Drive across mountains, rivers and lakes | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

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.

Uiam Lake is an artificial lake located in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, formed by the construction of Uiam Dam in the midstream of the Bukhan River. It was created in 1967 with the building of Uiam Dam, leading Chuncheon to be called the 'City of Lakes.' Around the lake are several islands, including Bungeo Island, Hajungdo, Sangjungdo, and Goguma Island. Various leisure sports such as canoe experiences on Mulle-gil, bicycle riding, and windsurfing are available. Additionally, tourist attractions like Samaksan Mountain, Heungguksa Temple, and the Animation Museum are nearby, drawing many visitors throughout the year.

춘천인형극장은 연간 500회 이상의 인형극이 공연되는 국내 유일의 상설 인형극 전용 공연장이다.1989년 시작된 국내 대표적인 공연예술축제인 '춘천인형극제'가 매년 8월 춘천인형극장을 중심으로 개최되며, 국내외 인형극 인형 및 소품이 전시된 '춘천인형극박물관'이 있다.

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Arboretum is a public arboretum operated by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, opened in 1999 to provide a forest recreation and nature learning space in the city. It offers opportunities to experience the precious value of nature through strengthening conservation functions both on-site and off-site, including research on collecting, propagating, and preserving plant genetic resources, as well as providing a national nature experience learning center and resting space. It holds a total of 1,827 species and about 85,000 plants, including 129 rare species such as Sansomdari, Modemipul, Yellow Manbyeongcho, and Hongwolgul; 49 endemic species such as Modemipul, Geumgangbommati, Geumgangchorongkkot, and Gaenussam; and 136 climate change vulnerable species including Dumaedaknamu, Jebidongjakot, Deudaesihho, and Geumkkwaengui Dari. Seasonal colorful flowers bloom and fall, offering unique scenery and enjoyment. In spring, visitors can enjoy flowers along the cherry tree path and azalea garden; in summer, cool moments at the fountain plaza and metasequoia forest; in autumn, chrysanthemum exhibitions; and in winter, a warm glass greenhouse with fresh greenery. The arboretum also operates a Forest Museum, featuring permanent exhibitions on the flora and fauna of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, mountain village life, a special exhibition hall, and a 3D video room. The aquatic plant garden with a pond, artificial waterfall, and pavilion, along with the children's garden—a natural playground for kids—are must-see highlights of the arboretum.

The Soyang River Maiden Statue is a sculpture located between the Soyang River Skywalk and Soyang 2-gyo, symbolizing the song 'Soyang River Maiden.' The pedestal is 5m tall, the statue itself is 7m, making the total height 12m, which can be fully appreciated up close. The maiden statue standing on the waterside deck holds her skirt with one hand and reeds with the other, with her garment strings fluttering in the wind. The pedestal is inscribed with lyrics. Lyricist Bannyaweol, famous for songs like 'Crying Over Bakdaljae' and 'Mia Ridge of Farewell,' wrote the lyrics of 'Soyang River Maiden,' inspired by the scenery of the Soyang River.