Chuncheon, city surrounded by water

[Introduction to Chuncheon] The provincial capital city of Gangwon-do 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. Population : 252,019 people(2002) Land size : 1,116.43㎢ [Chuncheon's main tourist attractions] Cheongpyeongsa Temple 청평사 Namiseom Island 남이섬 Soyangho Lake 소양호 Chuncheon's Myeong-dong Street 춘천 명동거리 Jungdo Island 중도관광지 Gongjicheon Area 공지천유원지 Gangchon Recreational Area 강촌유원지 [Chuncheon's Festivals & Performances] Chuncheon International Mime Festival Chuncheon Puppet Festival Korea Open Chuncheon International Taekwondo Championships International [Food in Chuncheon] Chuncheon's Dakgalbi 춘천 명동 닭갈비 골목 Chuncheon Makguksu 춘천막국수 [Accommodations in Chuncheon] There 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. Hotel reservation page-Hodo Tour [Chuncheon tourist information] Chuncheon Train Station Tourist Information Center Location : 190 beonji, Geunhwa-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do For more information call the Travel Phone : +82-33-252-3600(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Business hours : 09:00~18:00 Open 7 days a week, year round There are brochures and maps available in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Gongjicheon Area tourist information center : located in Jonggak Location : 36-1 beonji, Geunhwa-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do For more information call the Travel Phone : +82-33-252-3600(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Business hours : 09:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m. Open 7 days a week year round Additional info: There are brochures and maps available in English, Chinese, and Japanese. [Related articles on visitkorea.or.kr ] * Visit the set of the famous Korean mini-series ' Gyeoul Yeonga' (Winter Sonata) [Transportation] Seoul→Chuncheon Train The Gyeongchun Line operates trains from Seoul to Chuncheon. Approximately 21 Trains run daily from Seoul's Cheongnyangni Station to Chuncheon from 5:25 a.m. ~10:30 p.m. Express bus terminal Buses come every 15 minutes at the Dong Seoul Bus Terminal from 6:00 a.m. ~ 9:20 p.m. Approximately 1 hour 30 minute trip. Information on Eastern Seoul Bus Terminal  Approximately 40 buses run daily from Sangbong Bus Terminal from 5:40 a.m. ~ 9:30 p.m. (1 hour 30 minute trip). Information on Sangbong Bus Terminal  Departing from locations other than Seoul Train  Express Bus  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. [Photo gallery]