Gapyeong

Top Attractions in Gapyeong

Nami Island (가평 남이섬)

A half-moon shaped island in the upper reaches of the Han River formed by the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a nearby destination reachable in 5 minutes by boat from the Gapyeong wharf. It became a world-famous spot as a filming location for the drama 'Winter Sonata' and is famous for its straight Metasequoia path and colorful tree-lined paths throughout the four seasons.

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Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)

A cultural space built with the theme of the footsteps of French fairy tale author Saint-Exupéry. Its colorful European-style buildings and charming alleys are loved as photo spots. It became famous as a filming location for the drama 'My Love from the Star' and is a popular suburban outing course for experiencing an exotic atmosphere.

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Morning Calm Arboretum (아침고요수목원)

A large-scale arboretum with different charms every season. It is famous for colorful wildflowers in spring, fresh green gardens in summer, five-colored maple leaves in autumn, and the brilliant Lighting Festival in winter. It is a representative attraction in Gapyeong where you can heal while walking through nature.

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Jarasum Island (자라섬)

A riverside island floating on the Bukhangang River, widely known for the Jarasum International Jazz Festival held every autumn. With its wide lawns, silver grass forests, and riverside promenades, it is a great place to enjoy natural healing and picnics.

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Gangchon Leisure Town (강촌레저타운)

A leisure experience complex in Gangchon-ri, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon. It features Gangchon Rail Park (railbike) utilizing old Gyeongchun Line tracks, as well as ATV, kart, and survival game venues. You can enjoy various activities like ziplining and bungee jumping in half a day. It is popular for groups and families due to its accessibility from Gangchon Station, and advance reservation is recommended for weekends.

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Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스테마파크)

A unique theme park in Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong, featuring colorful chalet buildings and charming alleys that look like a Swiss mountain village transported to Korea. You can experience feeding sheep on a wide meadow and enjoy flower photo zones like tulips and lavender that change with the seasons. It is recommended for both families and couples and is easy to include in a Gapyeong day tour along with Nami Island.

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Recommended Routes in Gapyeong

Gapyeong Nami Island Outing Course

Walk the Metasequoia path on the famous half-moon island and enjoy seasonal natural beauty.

  1. 1Nami Island (가평 남이섬)

Gapyeong Emotional Healing Course

Take photos at Petite France, walk through Morning Calm Arboretum, and enjoy the riverside scenery at Jarasum.

  1. 1Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)
  2. 2Morning Calm Arboretum (아침고요수목원)
  3. 3Jarasum Island (자라섬)
  4. 4Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park (에델바이스 스위스테마파크)

Gapyeong Leisure Activity Course

An active course with railbiking at Gangchon Rail Park, ziplining, and survival games.

  1. 1Gangchon Leisure Town (강촌레저타운)