2025 Wonju Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

The nearly 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree in Wonju, Gangwon Province, transforms into a stunning golden sphere each autumn. Known as a "living fossil," this ancient tree stands out against the red maple forest, creating an unforgettable autumn landscape. Legend has it that the tree sprouted from a monk’s staff, and locals believe a white snake lives within, so visitors are advised not to touch it. Located about 130 km east of Seoul, it’s easily reachable by both private and public transport. 📍Address: Gangwon-do, Wonju-si, Munmak-eup, Bangye-ri, 1496-1 KR #voyagevibes

If you're visiting Tongyeong with your partner, it's great to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but I also recommend stopping by the Park Kyung-ri Memorial Hall to enrich your cultural and literary knowledge together. This memorial hall is dedicated to the renowned author Park Kyung-ri, famous for her work 'Land'. It offers a meaningful experience as you can trace her footsteps and legacy. 📚 📌Location: 173, Sanyangjungang-ro, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam

#Emotional Cafe #Maisonette From the interior that makes you feel like you're traveling to Europe in Wonju to the pretzels that you can only taste here, the European neighborhood of Wonju is right here 🕊️🤍 The pretzel box, which is full of special secrets with same-day production/same-day sales/homemade recipes, is a great place to reserve via DM + brownie and ice cream.. 🙏🏻♥️ There are photo zones everywhere, so it's a great place to grab a bite. It must have been full even though it opened. . 📍Maisonette 34-2 Seombatdeul 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 🕰️11:00 - 20:00 #CafeRecommendation #HotPlace

📍Address: 92 Heungyang-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ⏰Business hours: 11:00-20:30 Last order 19:50 Closed on Wednesdays ☎️Phone: 033-744-8392 Wonju Osaek Makguksu, where I went to have a quick lunch with friends! Even though it was a little past lunchtime, the restaurant was crowded. This is definitely a local restaurant! The boiled pork came out first, and the tender boiled pork, spicy and savory radish greens, rich potato pancake, and clean and light Makguksu went well together, making for a delicious and satisfying meal! I recommend this place!! #RestaurantExploration #RestaurantRecommendation #WonjuRestaurant #MakguksuRestaurant

Its a must see if you visit Wonju. Surprised, The new suspension bridge that is 2 kms right after the blue bridge, following the path extension. It was a unique experience! The view is breathtaking in both bridges! Be prepared to to climb hundreds of steps to reach the first bridge, but it's worth every step to get there! Suggesting arranging to have at least 4 hours to spend for the whole walk. The whole area is still under renovation. They are building a cable car, which eventually make things much more easy. #mytripvlog #breathtaking #mountainview #nature

#SpringFlowers Although the flowers were not in great condition when I visited, it was probably due to the intense red color 🤭 The pretty sky was also beautiful ⛅️ I kept taking photos because it was so lovely 📸 Despite the poor state of the flowers, the entrance fee was not wasted at all 😊 By the way, the cute little umbrella that adds a great touch to the photo is available for free rental at the entrance, so be sure to grab it and take your best shot ❤️ ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Yongsugol Flower Festival 🚘Parking Information ▪️Parking Lot 1 - 1632-1 Seogok-ri, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ▪️Parking Lot 2 - 1601-7 Seogok-ri, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do (The entrance to the festival and parking lot is marked opposite Seogok Makguksu.) 🗓️May 19, 2023 (Fri) - June 6 (Tue) Subject to change depending on the blooming period ⏰Viewing Hours 09:00-18:00 💰Admission Fee 3,000 KRW

#ForeignVibes I'm going to Wonju for fun! My friend, who always called Wonju a boring city, was proven wrong when they took me to a cafe that was absolutely lovely and beautiful. It's a brand new cafe that hasn't even posted 100 pictures on their feed yet, so it's a super fresh and trendy spot. The owner's touch is evident in every corner of the cafe, and there are even vintage props that are so pretty they'll make your eyes spin. And don't even get me started on how delicious the brunch was, it was packed with so much goodness. If you have any plans to travel to Wonju, be sure to stop by Yongso Makseungdang! ☕️ YoonA's Homemaking 📍 1st Floor, 88 Seongnam-ro, Shinlim-myeon, Wonju-si 🕰️ 10:30-19:00 (closed every other Wednesday) 🚘 Parking available

A short trip to Wonju. Although i base in Seoul for my South Korea Autumn trip , almost everyday I went out to some small city to enjoy natural beauty of South Korea . Just 90 mins bus ride away Seoul and packed with beautiful nature and beautiful small town - Wonju. I am obsessed with all famous suspension bridge where famous Korea drama movie place ( It’s ok not to be ok ) and that is the longest suspension bridge in South Korea connected between two Rocky Mountains in Sogeumsan Valley. Such a beautiful place to chill and relax yourself with Mother Nature, and good exercise for the person who like hiking as well. The scenery are breathtaking and so lovely. Just bought bus ticket from Seoul to wonju at Seoul bus terminal ( 8100 🇰🇷 won= 8 sgd ) and very comfortable ride . And from opposite bus terminal can take bus to Sogeumsan valley and it took about one hours plus, with less then 2 sgd . Hope you all enjoy the bridge like me !! #naturelover #solotravel #bridgeswithaview

I visited a cafe in Wonju with my mom before winter ended and before school started!! It's a cafe that's really popular on Instagram and that my friends recommended, Stone Creek. It's located in Jijeong-myeon, and it's like a glacier in Northern Europe...? and they even do ice climbing there. First of all, it's amazing that I can see such a sight in Korea, not abroad, and I was satisfied because the outdoor seating is really wide and it's a perfect cafe to go on a nice day. However, the price is... 🥵 Americano was around 6-7 thousand won, and other sweet drinks were 7-8 thousand won. Address: ✔️1101 Jijeong-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ✔️Parking available ✔️10:30-19:00 (every day) It's spring now, so the ice is melting, so go there soon and make some good memories!!

⠀ 🔥 Recommended winter indoor date course where you can steam and eat pork belly #Chiaksan Charcoal Kiln 🔥 ⠀ While looking for a hot place, I found a charcoal kiln👀 It's a completely new world from a jjimjilbang⁉️ ⠀ The view of Chiaksan unfolds right in front of you And since you steam outdoors, it's not stuffy And it feels like all your stress and fatigue are gone😌 ⠀ Sweat it up and eat juicy pork belly grilled on charcoal➰ You absolutely must visit this winter❤️‍🔥 ⠀ ⠀ 📍Chiaksan Charcoal Kiln 45-19 Ha Hwanggol-gil, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ⏰ Every day 10:00-20:00 💰 Adult admission fee 12,000 won ▫️ Thick socks are essential #Charcoal Kiln #Wonju Travel #Winter Date #Winter Date Course #Wonju Travel Course #Wonju travel recommendation #Wonju travel destination #Winter indoor date #Charcoal kiln #Charcoal kiln steam room #Charcoal kiln #Places to visit in Wonju #Wonju date #Wonju hot place #Day trip destination recommendation #Domestic travel #Hot place

It is a great date spot for taking seasonal photos and a large cafe where dogs are allowed. It is full of Christmas photo zones and is perfect for a day trip near Seoul. #WinterTravel #WonjuTravel #Travel #DateCourse #IndoorDate

This is a winter-themed cafe I visited during the Christmas season! The outside is decorated with Christmas props🎄 This is a famous bakery in Wonju, Gangwon-do, and because of its interior and atmosphere, I think I'll visit it once every year💕 A winter-themed Christmas cafe that would be even more romantic when it snows! It's relatively close to Seoul, so be sure to visit :) 📍 Bakery Factory Latelière Kim Ga #WinterTravel #CafeWithAGoodView #CafeTravel #EmotionalCafe #Gangwon-do #Gangwon-doTravel #PlacesToVisitInGangwon-do #Travel #Let'sTravel

#WinterTravel A cafe where you can fully experience winter in Gangwon-do, Photo Garden. In the spring, the garden is full of flowers and is famous for its photo zones with flowers, but in the cold winter, the photo zones are decorated with Christmas themes. Especially if you visit on a snowy day like me, you can take even more special photos and memories while walking through the snow-covered garden. To use the 2nd floor photo zone and the garden photo zone, you must order a drink at the 1st floor counter and receive a ticket to use it. It seems that there were many people who came in without permission and just took pictures and left. In addition to pictures, there are also many cute props, so it is fun to look around, and there are many kinds of cute desserts and drinks, so it is a good place to stop by for a while during your winter trip to Gangwon-do and make memories! #Christmas #PhotoGarden

#celebratewithtrip Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is located in Wonju. It is 100 meters high and 200 meters long, making it one of the longest and also the scariest bridges in Korea. This bridge between the mountains fascinates everyone with its view. Note: Since it is a windy area, I recommend you to dress accordingly. Best time : Fall season What to eat: There are many Korean restaurants under the bridge. #suspensionbridge #wonju #koreatravel #travelinspiration #placeswithviews

#HotPlace It's also a place that appeared in the drama Mine 📍Gangwon Wonju-si Jijeong-myeon Oak Valley 2-gil 260 Museum Mountain There's a cafe at the entrance of Museum Mountain. It's located on a high mountain, so the view is beautiful. Museum Mountain, managed by Hansol Group, has various spaces, so it's literally a great place for healing #Museum Mountain #Wonju Travel

#SmallCityTravel #SuburbanTravel #SpontaneousTravel #TrekkingTravel #WatersidePark #Park #Wonju #WonjuCityTour #WonjuTravel #Walk #Park [Want to Go Picnic? "Wonju Waterside Park"] Last fall, I laid out a mat and had a picnic at the waterside park ღ’ᴗ’ღ The green day, the red sunset in the evening, and the whole day I sat on the mat and took a walk until night, and it was so healing in itself ㅠㅠㅠㅠ I have to go there every spring or fall from now on ‼️ I ate delicious food, took pictures, and had a proper picnic : ) The deck path was well-made, so there were many people walking around A lot of people came with dogs and babies! The playground was especially well-made, so the kids had fun playing. It felt like going back to childhood.... I'll go again💕 #Couples#SafeTravel#CityTravel#VacationTravel

Hanji art is so beautiful! If you visit Korea, visit a hanji museum to discover the beauty of them. You can learn so much about the history of paper at these museums. You can even try making your own if you’re there during a workshop 🙂 #givethanks

Beondegi is a popular street food and for hikers in Korea, so there are vendors that sell them near hiking trails. Before trying this, maybe you do or do not want to know what it is... it is silkworm pupae 😅 They also have canned beondegi in Korea, so you can buy them at the grocery store or convenience store! #givethanks

Cheese kimchi fried rice and cheese pork cutlet is so delicious! I recommend trying these two dishes 👍 Cheese dishes have been really popular in Korea lately, so you can find cheese with almost everything! I really like the cheese combination, it makes the food extra savoury and creamy 🙂 #deliciousfood #givethanks

This is a really cute cafe located in Jungang Market in Wonju, Gangwondo. The upper floor of this market is filled with small shops that carry handmade crafts and aesthetic cafes. The cost of the item and foods are slightly expensive, but considering the high quality and that these are small businesses, it is worth it! 👍 #givethanks

Chiaksan National Park is one of Korea’s famous hiking places! If you enjoy hiking or nature, go to Chiaksan! It is a beautiful destination with great scenery. You can drop by the temple on your way up to the top of the mountain. The round trip time is about 5 hours #scenicspotguide #givethanks

Go to Chiaksan in Korea for beautiful scenary! I recommend going here, especially if you like hiking. You can enjoy some local food and visit Guryongsa Temple before you start hiking! There are many paths with waterfalls and streams for you to enjoy the beautiful nature!

🌟 Welcome to Wonju, Korea, a city full of surprises! Here, you'll find not only stunning natural scenery but also a rich history and culture waiting to be explored.🌳 🌸 In spring, Wonju's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, enveloping the city in a pink cloud. Take a stroll under the cherry trees and experience the romance and tranquility.📸 Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these beautiful moments! 🏯 Next, let's delve into Wonju's history. The city boasts numerous historical sites, each building carrying a profound historical significance. It's like stepping back in time to a glorious era.📜 🍜 When it comes to food, Wonju is a hidden gem. Authentic Korean cuisine and fresh seafood will tantalize your taste buds with every bite.🤤 Don't forget to try the local specialties; you'll definitely want more! 🛣️ Finally, if you enjoy road trips, the routes around Wonju are not to be missed. Winding mountain roads and breathtaking scenery will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.🚗 Grab your family or friends and embark on this unforgettable journey!

The Benikea Biz Inn Hotel is a 3-star hotel located in Wonju, Gangwon-do, South Korea, suitable for both business and leisure travelers. Here's what you need to know: • Transportation: Approximately 11 km from Wonju Airport and a 5-min drive from the Wonju Express Bus Terminal and highway exits. Room Amenities • The hotel has 65 guest rooms equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, hair dryers, and ironing facilities. • Some rooms offer bathtubs, minibars, and saunas. • Free Wi-Fi and digital TV are available in every room. Hotel Facilities and Services • Dining: The hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar, serving Korean breakfast. • Leisure Facilities: A sauna is available for business travelers to unwind. • Business Facilities: A business center and meeting rooms are provided. • Other Services: Luggage storage, wake-up calls, and laundry services are available. Surrounding Area • The hotel is located in the business center of Wonju, surrounded by numerous restaurants and convenience stores. • Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Chiaksan Mountain.

Wonju Travel Guide 【Opening】 Wonju is located in the southwest of Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is the capital of Gangwon-do and is about 75 miles from Seoul. The average annual temperature here is 10.8 degrees Celsius, and the average annual precipitation is 128.7 cm. The climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. Wonju is rich in natural landscapes and cultural heritage, such as Chiak National Park, pagodas, and temples. It is a tourist destination that integrates nature and culture. 🕰️【Opening Hours】 Museum SAN: 09:00–18:00. Specific opening hours may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to check in advance. Sogeumsan Mountain: 09:00–18:00. The opening hours of the suspension bridge and the sky observatory may vary. Hanji Theme Park: 09:00–18:00. Specific opening hours may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to check in advance. 🎫【Ticket Prices】 Museum SAN: Meditation experience + outdoor garden + art museum + paper museum: KRW 35,000; outdoor garden and art museum only: KRW 19,000. Sogeumsan Mountain: Adults KRW 9,000, children KRW 5,000. Hanji Theme Park: The ticket price is about KRW 10,000. The specific price is subject to the scenic spot announcement. 🏕️【Things to Do】 Museum SAN: Here you can see exhibitions, experience meditation, make your own mugs, enjoy the mountain scenery in the cafe, and experience the artistic atmosphere. Sogeumsan Mountain: You can experience two suspension bridges—the blue Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (200 m long) and the yellow Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge (404 m long)—as well as the 353-meter-long cliffside iron road (Sogeumsando) and the Sky Tower. In addition, you can also experience the rail bikes at the foot of the mountain and enjoy the maple leaves. Hanji Theme Park: Learn about the process of making Hanji paper, experience Hanji culture, and make your own Hanji souvenirs. 🚌【Transportation】 External transportation: Take a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal, about 2.5 hrs to Wonju. Internal transportation: In Wonju, you can take a taxi or bus to various attractions. For example, it takes about 20 mins by taxi from downtown Wonju to Museum SAN. 👉【Itinerary】 Day 1: Depart from Seoul to Wonju in the morning. After arriving, go to Museum SAN to visit the exhibition and experience meditation. In the afternoon, go to Hanji Theme Park to learn about Hanji culture and make souvenirs. Have dinner in the city center in the evening. “Mihang” restaurant is recommended. Day 2: Go to Sogeumsan Mountain in the morning to experience the suspension bridge and the sky observatory, and enjoy the natural scenery. Return to the city center in the afternoon and go to Wonju Traditional Market to experience local life. Have dinner in the city center in the evening. It is recommended to taste local specialties. 🧡【Pre-trip Preparations】 Documents: Bring your passport, visa, and other valid IDs. Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. It is recommended to bring light summer clothing and sunscreen. Other: Bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, commonly used medicines, chargers, a small amount of cash, and a credit card. It is recommended to exchange some Korean won in advance for use in places where credit cards are not accepted.

Discover Wonju: The Perfect Destination for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Korean Adventure Hidden within Gangwon-do, Wonju is a treasure trove of a city in Korea. Compared to Seoul and Jeju Island, it's a paradise for those seeking a unique travel experience, brimming with undiscovered beauty. Cheongpyeong Lake is a stunning landmark in Wonju. Its crystal-clear waters shimmer under the sunlight, creating a breathtaking landscape painting with the surrounding lush mountains. Stroll along the lakeshore, feel the gentle breeze carrying the fresh scent of nature, and watch the white sails drift in the distance. This tranquil and pleasant setting will instantly relax your tired body and mind. Enthusiasts of Korean paper culture shouldn't miss the Wonju Hanji Theme Park. This is a wonderland dedicated to Hanji, where you can not only learn about its thousand-year history but also participate in the paper-making process, experiencing the unique charm of this traditional craft. As your fingertips touch the paper, you'll feel as if you're touching the traces of time. As night falls, Wonju Traditional Market comes alive with a vibrant atmosphere. The air is filled with the aroma of various local snacks, including tempting treats like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and fish cakes. The stalls are overflowing with a dazzling array of handicrafts, each imbued with the wisdom and ingenuity of the local people. Tired of the crowds at popular tourist spots? Come to Wonju! Its natural beauty and rich culture will captivate you, offering a truly unique and unforgettable travel experience.

Wonju, South Korea, is a dazzling jewel nestled in Gangwon-do, exuding unique charm and blending natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. Wonju's natural scenery is enchanting and beautiful in all seasons. In spring, the warm sun shines down, and the city is adorned with romantic cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms bloom along the banks of the Gyeongcheon River, resembling clouds and rosy clouds. As the gentle breeze blows, the petals fall like snow, covering the ground with a pink carpet. The riverbanks are filled with people who come to admire the cherry blossoms, and their laughter echoes through the spring air. In summer, the mountains and forests are lush and green, and Odaesan National Park is an excellent summer resort. The mountains stretch endlessly, clear springs flow through the valleys, and waterfalls cascade down, splashing crystal-clear water. The air is filled with the fresh scent of vegetation as you hike through the park.

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