【Introduction to Wonju, Gangwon-do Travel Destinations】
In addition to popular destinations like Nami Island, Petite France, Gangchon Rail Park, and Alpaca World, Gangwon-do offers many beautiful and active experiences to enjoy.
In particular, it is located about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Seoul, making it a very attractive destination for a day trip.
Beyond the destinations introduced below, you can freely adjust your itinerary in consultation with your driver if there are other places in Wonju you would like to visit.
- Introduction to Destinations -
Sogeumsan Grand Valley
Wonju Sogeumsan Grand Valley offers a variety of sights and activities, including the Suspension Bridge, Jando Trail, Sky Tower, and Ullung Bridge. You do not have to climb to the top of the mountain to enjoy all of these, so you can relax and have a great time. In Korea, you can enjoy the diverse colors of the mountains in every season: autumn foliage, winter snowscapes, spring flowers, and lush summer greenery. The Wonju Suspension Bridge is the longest mountain pedestrian bridge in Korea, measuring 200 meters long, 100 meters high, and 1.5 meters wide, while the Ullung Bridge was built 4 years later and is twice the size of the suspension bridge. You will be amazed by the scenery of Sogeumsan Mountain from the bridges, and the thrill felt while walking on them is truly exhilarating.
Museum SAN, Wonju
World-renowned architect Tadao Ando was inspired by the cozy atmosphere of Wonju, surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and completed this museum. You can fully enjoy healing in this place where nature and art harmonize. The museum also operates various experience programs and is frequently featured as a filming location for commercials and dramas.
Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree, Wonju
In Korea, you can enjoy beautiful ginkgo trees along with autumn foliage when the season arrives. Among them, the Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree in Wonju is a majestic and magnificent Natural Monument No. 167, boasting an age of 800 years. With its richer and more brilliant golden leaves compared to other ginkgo trees, it is truly the best ginkgo tree that will leave you speechless. Standing 32 meters tall with a circumference of 16.27 meters, you can fully appreciate the traces of time. I think this is a must-visit place in Wonju for many influencers looking to take the perfect shot.
Wonju Rail Bike
The Wonju Rail Bike is a round-trip course between Ganhyeon Station and Pandae Station. Since the course itself is on a downhill slope, you can leisurely enjoy the wonderful natural scenery. To ride the rail bike, you take a train up about 7km and then ride the bike back down from there.