Places to visit in Wonju-si

• Ganhyeon Tourist Site

  Located where the Seomgang and Samsancheon Rivers meet, the site offers striking natural scenery and access to hiking at Sogeumsan Mountain.

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• Gangwon Gamyeong Government Office

  The government office where the Joseon-era governor of Gangwon Province lived and administered the region. Walk among the restored buildings and courtyard to explore the history of central Wonju.

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• Wondong Catholic Church

  The cathedral of the Diocese of Wonju and a designated National Registered Cultural Heritage site. Look at the wall's simulated masonry joints to see features of modern church architecture.

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• Chuwoldae Observatory

  A small lookout with views across Wonju and the slopes of Chiaksan Mountain. Climb the hillside path to look out over the city rooftops and mountain ridges.

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• Wonju History Museum

  A municipal museum with historical and everyday life materials from Wonju. Explore the exhibits to learn about the region's past and culture.

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• Park Kyung-ri Literature Park

  This literary park preserves the former home and garden where author Park Kyung-ri lived and wrote volumes 4 and 5 of her novel Toji. Stroll through gardens inspired by scenes from the novel.

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• Gangwon National Specialized Science Museum

  This national science museum in Wonju explores science through the themes of life and medicine. Exhibits introduce principles related to health and medicine.

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• Wonju Herb Farm

  This Wonju farm is devoted to herbs and other plants. Follow garden paths to see seasonal flowers and fragrant plants up close.

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• Wonju Lacquerware Crafts Museum

  This exhibition space introduces Wonju's lacquerware crafts. See the colors, surfaces and decorative techniques of a range of lacquerware pieces.

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• Chiaksan Mountain

  This mountainous national park extends from Wonju into Hoengseong and Yeongwol counties, with Birobong Peak, north to south ridges, dense forests and deep valleys. Walk the mountain trails to experience a variety of scenery.

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• Guryongsa Temple

  This old temple sits near forests and valleys on the slopes of Chiaksan Mountain. Visit Bogwangnu Pavilion within the temple grounds and explore nearby mountain trails.

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• Yeongwonsanseong Fortress

  This mountain fortress ruin is one of Wonju's Eight Scenic Views, with traces of its walls remaining on the mountainside. Follow forest paths to see the old fortifications and surrounding mountain scenery.

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• Geumdae Recreation Area

  This valley retreat on the slopes of Chiaksan Mountain is a place to rest by a stream surrounded by forest. Enjoy views of the valley and mountains up close.

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• Yongsomak Catholic Church

  This modern-era church is one of Wonju's Eight Scenic Views and was the third church built in Gangwon Province. See its largely preserved original building and the surrounding village scenery.

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• Myeongjusa Old Print Museum

  Located at Myeongjusa Temple, this museum specializes in old prints and introduces historic woodblock printing and print culture. Compare the carved blocks with the images made from them.

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• Museum SAN

  Located in Oak Valley, Wonju, this museum offers a quiet setting to explore exhibition spaces and architecture amid nature. Enjoy the surrounding forest and mountain slopes as well.

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• Hwangdun Steamed Bun Village

  This food village in Hwangdun, Sillim-myeon, is home to a cluster of steamed bun shops. Walk around to sample local buns and take in the rural scenery.

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• Baegunsan Mountain

  This mountain straddles Wonju and Jecheon and is known for its long ridges and Motjae Pond near the summit. Follow forest trails to see the foothills and valley scenery.

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• Mireuksan Mountain Mireuk Buddha Statue

  This Mireuk Buddha statue is carved into a rock near the summit of Mireuksan Mountain. Its face and upper body are distinct, while the lower part is faint, giving it a distinctive appearance.

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• Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree

  This ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri is a Natural Monument. Its thick trunk and spreading branches convey its age, and its leaves change color with the seasons amid the village scenery.

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• Heungwonchang Warehouse Site

  This is the site of a Goryeo-era grain depot where the Seom and Namhan rivers meet. Look out over the rivers and fields and imagine the historic waterways.

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Scenes of the area

• The river and rocky peaks of Ganhyeon in Wonju.
• A glimpse of old Wonju in the city center.
• Exhibitions and a garden stroll in Wonju.
• Chiaksan Mountain's valleys and fortress trails.
• A mountain village church and a printmaking trail.
• A forest art museum and food in Hwangdun.
• Rock-carved Buddha statues on the southern foothills.
• Fields in the west where rivers meet.

Nearby areas

• Hoengseong-gunNext door
• Yangpyeong-gunNext door
• Yeoju-siNext door
• Yeongwol-gunNext door
• Chungju-siNext door
• Jecheon-siNext door