Chuncheon has been always
one of my favorite cities in Korea. Actually it was the reason I
wanted to visit Korea. Years ago I watched a popular Korean drama
“Winter Sonata” which was filmed in Chuncheon and showed the
beautiful nature of it, I put it in my bucket list. When I visited it
the first time, I wasn't disappointed and that's the reason why I
keep coming back and visiting again.
There are many outdoors
and indoors activities in Chuncheon you can enjoy.
1-Nami island is a
must-see, whether you liked the drama or no. You should go for a day
trip and enjoy the island or rent a bungalow by the riverside for the
night. You can take the ferry to the island or zip-line your way to
it.
The island offers you
beautiful nature and fun activities, Here are some things you could
do:
a- ride the UNICEF charity
train around the island. 2,000W one way.
b- rent a bicycle. 3,000W
for 30 minutes per person.
c- get on an electric
car-tour bus. 5,000W per person.
d- tour the lake in a
motorboat. 40,000W for 5 people.
e- zip-line. 38,000W that
include the entry fee to the island.
There are a lot of cafes
and restaurants around the island and souvenir shops, of course.
2-Cheongpyeongsa Temple.
3-Jungdo Island
4-Jade Gardens, where the
Korean dramas Full House 2 and Love Rain were filmed.
5-Soyangho Lake
6-Gangchon Recreational
Area.
7-Bungee Jumping, if you
love adventure.
8-Walk around the lake.
9-Swim in the river.
Follow road 65 under the bridge in Sa Bok Myeon, Otan Ri. There's a
nice spot where you can swim.
10-Canoeing. We used West
Canoe company. They didn't speak much English, however, they were
very nice and friendly to us.
11-Ride a rail-bike.
12-Animation Museum. It's
a very cute place, but it's definitely for children.
Eating in Chuncheon:
Oh boy, there are plenty
of good restaurants over there. I was impressed with the food.
1- Ramos Burger, this is
my favorite. Oh my god, heavenly food. The food and the service were
outstanding. The best burger I have ever had and chili french fries.
I'll be eating there when I go to Chuncheon again. Check them out on
Facebook @ ramosburger.
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| Chili French Fries |
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| Beef Burger with shrimp and Mango Salad |
2- Myeong Dong Bak Ga
restaurant in Myeong-Dong area. Dalkalbi is one of the best Korean
dishes and Chuncheon is famous for its delicious dalkalbi. This
restaurant took the dish to a new level of yumminess. They add udon
noodles to the chicken and sweet potatoes and veggies. Check out the
website: www.mdbg.co.kr
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| Dalkalbi |
3- Buckwheat Cafe and
Restaurant, when we ordered I noticed that the prices were a bit high
for the two dishes we ordered, but I realized I was wrong when the
food came! The first course came, soup and bread and salad, then the
main dishes came and the portions were huge. Each dish was enough for
two people for sure. The food was tasty and comforting. I ate a lot
there and I have no regret. The service was good.
Adderss: Gangwon-do
Chuncheon-si, su myeon, hyeon am-ri 697-3
Phone: (033) 244-6080
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| Chicken Fried Rice |
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| Cheese Pasta |
4- Jacaranda cafe, they
serve pizza, pasta, and pork cutlet and drinks. Most of the dishes
include pork. The prices are high and the potions are regular size.
The decoration is nice.
Phone: 070-8830-6271
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| Gorgonzola Pizza |
5- East River Restaurant,
we ordered dalkalbi and potato jeon. The dalkalbi was ok, the potato
jeon was good. The service was bad and I won't go there again.
Address: Gangwon-do
Chuncheon-si, sa bok myeon, otan 2 ri 566-2.
Phone: (033) 243-5545
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| Potato Jeon |
6- River Story Cafe, a
lovely little cafe and restaurant with nice atmosphere. Phone:
(033)243-6353
Address: gangwon-do
Chuncheon-si Su Myeon Bak sa ro 1210.
