2025 Wonju Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

The nearly 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree in Wonju, Gangwon Province, transforms into a stunning golden sphere each autumn. Known as a "living fossil," this ancient tree stands out against the red maple forest, creating an unforgettable autumn landscape. Legend has it that the tree sprouted from a monk’s staff, and locals believe a white snake lives within, so visitors are advised not to touch it. Located about 130 km east of Seoul, it’s easily reachable by both private and public transport. 📍Address: Gangwon-do, Wonju-si, Munmak-eup, Bangye-ri, 1496-1 KR #voyagevibes

If you're visiting Tongyeong with your partner, it's great to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but I also recommend stopping by the Park Kyung-ri Memorial Hall to enrich your cultural and literary knowledge together. This memorial hall is dedicated to the renowned author Park Kyung-ri, famous for her work 'Land'. It offers a meaningful experience as you can trace her footsteps and legacy. 📚 📌Location: 173, Sanyangjungang-ro, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam

#Emotional Cafe #Maisonette From the interior that makes you feel like you're traveling to Europe in Wonju to the pretzels that you can only taste here, the European neighborhood of Wonju is right here 🕊️🤍 The pretzel box, which is full of special secrets with same-day production/same-day sales/homemade recipes, is a great place to reserve via DM + brownie and ice cream.. 🙏🏻♥️ There are photo zones everywhere, so it's a great place to grab a bite. It must have been full even though it opened. . 📍Maisonette 34-2 Seombatdeul 1-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 🕰️11:00 - 20:00 #CafeRecommendation #HotPlace

📍Address: 92 Heungyang-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ⏰Business hours: 11:00-20:30 Last order 19:50 Closed on Wednesdays ☎️Phone: 033-744-8392 Wonju Osaek Makguksu, where I went to have a quick lunch with friends! Even though it was a little past lunchtime, the restaurant was crowded. This is definitely a local restaurant! The boiled pork came out first, and the tender boiled pork, spicy and savory radish greens, rich potato pancake, and clean and light Makguksu went well together, making for a delicious and satisfying meal! I recommend this place!! #RestaurantExploration #RestaurantRecommendation #WonjuRestaurant #MakguksuRestaurant

Its a must see if you visit Wonju. Surprised, The new suspension bridge that is 2 kms right after the blue bridge, following the path extension. It was a unique experience! The view is breathtaking in both bridges! Be prepared to to climb hundreds of steps to reach the first bridge, but it's worth every step to get there! Suggesting arranging to have at least 4 hours to spend for the whole walk. The whole area is still under renovation. They are building a cable car, which eventually make things much more easy. #mytripvlog #breathtaking #mountainview #nature

#SpringFlowers Although the flowers were not in great condition when I visited, it was probably due to the intense red color 🤭 The pretty sky was also beautiful ⛅️ I kept taking photos because it was so lovely 📸 Despite the poor state of the flowers, the entrance fee was not wasted at all 😊 By the way, the cute little umbrella that adds a great touch to the photo is available for free rental at the entrance, so be sure to grab it and take your best shot ❤️ ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Yongsugol Flower Festival 🚘Parking Information ▪️Parking Lot 1 - 1632-1 Seogok-ri, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ▪️Parking Lot 2 - 1601-7 Seogok-ri, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do (The entrance to the festival and parking lot is marked opposite Seogok Makguksu.) 🗓️May 19, 2023 (Fri) - June 6 (Tue) Subject to change depending on the blooming period ⏰Viewing Hours 09:00-18:00 💰Admission Fee 3,000 KRW

#ForeignVibes I'm going to Wonju for fun! My friend, who always called Wonju a boring city, was proven wrong when they took me to a cafe that was absolutely lovely and beautiful. It's a brand new cafe that hasn't even posted 100 pictures on their feed yet, so it's a super fresh and trendy spot. The owner's touch is evident in every corner of the cafe, and there are even vintage props that are so pretty they'll make your eyes spin. And don't even get me started on how delicious the brunch was, it was packed with so much goodness. If you have any plans to travel to Wonju, be sure to stop by Yongso Makseungdang! ☕️ YoonA's Homemaking 📍 1st Floor, 88 Seongnam-ro, Shinlim-myeon, Wonju-si 🕰️ 10:30-19:00 (closed every other Wednesday) 🚘 Parking available

A short trip to Wonju. Although i base in Seoul for my South Korea Autumn trip , almost everyday I went out to some small city to enjoy natural beauty of South Korea . Just 90 mins bus ride away Seoul and packed with beautiful nature and beautiful small town - Wonju. I am obsessed with all famous suspension bridge where famous Korea drama movie place ( It’s ok not to be ok ) and that is the longest suspension bridge in South Korea connected between two Rocky Mountains in Sogeumsan Valley. Such a beautiful place to chill and relax yourself with Mother Nature, and good exercise for the person who like hiking as well. The scenery are breathtaking and so lovely. Just bought bus ticket from Seoul to wonju at Seoul bus terminal ( 8100 🇰🇷 won= 8 sgd ) and very comfortable ride . And from opposite bus terminal can take bus to Sogeumsan valley and it took about one hours plus, with less then 2 sgd . Hope you all enjoy the bridge like me !! #naturelover #solotravel #bridgeswithaview

I visited a cafe in Wonju with my mom before winter ended and before school started!! It's a cafe that's really popular on Instagram and that my friends recommended, Stone Creek. It's located in Jijeong-myeon, and it's like a glacier in Northern Europe...? and they even do ice climbing there. First of all, it's amazing that I can see such a sight in Korea, not abroad, and I was satisfied because the outdoor seating is really wide and it's a perfect cafe to go on a nice day. However, the price is... 🥵 Americano was around 6-7 thousand won, and other sweet drinks were 7-8 thousand won. Address: ✔️1101 Jijeong-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ✔️Parking available ✔️10:30-19:00 (every day) It's spring now, so the ice is melting, so go there soon and make some good memories!!

⠀ 🔥 Recommended winter indoor date course where you can steam and eat pork belly #Chiaksan Charcoal Kiln 🔥 ⠀ While looking for a hot place, I found a charcoal kiln👀 It's a completely new world from a jjimjilbang⁉️ ⠀ The view of Chiaksan unfolds right in front of you And since you steam outdoors, it's not stuffy And it feels like all your stress and fatigue are gone😌 ⠀ Sweat it up and eat juicy pork belly grilled on charcoal➰ You absolutely must visit this winter❤️‍🔥 ⠀ ⠀ 📍Chiaksan Charcoal Kiln 45-19 Ha Hwanggol-gil, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do ⏰ Every day 10:00-20:00 💰 Adult admission fee 12,000 won ▫️ Thick socks are essential #Charcoal Kiln #Wonju Travel #Winter Date #Winter Date Course #Wonju Travel Course #Wonju travel recommendation #Wonju travel destination #Winter indoor date #Charcoal kiln #Charcoal kiln steam room #Charcoal kiln #Places to visit in Wonju #Wonju date #Wonju hot place #Day trip destination recommendation #Domestic travel #Hot place

It is a great date spot for taking seasonal photos and a large cafe where dogs are allowed. It is full of Christmas photo zones and is perfect for a day trip near Seoul. #WinterTravel #WonjuTravel #Travel #DateCourse #IndoorDate

This is a winter-themed cafe I visited during the Christmas season! The outside is decorated with Christmas props🎄 This is a famous bakery in Wonju, Gangwon-do, and because of its interior and atmosphere, I think I'll visit it once every year💕 A winter-themed Christmas cafe that would be even more romantic when it snows! It's relatively close to Seoul, so be sure to visit :) 📍 Bakery Factory Latelière Kim Ga #WinterTravel #CafeWithAGoodView #CafeTravel #EmotionalCafe #Gangwon-do #Gangwon-doTravel #PlacesToVisitInGangwon-do #Travel #Let'sTravel

#WinterTravel A cafe where you can fully experience winter in Gangwon-do, Photo Garden. In the spring, the garden is full of flowers and is famous for its photo zones with flowers, but in the cold winter, the photo zones are decorated with Christmas themes. Especially if you visit on a snowy day like me, you can take even more special photos and memories while walking through the snow-covered garden. To use the 2nd floor photo zone and the garden photo zone, you must order a drink at the 1st floor counter and receive a ticket to use it. It seems that there were many people who came in without permission and just took pictures and left. In addition to pictures, there are also many cute props, so it is fun to look around, and there are many kinds of cute desserts and drinks, so it is a good place to stop by for a while during your winter trip to Gangwon-do and make memories! #Christmas #PhotoGarden

#celebratewithtrip Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is located in Wonju. It is 100 meters high and 200 meters long, making it one of the longest and also the scariest bridges in Korea. This bridge between the mountains fascinates everyone with its view. Note: Since it is a windy area, I recommend you to dress accordingly. Best time : Fall season What to eat: There are many Korean restaurants under the bridge. #suspensionbridge #wonju #koreatravel #travelinspiration #placeswithviews

#HotPlace It's also a place that appeared in the drama Mine 📍Gangwon Wonju-si Jijeong-myeon Oak Valley 2-gil 260 Museum Mountain There's a cafe at the entrance of Museum Mountain. It's located on a high mountain, so the view is beautiful. Museum Mountain, managed by Hansol Group, has various spaces, so it's literally a great place for healing #Museum Mountain #Wonju Travel

🔸️Gangwon-do Oak Valley Golf Village with a blue golf course~! 🔹️Spacious and comfortable accommodations and clean interior! The perfect place to come during the vacation season♡ 📍Location: Gangwon-do 📍Location: 1061-24 Wolsong-ri, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 💙 Things to see: Golf course . ✅Tip. Campfire~ . #SummerIsSummer #UniqueAccommodation #HotPlace #HotelRecommendation #Ho-kangs #Vacation #Summer #Resort #OakValleyGolfVillage #OakValley #Gangwon-do

Let me introduce you to the Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge. When I went, it was under construction, but now, they say that a 404m Suspension Bridge has been newly built. It costs 3,000 won, but they give you a 2,000 won Wonju Love Gift Certificate, so you can use it at tourist attractions or in Wonju City. Isn't it so cute? Winter (November~April) 09:00~16:00 Summer (May~October) 09:00~17:00 #Wonju #SuspensionBridge #WonjuTravel

#Ski Oak Valley Snow Park is close to Seoul, so I often go there~ My 6-year-old daughter wanted to learn how to ski, so I visited there and she was able to get on the lift and come down in two hours! I think kids really like snow ^^ #TheBest #SkiResort #Ski #ToddlerSki #OakValleySkiResort #OakValleySnowPark #KidsSki

Address: 426 Hwanggol-ro, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do This is a garden cafe 'Photo Garden' located in Hwanggol, Wonju. You must purchase 1 drink per person to enter the garden with a bracelet, and you can enter each room in the garden. Each room has a door and a stove, so you can drink warm drinks, and if you purchase firewood, there is a dedicated area for a fire, so you can also have a fire. Inside the cafe, they sell flowers, as befitting a garden, and outside, there is a small botanical garden in a greenhouse. #Wonju #Hwanggol #WonjuCafe #PhotoGarden #WinterCafe

“All Blue” Location: 1857-12 Musil-dong Instagrammable restaurant All Blue is located in Musil-dong! It seems like there are a lot of pretty restaurants opening in Musil-dong these days :) I ordered the bulchae-sal steak rice bowl through delivery, so it was so delicious that I went to the restaurant to eat it! The restaurant has a blue interior that matches its name, and it feels really refreshing :) #DateCourse #WaitingRestaurant #RestaurantTour #RestaurantConquest

#SmallCityTravel #SuburbanTravel #SpontaneousTravel #TrekkingTravel #WatersidePark #Park #Wonju #WonjuCityTour #WonjuTravel #Walk #Park [Want to Go Picnic? "Wonju Waterside Park"] Last fall, I laid out a mat and had a picnic at the waterside park ღ’ᴗ’ღ The green day, the red sunset in the evening, and the whole day I sat on the mat and took a walk until night, and it was so healing in itself ㅠㅠㅠㅠ I have to go there every spring or fall from now on ‼️ I ate delicious food, took pictures, and had a proper picnic : ) The deck path was well-made, so there were many people walking around A lot of people came with dogs and babies! The playground was especially well-made, so the kids had fun playing. It felt like going back to childhood.... I'll go again💕 #Couples#SafeTravel#CityTravel#VacationTravel

As someone who loves kalguksu, the first thing that came to mind when I went to Gangwon-do was kalguksu I went to 'Hansung kalguksu' through a search😎 I looked at the reviews online and everyone gave it 5 stars, so I trusted them and went We went right at opening time, so our family was the only one there, and of course, it was quiet inside! (I saw a review saying that it's really crowded during lunch hours) They also had seafood kalguksu, but what I ordered with my family was the regular kalguksu!! (7,000 won) They also gave me some Cheongyang peppers, so I added them and it was even spicier! The potatoes and beaten eggs went really well together😋 The soup with the gochujang base and the ingredients went really well together! I've had a lot of jangkalguksu, but I think the jangkalguksu from Gangwon-do is the best ㅎ🥰 The address is 101 Bangok-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do (road name address) 🥺 The business hours are every day from 10:30 to 20:00! #Gangwon-do travel #Now menu #Jangkalguksu #Hansungjang kalguksu #Gangwon-do Wonju #Wonju restaurant #Gangwon-do restaurant #Gourmet conquest #Winter travel #Gourmet tour

Hanji art is so beautiful! If you visit Korea, visit a hanji museum to discover the beauty of them. You can learn so much about the history of paper at these museums. You can even try making your own if you’re there during a workshop 🙂 #givethanks

Beondegi is a popular street food and for hikers in Korea, so there are vendors that sell them near hiking trails. Before trying this, maybe you do or do not want to know what it is... it is silkworm pupae 😅 They also have canned beondegi in Korea, so you can buy them at the grocery store or convenience store! #givethanks

Cheese kimchi fried rice and cheese pork cutlet is so delicious! I recommend trying these two dishes 👍 Cheese dishes have been really popular in Korea lately, so you can find cheese with almost everything! I really like the cheese combination, it makes the food extra savoury and creamy 🙂 #deliciousfood #givethanks

This is a really cute cafe located in Jungang Market in Wonju, Gangwondo. The upper floor of this market is filled with small shops that carry handmade crafts and aesthetic cafes. The cost of the item and foods are slightly expensive, but considering the high quality and that these are small businesses, it is worth it! 👍 #givethanks

Chiaksan National Park is one of Korea’s famous hiking places! If you enjoy hiking or nature, go to Chiaksan! It is a beautiful destination with great scenery. You can drop by the temple on your way up to the top of the mountain. The round trip time is about 5 hours #scenicspotguide #givethanks

Go to Chiaksan in Korea for beautiful scenary! I recommend going here, especially if you like hiking. You can enjoy some local food and visit Guryongsa Temple before you start hiking! There are many paths with waterfalls and streams for you to enjoy the beautiful nature!