Office
Tel: 02-753-1245/8(Kor)
- Homepage : http://www.namisum.com (Kor)
- Hours : 8am-9:30pm (Open all year)
- Recommended time of visit: May, July, August, October
- Admission Fee (includes round-trip boat fee) :
Adults (age 20 and over) : 5,000 won
Teenagers (Age 14-19), Elderly (age 65+) and the handicapped : 3,500 won
Children (Age 5-13) : 2,500 won
-
Soyangho Lake
Address :
Inje-gun, Yanggu-gun,
Buksan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Description :
Formed after
the largest private dam of Asia was built in 1973, the dimension and
depth makes Soyangho Lake the largest domestic artificial lake. It is
nicknamed 'the sea inside the land'. Soyangho Lake has the largest
fishing farm, and is called the fresh-water fish museum, because there
are about 50 kinds of fresh-water fish here, such as cyprinus carpio
nudus, trout, carps, eels, and smelts. Around the lake are also
valleys where you can fish. This area is especially famous for winter
smelt fishing. Nearby is the Goryeo Dynasty Cheongpyeongsa Temple and
Obong Peak, which is famous for its rocks. Around Yanggu-gun is the
Yanggu Prehistoric Museum, the 4th tunnel, Eulji Observatory, Pallang
Waterfall, Hugok Mineral Spring, Cheonmi Valley, Wolmyeong valley,
Suipcheon and Yang-gu Pallang Folk Center. The Injegun area, which is
in the upper area of Soyangho Lake, has Gyeongnojeong, Hapgangjeong,
Naeseorak and Naerincheon. There is a ferry port and other facilities
at the summit of the dam.
Directions :
In downtown
Chuncheon downtown, take Bus No.37 and get off at Soyang Dam bus stop
(30 minute travel time)
Information :
- Soyang Lake
Administration Office :
033-241-9251 (Kor)
- Admission Fee:
Adults(Age 14 and over) : 8,000won
Children(Age 13 and under) : 4,000won
Ferry service schedules are at 10am on weekdays, and 10am and 3pm on
Saturdays.
During the summer fishing periods, ferries depart at 10am and 3pm, twice
a day.
|
Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
