A Chuncheon Trip Where Nature Meets Literature | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

김유정문학촌에는 마을의 지도와 함께, 각각의 장소가 배경이 된 작품 설명이 명시된 안내판이 있다. 저 뒷산은 <동백꽃>의 배경이 되었고, 이 물레방아는 <산골나그네>의 그 물레방아고, 저 위의 집은 <봄봄>의 장인 김봉필의 집이라는 안내판을 들여다보고 있자면 실레마을 전체가 김유정 작품의 산실이자 그 현장이란 것을 실감하게 된다.

봉화산 근처 아홉 구비를 돌아 떨어지는 50m의 웅장한 물줄기가 장관인 구곡폭포는 1981년 2월 13일 춘천시 관광지로 지정되었으며 면적은 2,423㎢이다. 구곡폭포 매표소에서 걸어서 약 20여분 거리에 폭포가 나타나는데 그 높이와 웅장함이 주변 자연경관과 잘 어우러져 있고 기괴한 암석으로 이루어진 하늘벽 바위 등은 탄성을 자아내게 한다.

Gyeonggang Makguksu is located in a small alley between the ski shops in front of Gyeonggang Station. Known as one of the famous restaurants not only in Gyeonggang but also in Chuncheon, this place specializes only in suyuk (boiled pork slices) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), yet it is always crowded with customers. Unlike other makguksu places, they make their noodles from 100% buckwheat. The key feature of this restaurant is that they never prepare noodles or slice suyuk in advance. Only after receiving an order do they freshly make the noodles in the right amount and slice the suyuk. While waiting after ordering, you can watch them kneading the buckwheat dough and pulling out the noodles in the kitchen. Besides à la carte dishes, there is a course menu that includes tofu, potato pancakes, pyeonyuk (sliced boiled meat), and makguksu together. The suyuk is chewy yet tender, and the makguksu topped with shredded lettuce, buckwheat sprouts, boiled egg, radish kimchi, and sprinkled with sesame salt has the unique texture of buckwheat noodles that break off easily with a savory flavor. The seasoning is prepared to taste and can be added in a suitable amount to the noodles. Located just a 1-minute walk from Gangchon Rail Bike, it is perfect as a travel course.

An exotic arboretum themed 'A Small Europe Meeting in the Forest,' spanning approximately 163,500㎡, preserving the natural terrain as much as possible and creating 24 themed gardens. Visitors can experience European sensibilities throughout, including the Italian Tuscany-style visitor center at the entrance, an English border garden designed with an English flowerbed, and the Italian Wedding Garden featuring Italian garden style and waterways. The walking paths around the arboretum are divided mainly into the Wood Scent Path and the Forest Breeze Path. The central Wood Scent Path is covered with wood chips and provides good access to various themed gardens. The Forest Breeze Path is lush with trees and cool, making it pleasant for walking in summer. Each course takes about 40–60 minutes one way and connects intermittently. All courses start at the ticket office and end at either the Gardener's Cottage or Sky Garden at the highest point. Facilities such as the Honeybee Cottage cafe and Studio Jade (Gift shop) are available along the way. Night openings are held seasonally, and shuttle buses run between Gyeongchun Line Gulbongsan Station and the arboretum.

Nami Island is a natural ecological cultural space designed under the concept of 'Fairy Tale Land, Island of Songs,' where various cultural events, concerts, and exhibitions are continuously held. It provides children with dreams and hope, couples with love and memories, and cultural figures with a foundation and base for creation. Main facilities include the Song Museum, Picture Book Playground, MICE Center, Together Park, UNICEF Lounge, and organic facilities such as bicycles, the Nanum train, and Story Tour Bus. There are also food and beverage facilities offering diverse menus, lodging facilities including Hotel Jeonggwanru which features rooms with various themes and an annex with independent riverside spaces. Although located in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, to enter Nami Island, visitors must go to the Nami Island pier located in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. ◎ Travel information to experience the charm of Hallyu - The drama 'Nami Island' is likely a familiar name if you know the drama . The island gained fame as the filming location of Winter Sonata, but now it is one of the beloved travel destinations for Koreans due to its natural beauty and various attractions. It is recommended to leave thrilling memories on Nami Island filled with concerts, cultural events, and exhibitions.